Phone calls with Macbook Air via Android Smartphone

[GuitaristX]

Hi,

I am looking for a temporary solution for a problem my workplace 'remote desktop' ie working at home.

I have a Macbook Air running OS Catalina. I can bluetooth link it to my Android Smartphone-no problem.

Can I make calls from Macbook with my USB headset and microphone, using my mobile phone network? (I will shortly buy a headset and mic to plug direct into my phone. I just need a temporary solution for a few days.)

Do I need to download Adobe Connect or similar to set up a keypad on my Mac desktop?

Any help with this question much appreciated.

Ruairi

 

[chscag]

I'm not sure what you're asking can be done with an Android device. I know it can be done with an iPhone connected thru your Mac.

Adobe Connect is for Web Conferencing and as far as I know can not be used as a keypad to dial out with. It will, however, use your built in MBA webcam. Adobe Connect is free for 90 days (trial).

If we knew exactly what it is you're trying to do working from home we may be able to suggest something. Why do you need to have your phone connected thru your Mac?

 

[ferrarr]

You can use FaceTime to call other macOS or iOS users, Use FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support. It will use your Apple ID, and if you had an iPhone, you could use that to set it up on macOS.

 

[GuitaristX]

Hi chscag. Thanks very much for your reply.

I currently make phone calls for work on a Linphone with SIP account set up on my Mac Airbook. I use a headset and mic plugged into the computer. Sometimes line quality is very poor. When that happens I have to make the call on my mobile which makes simultaneous typing almost impossible. I will get a headset with microphone specifically for my mobile. (My current headset only has a USB plug compatible with my computer.) But for the next couple of days I am hoping to use my computer headset and Mac to call through my Android phone.......if that's possible.....

 

[chscag]

But for the next couple of days I am hoping to use my computer headset and Mac to call through my Android phone.......if that's possible.....

Thanks for the clarification. Unfortunately, connecting in that manner thru your Android phone is not possible as far as I'm aware. As stated above, I know that it works with an iPhone and a compatible version of iOS. Maybe someone else has an idea that might work for you.

 

[pm-r]

Can I make calls from Macbook with my USB headset and microphone, using my mobile phone network?

Why not just Install and use Skype.app on your MacBook???

Or do I understand that you need more than it can offer???






- Patrick
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[GuitaristX]

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your reply. The problem with Linphone and SIP account is the net often gives a very poor audio line. My mobile phone network is usually very clear though.

Ruairi.