Google Pixel 4 - Manage RTT Settings
Here's how to use the real-time text (RTT) feature on your Pixel 4 / 4 XL.
Real-time text (RTT) is text transmitted instantly as it is typed or created. Recipients can immediately read the message while it is being written, without waiting or the need for an additional device.
Change RTT Visibility
- From a Home screen, tap thePhone icon
(lower-left).
If unavailable, swipe up from the middle to display all apps then tapPhone. - Tap theMenu icon
(upper-right) then tap
Settings. - TapAccessibility.
- TapReal Time Text (RTT)then tap one of the following:Selected with blue dot.
- Not visible
- Visible during call
- Always visible
- TapHearing aidsto turn on
or off
.
If prompted with a 'No Video Calls or Call Merging' message, tapOKto accept then tap theBack arrow iconseveral times to return to the calling screen.
Make a Call with RTT
- With RTT enabled, from a Home screen, tap thePhone iconIf unavailable, swipe up from the middle to display all apps then tapPhone.Once the call connects, tap theRTT icon
to show the RTT keyboard.
Switch a Call to RTT
If RTT is turned off, while on a call do the following:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get the recent apps preview page.
- Tap on the contact screen.
- Tap theBack arrow icon
(upper-left) to return to the calling screen.
- Tap theMenu iconSettings.
- TapAccessibility.
- TapReal Time Text (RTT), then tap one of the following:Selected with blue dot.
- Visible during call
- Always visible
- Tap theCall icon, then tapBack to call.
- Tap theRTT icon
End an RTT Call
- While on a call, tap theEnd icon(top-left) to end the call.
