You can use Google Hangouts for voice calls, video calls, or text-based chat, and you can connect with multiple people at the same time. When you create a group in Google Hangouts, you can quickly reconnect with the same people later when you click on the group again.
What is so great about hangouts?
Hangouts do not only offer your employees the ability to chat, voice calls, and video conferences; it can also be integrated with other Google apps like Calendar and Drive. This way, they can schedule meetings and stay on top of their tasks with daily reminders from the calendar.
Are phone calls on Hangouts free?
Free, From Wherever You Are Hangouts is free in the U.S. and Canada and offers low international rates, so you can make voice calls, send text messages, and even have group video chats from your mobile device or computer without paying a dime.
Are Google Hangout messages private?
Google Hangouts is private, and when you send messages or have a conversation with someone on Google Hangouts, it will only be visible to you and the other person/people in the conversation. Other users will not be able to see your conversation unless you add them as a contact and invite them to join.
Do Hangouts calls cost money?
Free Wi-Fi calling Its similar to Skype or iMessage with messaging, voice calls and video chat features, except that Wi-Fi calling through Hangouts costs absolutely nothing. When you use Hangouts, on a Wi-Fi connection, your calls to any number across the US and Canada will be completely free.
Who can see my Hangouts messages?
Google Hangouts is private, and when you send messages or have a conversation with someone on Google Hangouts, it will only be visible to you and the other person/people in the conversation. Other users will not be able to see your conversation unless you add them as a contact and invite them to join.