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Setting up Calling Engagement

Call Connect in Seamless.AI allows users to manage call settings, assign phone numbers, and customize features such as call tracking, local dialing, and voicemail via integration with Twilio. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to help account owners and admins configure their call settings for optimal use.

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Note

Seamless.AI Connect Beta Feature

The features and information outlined in this article are part of Seamless.AI Connect, which is currently in BETA testing. Access is limited to users participating in the beta trial. These features will become available to all users after the BETA period concludes.

Interested in joining the Seamless.AI Connect BETA testing waitlist? Join here!

Getting Started

Accessing Call Connect Settings

To begin setting up Call Connect:

  1. Click on your initials in the bottom left-hand corner of Seamless.AI.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Calls to access Call Connect settings.
  3. Note that only account owners and admins have access to API Setup, Manage Phone Numbers, and Dispositions. All other users can access Call Settings and Voicemail to manage their preferences and save voicemails. 
Access your settings through your initials in the bottom left corner.

Integrating Twilio

If you are using Twilio for calling, follow these steps:

  1. Under the API Setup tab, enter your Twilio API Key (found in your Twilio account).
  2. Fill in the required Twilio credentials in the appropriate fields.

Please note, only Seamless.AI account owners or admins have access to set up the Twilio integration. If you as an user in your organization, we recommend reaching out to the admin of your Seamless.AI account to set up the Twilio API Key.

For more details on setting up Twilio API Key, please check out this article: Twilio API Key and Set Up

Owners and admins only have access to set up the Twilio API integration set up.

Assigning Phone Numbers

Admins can assign Twilio phone numbers to users in Seamless.AI:

  1. Locate available Twilio phone numbers through the Manage Phone Numbers tab
  2. In the Action column, click Assign Number. Select a user from the list and confirm the assignment.

Please note, only Seamless.AI account owners or admins have access to set up the Twilio integration. If you as an user in your organization, we recommend reaching out to the admin of your Seamless.AI account to assign Twilio Numbers

The user’s name and Seamless.AI account email address will populate in the Assigned To column.

Seamless.AI Owners and Admin can assign Twilio numbers to users

To add new numbers to Twilio VoIP Options:

  • Scroll down to the Add New VoIP Phone Numbers. Scroll or use the search feature to find available numbers. Select the desired number and click Add to Twilio Numbers.
Add a new VoIP number to you account by clicking "Select this number"

Customizing Call Settings

Click Call Settings tab to further customize call settings.

Pass-Through Calling

  • Users can enable Pass-Through Calling to allow calls to be routed through an external device (e.g., a cell phone).
  • To activate, enter the desired pass-through phone number in the Call Settings tab.

User Edit Permissions

  • Admins can enable or prevent users from editing specific call settings.
  • To allow user edits, check the "Allow User Edit" box; to restrict edits, leave it unchecked.

Outgoing Call

  • If enabled, all outgoing calls will automatically be routed to the passthrough number for that user. 
  • Admins can allow users to edit this by checking the "Allow User Edit" box.

Incoming Call

  • If enabled, all incoming calls will automatically be routed to the passthrough number for that user. 
  • Admins can allow users to edit this by checking the "Allow User Edit" box.

Call Recording

  • Recording Settings: If enabled, voice call recording will be available to users for all outgoing and incoming calls.
  • If “Record all calls by default” is selected, all outgoing and incoming calls will be recorded.

Local Dialing

  • Local Dialing must be enabled for users individually. 
  • Local Dialing: If enabled for a user, they will have the option of using a number with a local area code matching the contact’s location. To enable local dialing for specific users, find the user’s name in the settings, Toggle on Local Dialing.

Select Phone Types to use in Connect

  • Users can select which phone number types they want to use for calling. 
  • The selection here will drive the types of numbers available when making calls. Users can choose between contact only, company only, or contact and company phone numbers. 

Set Total AI Limit for Phones in Connect

  • Users can set the minimum Total AI score they want to use for calling. 
  • Any phones below the set threshold will not be displayed when making calls.

Set Priority Order of Data in Connect

  • Users can set desired priority of phone types they want for calling (Mobile Phone, Contact Phone, Company Phone)
  • The order set here will determine the order of available numbers displayed when making calls.

Dispositions & Tracking

Dispositions and Sentiments are recorded after calling a contact through Call Connect, offering additional notes and insights to track previous calls. Admins can set up call tracking, dispositions, and sentiments to log call outcomes.

Call Tracking

Admins can determine if Disposition or Sentiment is required to log a call. Admins can allow users to edit this by checking the "Allow User Edit" box.

  • If Require Disposition is toggled on, users must select a disposition in order to log a call. 
  • If Require Sentiment is toggled on, users must select a sentiment in order to log a call. 
Further customize dispositions and sentiments under the Dispositions tab

Call Dispositions & Sentiments

  1. Navigate to the Dispositions tab.
  2. Enable or disable the requirement for users to log dispositions and sentiments after a call.
  3. Create a new disposition by clicking + Add Disposition, entering a label (e.g., “No Answer” or “Gatekeeper”), and saving it as active.
  4. Edit or delete existing dispositions by clicking the three-dot menu next to a disposition.
add, edit, and delete dispositions

Sentiments (e.g., Positive, Neutral, Negative) can also be customized in the same way.

Voicemail Setup

Admins can configure voicemail settings within Call Connect:

  • Record a New Voicemail: Click Record, allow microphone access, record your message, and give it a title.
  • Upload a Voicemail File: If you have a pre-recorded voicemail, use the Upload option to add it to your settings.
Record new or upload a previous voicemail for your call connect.

By following these steps, admins can ensure seamless call management, logging, and tracking within Seamless.AI. If you have additional questions, refer to the support knowledge base or contact customer support.

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