Google is testing a new way for Pixel owners to deal with routine business calls. Its experimental Call for Me feature allows Gemini to contact businesses, speak with staff and report the outcome to the user instead of requiring them to stay on the line from the beginning.

The feature is exclusive to the Pixel 11 series in the US and works in English. Users need a Gemini subscription and must join the public beta for the Phone by Google app. After receiving an instruction to place a call, Gemini may ask for additional details before contacting the business.

What Call for Me can do

The tool is intended for everyday requests that usually involve waiting or navigating a business phone system. Gemini can ask a hardware store whether it has a particular tool in stock or speak with a barber about arranging a haircut.

During a call, the assistant identifies itself and holds a conversation with the business. It can move through automated phone menus and remain on hold until someone answers. The Pixel displays a live transcript, allowing the user to follow the exchange and take over whenever necessary.

Users can also give Gemini a specific phone number. If a business has little online presence, Gemini may try to find its number, while users can provide one directly instead. The assistant uses the same voice associated with Gemini Live during these conversations, even when a user's preferred Gemini voice has an accent.

There are limits to the calls Gemini will make. Google says the system is designed to work with businesses but will not contact some establishments, including emergency services. If a business cannot meet the request, Google says Gemini will end the call politely.

Part of Google's calling tools

Call for Me adds to several calling features already available through Google's Phone app on Pixel and Android devices. Call screening can answer incoming calls, while blocking tools target robocalls and telemarketers.

Hold for Me listens for the end of hold music and alerts the user when a live representative is available. Direct My Call presents choices from an automated menu on screen, so users can select an option without waiting for every prompt to be read aloud. Real-time Scam Detection can warn users when Google believes a caller may be attempting a scam.

Why Google is testing it

Automated calls remain unpredictable. A business employee could mistake Gemini for spam, misunderstand an accent or become stuck in a repeated exchange. Google says the experiment is intended to test different situations, including conversations involving varied accents and noisy surroundings.

The development also reflects a broader shift toward automated conversations between customers and businesses. Some businesses are already using artificial-intelligence systems to communicate with customers, including the California pizza chain Pizza My Heart, which lets customers text its Jimmy the Surfer chatbot to order pizza.

Call for Me points toward a possible future in which a customer's phone contacts a business and the business's own artificial-intelligence system answers. For now, Google is evaluating how reliably Gemini can manage the practical details of those conversations.

Conclusion

Call for Me gives Pixel 11 owners a way to delegate selected business calls to Gemini while keeping visibility through a live transcript and the ability to intervene. Its experimental status means Google is still testing how the feature performs across real-world conversations, accents and phone systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Google Call for Me?

Call for Me is an experimental beta feature that lets Gemini call businesses and handle a conversation on a user's behalf.

Q. Which phones support Call for Me?

The feature is exclusive to Google's Pixel 11 series.

Q. Where is Call for Me available?

It is available in the US and works in English.

Q. What does a user need to use Call for Me?

Users need a Gemini subscription and enrollment in the Phone by Google app's public beta.

Q. Can Gemini wait on hold?

Yes. Gemini can navigate an automated menu and wait on hold until a person answers.

Q. Can users monitor the call?

Yes. A live transcript appears on the Pixel, and users can take over the call at any point.

Q. Will Gemini call emergency services?

No. Google says some establishments, including emergency services, are excluded.

Q. What happens if a business cannot help?

Google says Gemini will politely end the call if the business cannot fulfil the request.