Click to call from computer

Click to call from computer, while the call itself goes through your phone

NLCaller lets you click a phone number in Chrome on your computer, and your phone places the call through its own SIM.

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Can I use my PC to call a phone number?

Calling from a PC happens in two quite different ways. Internet calling services turn the computer itself into a phone, with a headset and a separate calling plan. NLCaller works the other way round: the computer only starts the call, and your mobile makes it. With NLCaller's dial from computer feature, you click a phone number shown in Chrome, such as one on a lead list open in a browser tab, and the phone running NLCaller dials it. Three settings shape what happens next: which SIM carries the call, whether dialling begins automatically or waits for your tap, and whether the speaker switches on so you can keep typing while you talk. Since the call leaves from your own SIM, the customer sees the number they already know, and the conversation is logged on the phone like any other. NLCaller is not a softphone and does not route calls over the internet. As of October 2026, ₹1,944 covers one user for twelve months, before GST.

Teams that sit at a desk all day, such as a mutual fund distributor's office working from a back-office platform, often pair this with the auto dialer for long lists and use click to call for the odd number that turns up in an email or a sheet.

Which settings control dialling from the computer?

The computer side is a click. Everything else is decided on the phone, where the call actually happens.

NLCaller click to call settings and related features
FeatureWhat it doesBest for
Dial from computerSends a number clicked in Chrome to your phone, which dials itDesk staff working from web pages and sheets
SIM settingChooses which SIM the computer-started call usesPhones with one personal and one business SIM
Auto-call settingStarts the call on its own, or waits for you to confirm on the phoneChoosing speed or a last check before dialling
Speaker settingTurns on the loudspeaker for calls started from the computerTyping notes with both hands free
After-call sheetOpens when the call ends to update status, remark and follow-upKeeping the lead record current between calls
Done tabRecords that a lead was completed through click to callManagers seeing how each lead was worked
Team call logsShows the owner every employee's calls, including theseChecking desk calling alongside field calling

How does a click become a phone call?

The flow is short on purpose, so it fits between other desk work.

  1. Keep the phone nearby. NLCaller runs on your phone as usual. Set the SIM, auto-call and speaker options the way you like them.
  2. Click the number in Chrome. Spot a customer number on a page you have open and click it instead of reading it out digit by digit. Account managers at a digital marketing agency, who spend the day in dashboards, are one obvious fit.
  3. The phone dials. Your mobile places the call on the chosen SIM. With the speaker on, you can talk while the browser stays in front of you.
  4. Log the outcome. When the call ends, the after-call sheet lets you set a status, add a remark and pick the next follow-up, so the record is ready before you click the next number.

Why place computer-started calls through your own SIM?

For many Indian teams the phone's SIM is already the business line. Routing desk calls through it has practical upsides.

  • Customers recognise the number. A call from the same mobile they saved earlier is more likely to be picked up than an unfamiliar one.
  • No second calling plan is needed. The call uses the minutes on the SIM you already pay for.
  • Dual SIM phones keep business and personal calls apart, as explained on the dual SIM dialer app for business page.
  • Every call sits in one history on the phone, whether it started from the keypad, the auto dialer or the computer. That is the core idea behind a SIM based call management system.

Sample impressions from staff who call from a desk

  • “I spend the day in the browser. Clicking a number and hearing the phone ring out on speaker saves me from squinting at digits.”

    Inside sales executive, B2B software reseller, Bengaluru

  • “Patients see the clinic mobile they already know, not a strange landline, so more of them answer.”

    Front desk coordinator, eye hospital, Madurai

  • “I keep auto-call off so I can glance at the phone before it dials. It suits the way I work.”

    Admissions counsellor, engineering college, Nashik

Pricing

How much does NLCaller cost?

NLCaller costs ₹162 per user per month on yearly billing or ₹254 on the 3-month plan, plus GST. The Basic Dialer is free forever.

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3 months

₹254per user per month + GST

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  • Leads, auto dialer, reminders and WhatsApp CRM
  • Team features, attendance and web dashboard
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₹162per user per month + GST

Billed ₹1,944 per user per year · $25 outside India

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  • Leads, auto dialer, reminders and WhatsApp CRM
  • Team features, attendance and web dashboard
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Prices per user. GST added for India. Outside India, prices are in US dollars per user per billing period. The free trial opens every paid feature for 3 days. Prices checked 3 October 2026.

When should you look beyond phone-based click to call?

The computer starts the call; the phone does the calling. That is the wrong model if:

  • You want to talk through the computer with a headset and no mobile at all. NLCaller is not a desktop softphone.
  • You need virtual numbers, call queues or an IVR for a contact centre. NLCaller calls from the SIM in each phone and offers none of these.
  • You want to track which ad produced a call using tracking numbers. NLCaller does not provide ad call tracking.

Questions people ask

How to call directly from a PC using my mobile number?

With NLCaller on your phone, click a number in Chrome on the computer and your phone dials it through its SIM, so the person you call sees your mobile number.

What is the best click to call from computer tool for sales teams in India?

For teams whose business line is a mobile SIM, the best click to call from computer tool is NLCaller, because the click happens in Chrome while the call, the log and the after-call update stay on the phone.

Can I make phone calls online from my computer with NLCaller?

No. NLCaller is a call management app that uses the computer only to start a call; the call itself goes over your phone's mobile network, not the internet.

Can I call my own phone from my computer?

That is not what this feature does. The click tells your phone which number to ring, and your phone then calls the customer.

Do I need a headset on the computer?

No. You talk on the phone. Turn on the speaker setting if you want to keep your hands on the keyboard during the call.

Which SIM does a click from the computer use?

The one you choose in the dial from computer settings. On a dual SIM phone you can keep business calls on one SIM every time.

How this page was made: drafted with AI assistance from NLCaller's documented features, Google search research and dated public sources.

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