For Android users: How to use 'Nearby Discovery' in Truecaller
28 Feb 2025

Truecaller's Nearby Discovery feature is a game-changer for Android users wanting to level up their communication game.

By utilizing this feature, you can easily discover and connect with other Truecaller users in your immediate area.

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to enable and use the Nearby Discovery feature, empowering you to grow your social and professional networks with ease.

Enabling the feature
Setup process

To get started with Nearby Discovery on Truecaller for Android, open the app and tap the menu icon (three lines or your profile picture).

Select "Settings" from the menu.

Scroll down to "Discovery" or "Find People." There, you will see Nearby Discovery. Toggle it on to enable.

Truecaller might prompt you to grant location service permissions for it to work properly.

Discovering nearby users
Connecting made easy

Turn on Nearby Discovery and head to Truecaller's Discovery or Find People tab. You'll see a list of users nearby who also have the feature enabled.

You can view profiles, start calls, send messages, or add contacts right from the app. This new integration makes it even easier to connect with people around you.

Additional tips for enhanced experience
Maximizing utility

"Nearby Discovery" in Truecaller displays users in your vicinity based on location.

It needs internet to detect nearby users for the first time but can identify some numbers without it once saved.

To enhance your experience, make Truedialer your default dialer to integrate with "Nearby Discovery."

Additionally, utilize Truecaller's call reason function when placing calls to let recipients know why you're calling.