Using Separate GV Account For Obi
classpro:
Folks,
I am waiting for my obi gizmo to arrive, and I have a question. I've read about problems with using an existing gmail account. I'm wondering is I could setup a new gmail/gv account for obi, and list the new phone number in my old gv account as the ring-to number. Would calls to my old gv number ring on my obi? I don't really care which number shows up on outgoing calls, but i want incoming calls with my existing number to ring on the obi. Will it work? I also have a sipdroid account on my current gmail, and I'm worried obi will have trouble working with it. Thanks
RonR:
I've done a considerable amount of testing here and I haven't been able to find any problems using my Google Voice account with my OBi at the same time I'm logged into my Gmail account. Outgoing and incoming calls to the OBi have worked reliably in every case. That's not to say this guarantees the same results for everyone else, but I haven't been able to reproduce any of the problems reported by a couple of people, so I don't consider those reports credible.
jimates:
You can not forward one GV number to another GV number.
This is a mild concern with some people on the other forums and I am glad RonR reported here about his testing. I will refer to it when the question comes up again.
I have tested using the same GV number on two Obi units. The calls only ring on the last one that signs into the gmail account. I thought maybe it would be the same way for Obig/Gmail, but I guess not.
RonR:
Quote from: jimates on March 13, 2011, 12:34:47 pm
You can not forward one GV number to another GV number.
Since when? There shouldn't be any interaction between two different Google Voice numbers. I don't have any problems with one GV account calling another GV account. If you're using the same Google Voice account (and therefore the same Google Voice number) on multiple OBi's, then I'm not surprised if there are some restrictions and limitations.
jimates:
Sorry RonR, I worded that wrong. But if you read what the OP said it should be obvious what I meant. Again, sorry.
I'm wondering is I could setup a new gmail/gv account for obi, and list the new phone number in my old gv account as the ring-to number.
you cannot use a GV number as a forwarding phone in a GV account.
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