Google Voice (product): What is a simple way to setup a SIP phone on a Mac?

I would like to have a 'softphone on my laptop' that I can hook up to Google Voice. I realize that I can use GTalk w/in Gmail as a GV client but I don't always have that open. I'd like a Mac app always running in the backgroud. The research I've done so far is very confusing with lots of SIP apps and lots of SIP servers, but it feels VERY complex to set up. Is there any SIP phone/server combination that makes this simple and more importantly robust? I'm willing to pay for this. Note: I want to receive/make calls using only my laptop.There are TONS of apps out there that let me place Google Voice calls to my mobile phone. I don't want that. I want an honest to goodness soft phone using my laptop's speakers and microphone.
Answer:

You have just inspired me to find a satisfactory answer. It has two parts. The first is to be able to access Google Voice through a SIP account. The second is to get a SIP client for mac. To get a sip server and account for your Google Voice, add your account information at Simon Technologies: https://simonics.com/gvgw/ Make sure to first access Google Voice calling through Gmail or else this won't work. Download the Telephone SIP client for mac (http://www.tlphn.com/). It is free, clean and will ring you when someone calls and allows you to call anyone else Then use the information provided Simon Technologies in the Telephone app.

Saul Shanabrook at Quora Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

I have done this but I can tell you it is not trivial but its not like you need to be a developer either. I am also a Windows/Linux user so I cant speak specifically to Macintosh software but I think I can provide some guidance that might get you there. First you will need some software that will allow you to build a virtual machine like Virtual Box or VMWare I used Virtualbox in my scenario. You will build the VM using an iso of PBX in a flash http://pbxinaflash.net/ Instructions for everything you need are on that site. Once the VM is built you will configure it using google voice as the trunk (explained in the documentation on that site) and the you can download a free sip phone (I used X-Lite) to connect to the PBX and Voila! I'd say you can do this is under a couple of hours.

David Rosen

Create an account with http://VoIP.ms and install a soft phone with SIP services. I do this on my Mac, iPhone and iPad + home phone via a linksys VoIP router. Works great for me.

Cary Newfeldt

Related Q & A:

What's a good way to let a girl know you are interested in her?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What's the best way to make a good impression at a job interview?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What is a good way to promote a movie?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What is a creative way to display a family tree?Best solution by geni.com
What's the cheapest way to make an international call to a cell phone?Best solution by ChaCha

Just Added Q & A:

How many active mobile subscribers are there in China?Best solution by Quora
How to find the right vacation?Best solution by bookit.com
How To Make Your Own Primer?Best solution by thekrazycouponlady.com
How do you get the domain & range?Best solution by ChaCha
How do you open pop up blockers?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

Got an issue and looking for advice?
Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.
Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.