Some Pixel phones in select countries are getting a built-in call recording feature.

To use the Call Recording feature on a Pixel phone, download the latest version of the Phone by Google application from the Play Store through the provided link. The most important requirement is that the user must be located in a region or country where call recording is supported; this feature's availability varies by location.

The Pixel phone can be configured to automatically record calls from unknown numbers or selected contacts, or to record calls individually. Google indicates that call recording is supported on specific devices and with certain carriers. Some jurisdictions require all parties on a call to consent to being recorded. Call participants are notified before the recording begins. Recordings are stored locally and can be set to be automatically deleted after a specified duration. Both parties are notified when the recording stops.

Call recording is unavailable while the call is on hold, before it is answered, or during conference calls. The feature has been observed in India on a Pixel device running beta version 193.0.809761572-publicbeta of the Phone by Google application. Although this is the same version on a Pixel 6 Pro in the U.S., the feature is not present.

There is visual evidence of Call Recording on Pixel 8 Pro models in India. It has also been reported on Pixel devices in Canada, and on a Pixel phone running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 in the U.S.

Deleting a call log also deletes the associated recording. Consult the Google Support page for instructions on using the Call Recording feature on Pixel 6 or later models, which includes directions for automatically recording calls from unknown numbers and contacts.

To record a call, open the Phone application, and start or receive a call. Select Call Assist, then Call Recording to begin. To stop, tap Call Assist, then Stop.

Recording calls without proper consent can lead to legal issues. Regulations differ by state. In 38 states and Washington D.C., recording a call is legal with the consent of one party. Notification of other participants is not required.

The remaining states require notification and consent from all parties, a "two-party consent" rule. Consent can be obtained through a verbal announcement at the beginning of the call, a repeated audible beep tone, or a direct written or verbal agreement. When calling from a one-party consent state to a two-party consent state, the stricter two-party consent rule should be followed.

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