You can place calls from your Samsung Galaxy S7 over an available Wi-Fi network with the Wi-Fi calling feature. The feature is handy if you’re in a place with Wi-Fi and no voice signal. Enable or disable the feature with these steps.
- From the Home screen, select “Apps“, then choose “Settings“.
- Select “Advanced calling“.
- Select “Wi-Fi calling“.
- Slide the setting to “On” or “Off” as desired.
When this setting is set to “On”, your phone will automatically place calls over Wi-Fi if it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. You may notice much clearer, high-definition calls if connected to a strong wireless network.
You can also tap “When Roaming” to tell your S7 which network to use when roaming.
FAQ
Why don’t I see this setting?
Not all carriers allow Wi-Fi calling on their phones, so the setting may be removed.
Brian Reilly says
It worked for years, now within a second after I turn it ON the switch slides left and it goes back OFF.
Ray says
“Not all carriers allow Wi-Fi calling on their phones, so the setting may be removed.”
Does this mean that if (as I suspect) I bought a brand new boxed S7 Edge, that was intended to be sold in another country (other than UK), it might not have wifi calling installed ?
If so, can I get a patch or an app from Samsung to remedy this shortcoming?
Ray says
I have no “Wifi Calling” option on any of my S7 Edge settings. Been though every option.
I believe I have a phone not configured for the UK market, and it seems fine in every way I need, except Wifi Calling. I just moved into a “mobile blackspot” so have to drive 1/2 mile down the road to get my voicemail, or make a call. Had to give clients my ex-directory landline or lose business – not a good week.
It is an unlocked phone and I could get another, but these phones are not cheap, and the support is poor for a technology leader like Samsung. Surely they should provide a stand alone app to cover any shortcomings in their marketing strategy. Why would they advertise a phone that supports wifi calling, and then take it off – when the user cans switch it off themselves if not wanted. Doh !
Ted says
My S7 doesn’t appear to allow WiFi calling.
In settings, that feature is subdued and doesn’t have a on/off selector. Is there a way to enable it?
Original carrier was AT&T but it has been unlocked.
john guarino says
there is no on off for wifi. i want to use it but always a not at this time msg. been trying a long time. always same.
Breeanna says
How do I make the wifi calling notification go away?
AT&T does not support wifi calling and I have AT&T but I don’t know how to make the notification go away.
jim says
Yeah, I been doing that (wtf’s steps) every time the “Turn on WiFi Calling?” notification appears, which has been every day since maybe a week ago. But the notifications are an ongoing nuisance — I am continuously prompted to turn WiFi Calling on. The question is: How do you turn the “Turn on WiFi Calling?” NOTIFICATIONS off? (Sorry, I haven’t found italics on my keyboard.)
Craig Brush says
I have a S7 and continually get a notification to set up wifi calling. I have a AT&T pre paid plan so when I select it it tells me wifi calling is not available. I would like to clear/delete that notification from appearing on my screen but I cannot figure how to do it. Can you help?
Sesh says
Nothing is showing in my settings.
What do I do?
Is there any other way?
Please help.
wtf says
1. Settings
2. Applications
3.Phone
4. Last option – Wi-Fi Calling – Tick on / off