Use caller ID
About caller ID
When you receive a call, caller ID shows the number on the incoming call or lock screens, unless the caller has hidden their information.
When you make a call, those you call will see your number if they use caller ID.
Depending on your services, caller ID may also:
- Show your name when you make a call
- Show incoming callers’ personal or business names
- Read aloud the caller’s name/number
- Identify potential spam - Google's Caller ID & spam lets you easily block them
Change your caller ID info
To change the information that people see about you when you call, contact your carrier.
Hear caller ID announcement
You can hear the caller's name and number read out loud:
- Every time you receive a call
- Only when you are wearing a headset
- Never
To set it up:
- Open the Phone app
- Tap
Tap Announce Caller ID, then select when you want to hear it.
To turn the announcement off, select Never.
Identify and block spam callers automatically
For numbers that aren't in your contacts, Google can provide information about the number and warnings about potential spam callers.
- Open the Phone app
- Tap
- Turn See caller and spam ID on
To prevent ringing and notifications from suspected spam calls, turn Filter spam calls on
You won't receive notifications for these calls, but you'll see them in your call history and can check any voicemail you receive.
When Caller ID & spam is on:
- If you see “Suspected spam caller” or “Spam” for an incoming call, you can answer the call or block and report the number.
- Your phone may need to send information about your calls to Google.
- It doesn’t control whether your number shows when you make calls.
If you don't want Google to identify spam callers, tap 