How to Make a 3 Way Call on Android? 4 Simple Steps

A 3-way call, also known as group calling, is a call management feature that allows three or more callers to communicate simultaneously on the same call.

The three-way call is also a part of the conference call. It allows you to add numerous people and merge the calls together to discuss similar topics or interests. With the current Android phone default calling feature, you can communicate with up to 5 people at once. However, you can communicate with even more people using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services.

The 3-way calling provides better collaboration tools for businesses, allowing multiple callers to communicate and discuss on the same line. 

Improved Communication

The 3 way calling allows you to connect with two or more people despite physical distance. You can establish an effective communication channel for business partners, or customers. As you group-discuss in real-time, it ensures quick problem-solving and service delivery that leads to improved customer satisfaction and overall communication. 

Saves Time and Costs

The three-way calling function allows you to connect with numerous people at the same time, reducing the time needed to make calls separately. Moreover, it also saves on the travel costs that would be required to conduct the meetings physically. 

Minimize Waiting Time

With 3-way calls, you do not have to end one call to talk to another person online. If acceptable, you can add people at the same time, improving response time and overall communication performance.

To make a three-way call on Android, first dial a person from your mobile. Once the person picks up a call, add another by pressing through your dialpad.

Step 1: Dial your desired person through a dialing pad or select from the contact list.

Step 2: Once connected, add a third person by pressing the Add Call option. 
[Press the More button ⁝ if you do not find the add call option, you will see it.]

Step 3: Choose a preferred person from the contact list or dial their number manually and merge the call by pressing the Merge option.

Step 4: Repeat the above 2 and 3 steps to add more people to the ongoing call. 

Calilio is a trustworthy Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system that provides robust communication solutions, including conferencing calls for individuals and businesses of all sizes. You can easily make 3-way calls on Android using its conference calling feature.

Calilio's conferencing call feature includes high-quality audio and video conferencing for efficient and effective communication at low cost. Moreover, Calilio offers various AI-powred communication features that automatically summarize meetings and make notes from calls.

Following are the 4 simple steps to make a 3-way call on Android using Calilio:

Step 1: Download a Calilio app or use the Calilio website and sign up for an account.

Step 2: After logging into your account, call the person from within the app.

Step 3: While on the call, press the ‘Add’ option on your screen. This option allows you to add multiple people to the same call.

Step 4: To add more callers, again press the “Add” option and continue adding.

• Save the person's contact details with their name, which makes it easy to identify them and call quickly instead of manually dialing the number, ultimately saving time.
• Ensure you have a good network signal before making calls for efficient and effective conversation.

To add a third person to a call, press the “Add Call” option on your screen during a call. Choose a desired person from the contact list or dial a phone number, and finally “merge” the call by pressing Merge.

Although 3-way calls and conferencing calls seem similar, there are some major differences. For example, conferencing calls support audio and video calls, whereas most default built-in 3-way calls support only audio calls with limited participants.

Currently, most Android phones have an Add Call button directly displayed on the screen while you’re on the call. However, some phones hide this feature from directly displaying on the ongoing call, but it can be found by pressing the More ⁝ option.

You may not be able to merge calls on Android for a couple of reasons. Firstly, your network provider may not support it. You can try fixing it by resetting your network: Go to Phone Setting > System> Advanced > Reset options > Reset network setting or contacting to your network service provider. Secondly, your Android phone system may not be updated; make sure your phone system is up to date. To check for an update, Go to Settings > About Phone > System Update.