Google Voice is a convenient and FREE phone service that allows users to set up a separate phone number for specific purposes and manage their calls. It offers important phone capabilities such as call management, text messaging, voicemail with transcription, spam call detection, and call history. Google Voice uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).

What is Google Voice?

• A phone number people can make and receive calls.
• The ability to send text messages (SMS) to compatible numbers.
• A visual voicemail platform that includes transcription.
• Spam call detection and automatic blocking options.
• Call history. 

Why use Google Voice?

On the personal side, Google Voice is suitable as a contact for a job, gig, or volunteer position that you don't want using your personal phone number.

How many loyalty cards now use your phone number instead of your email address? So, by giving them your Google Voice phone number instead of your personal mobile or home phone, you are further protecting your identity's security.

What devices does Google Voice work with?

Google Voice is a highly optimized service. It can work across Android phones, Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, Macs), and many kinds of computers. You shouldn't have to worry about compatibility with your devices.

Notes:

• Free for domestic calls, international calls can be costly. The good news is that Google has a cheat sheet where you can look up the rate per minute for a specific country.
• You can forward your Google Voice Calls to the phone number of your choice, so you do not have to worry about missing calls. Personally, I forward my Google Voice calls to my mobile number.
• Google Voice also receives voicemails and text messages which are easy to view in their App or Website.
• Practice making and receiving a call as it can be a bit tricky in the beginning because Google Voice masks your phone number.

How to set-up Google Voice: Follow the instructions in this link

Enjoy your free phone number!

Bring your own device and join us for answers to your Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone questions.

Assistance provided in 30-minute time slots,

on a first-come first-served basis.

While here, you can also:

• Tour our classroom.
• Ask about classes, workshops, webinars, and seminars.
• Register for Fall classes.
• Find out about volunteering.

Take this opportunity for a free question and answer session and

come see what we're all about.

• HUNTINGTON OPEN HOUSE & BRING YOUR DEVICE DILEMMA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH FROM 10 am – 12 pm

• BAY SHORE OPEN HOUSE & BRING YOUR DEVICE DILEMMA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH FROM 10 am – 12 pm

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• BLUE POINT OPEN HOUSE & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DAY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH FROM 10 am – 12 pm

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

• Facebook (3) starts on Aug 31
• Smartphone Photography (4) starts on Sept 7

Private Instruction available at this location.

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

Private Instruction available at this location.

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

• Android Phone: Getting Started Webinar on Sept 11
• Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop Webinar on Sept 13
• Windows 11: An Introduction Webinar on Sep 20
• Traveling with Your Smartphone Webinar on Sept 28

ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House in Huntington, Bay Shore, & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts, and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar, class or workshop) is offered again. Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets. It is NOT recommended to Zoom using your smartphone due to the smaller screen size.

ZOOM HELP IS AVAILABLE:

 If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom, click here:

HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.