How To Enable Airtel WiFi Calling For Supported Devices?

Airtel was the first telecom service provider who introduced wifi calling in India. Initially, this service was rolled out only in Delhi NCR however, now you can get the benefit across India. Airtel claims that today there are more than 1 million users of Airtel WiFi calling in short duration of one year. Sooner this service is set to reach other 402 million Airtel users as well. So in this blog, we are going to deal with the question of how to enable Airtel Wifi Calling? So, go ahead and read about it in detail, including the compatible devices, how it works, benefits, and more.  

What is Airtel Wi-Fi Calling?

The Airtel WiFi calling is a service that allows us to make a call through wifi. It works in wifi calling supported devices. This device smartly toggles between your wifi and data connection to bring you the best calling experience. It claims to aid you to experience crystal clear voice with no disruption. Initially, Airtel made this service available with certain constraints that made this service available for Airtel boradband users only, but now users can avail of this service irrespective of the network they use.

Compatible Smartphones That Support Airtel Wifi Calling

Recently, Airtel has declared that more than 150 smartphones will have the facility of wifi calling. You can go to the website of Airtel to know if your smartphone facilitates wifi calling; however we have listed some of the models which enable you to use the wifi calling services.

Smartphone Brands	Smartphone Models for WiFi Calling
Apple	iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone Xs, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
OnePlus	OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6T, OnePlus OP8, OnePlus OP8 Pro, OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 8T
Samsung	Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy A50s, Samsung Galaxy A10s, Samsung Galaxy M30s, Samsung Galaxy On 6, Samsung Galaxy J6, Galaxy M20, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+, Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy A20, Samsung Galaxy A7, Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy A6, and more.
Xiaomi	Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3, Redmi 8, Xiaomi Redmi 8A, Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, etc.
Nokia	Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 2.4 and more.
Infinix	Infinix Hot 9, Infinix Hot 7, Infinix Hot 8, Infinix S4, Infinix S5, Infinix S5 Lite, Infinix Note 4, Infinix Note 5, Infinix Smart 2, Infinix Smart 3, etc.
Tecno	Tecno Phantom 9, Tecno Spark Go Plus, Tecno Spark Go, Tecno Spark Air Tecno Spark 4-KC2, Tecno Spark 4-KC2J, Tecno Camon12 Air, Tecno Spark Power, etc.
Micromax	Micromax Infinity N12, Micromax N8216, Micromax B5
LG	LG G8X, LG G8S, LG Q60, LG V40, LG G7
OPPO	OPPO F15, oppo Reno 2, oppo Reno 3, oppo F11 Pro, oppo F9, oppo F9 Pro, oppo F9 Pro, oppo R17 Pro, oppo A52,etc.
Coolpad	Coolpad Note 5 Lite,  Coolpad Mega 5C, Coolpad Note 5, Coolpad Cool 5, Coolpad Cool 3 and more.
Mobiistar	Mobiistar C1, Mobiistar C2, Mobiistar C1 Lite, Mobiistar C1 Shine, Mobiistar E1 Selfie, Mobiistar X1 Notch
Huawei	Honor 8X, Honor 10 Lite, Honor 20I, Y9 Prime, Honor 9N, Honor 9 Lite, Honor View 10
Gionee	Gionee F205 Pro
XOLO	XOLO ZX
Spice	Spice F311
Google Pixel	Google Pixel 3A, Google Pixel 3A XL

Prerequisites for Airtel WiFi Calling Works

Before we actually start using Airtel wi-fi for calling, we need to get the smartphone that supports this service. Secondly, you should upgrade your software to the latest version. And then, go through the process given below to enable the wifi calling facility on your phone.

Enabling WiFi Calling in Android and iOS Smartphones

We have mentioned the smartphone models in the table above, so when you have checked that your mobile phone model can facilitate the service, the next step is to make the changes in the settings. Here we have given the step by step guide to help you make the changes in the mobile setting for android and iOS. Wifi calling with Airtel has made it easy to call across the country without extra charge.

So read through the following headings to know the steps to activate Airtel wifi calling on your smartphone.

Enable Airtel Wi-Fi Calling in your Android Smartphone

Follow the steps below to start using Airtel wi-fi calling for your android smartphone.  

• Go to your smartphone setting.
• Search for available Wi-Fi to connect.
• Turn on the Wifi connection.
• Go through settings to find WiFi calling.

Enable Airtel Wifi Calling Options in iOS Devices

Along with android, Airtel has rolled out this service for iPhones as well. So search for Airtel wi-fi calling supported devices with iOS. The best part is, you need not depend on your Airtel Dongle plan but also through any network for Airtel Wi-fi calling iPhone.

• Turn on the Wi-Fi by going to the phone setting.
• Go to the Phone option placed under settings.
• Put on the Wi-Fi Calling option.
• Give permission to enable Wi-Fi calling.

Note: Please enable Airtel mobile data and WiFi calling for the best results.

Advantages of Airtel WiFi Calling

There are many benefits of Airtel Wi-Fi Calling as it has changed the calling experience. Either you are using Airtel Net Pack or using the wifi connection, you can experience wifi calling with Airtel. Here we have listed some of the most common advantages:

• In the area of high population, the pressure on the mobile phone network is high. If we start using wifi calling, it can unclog the cellular network.
• You don’t have to pay anything extra for this service. Your recent Airtel internet pack is enough for wifi calling.
• The quality of audio will surely increase. This will make it HD calls.
• If there is an indoor internet connectivity issue, this service can be very helpful.

Conclusion

The service providers are taking up wifi calling as the medium of conversation in the near future. Therefore, Airtel has initiated this service in India. In this blog, we have explained what is Airtel WiFi Calling, its prerequisites, and how you can enable the services on your smartphones. Go through the blog to know more related details. If you have questions, you can write to us.

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