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After-hours answering service & 24/7 AI Receptionist

Never miss a lead with Smith.ai. Our AI Receptionist with human backup provides intelligent after-hours answering service that can answer your calls, texts & live chats outside of normal 9-to-5 business hours.

AI Receptionist with professional escalation

Not all 24/7 answering services are the same. Our intelligent AI Receptionist handles calls with remarkable efficiency, seamlessly connecting to professional agents when situations require human expertise. Every interaction maintains your business's professional standards around the clock, even after hours.

Around-the-clock availability with human enhancement

With our AI-enhanced after-hours answering service, you can advertise that your business is available by phone 24/7, including after hours. Our AI Receptionist handles routine inquiries instantly while professional human agents are always just a request away for complex calls. When your clients interact with our system, they experience consistent, professional service that reflects your brand.

27% of leads call outside of normal 9 AM to 5 PM business hours.

Never miss a lead with intelligent call handling

You can't depend on leads to leave a message or pick up when you call back. Our AI Receptionist with optional human assistance covers your after-hours business phone calls with smart lead screening and professional follow-up, ensuring none of your leads move on to your competitors.

Appointment scheduling with human oversight

We are more than just a telephone answering service. Our AI-powered system doesn't simply take a message and let your leads wait — it actively schedules appointments on your behalf. When complex scheduling situations arise after hours, human agents seamlessly step in to ensure qualified leads know exactly when you'll get back to them.

Complete Human Coverage When You Need It

Prefer 100% live agents? We've got you covered.

While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That's why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive virtual receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.

Our virtual receptionist plans provide:

  • Dedicated human agents trained specifically on your business and industry.
  • True 24/7 coverage with live professionals, never voicemail or automated systems.
  • Complete call handling including complex scheduling, detailed note-taking, and sensitive conversations.
  • Seamless CRM integration with the same advanced features as our AI plans.
  • Custom call instructions tailored to your exact preferences and procedures.
  • Professional representation that sounds like an extension of your in-house team.

Detailed call intelligence gives you the upper hand

Stay in the loop on all your calls — even when you're off the clock. Our AI-powered analytics platform provides comprehensive call intelligence and metadata through Smith.ai online dashboard. Leverage this data to predict business growth, optimize costs, and make better business decisions with superior accuracy.

Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses

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“One of the big reasons we chose a virtual receptionist is after looking at the statistics of the number of phone calls that go unanswered, [...] we wanted to be proactive in making sure we aren’t responding in the way that the industry standards appeared to be. We want to be on the front of that wave to increase the accessibility of our services.”
Beau Atkins
Evolve Family Law

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Improve customer experiences with 24/7 AI-powered engagement built specifically for your business. Unlike basic AI competitors that offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Smith.ai delivers infinite customization with white-glove implementation tailored to your exact needs and goals.

  • Custom AI prompts engineered for your industry, terminology, and workflows.
  • Intelligent call handling with seamless human escalation.
  • Native CRM integration with your existing tech stack.
  • Dedicated implementation team that ensures perfect setup from day one.
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We play well with your software

Calls, appointments, and payments are automatically logged in your systems by our AI. Real-time syncing with over 7,000 integrations.
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Frequently asked questions

After-hours calls shouldn't mean missed opportunities. That's why our AI receptionist with human backup handles your calls and leads around the clock — not just picking up the phone, but actually getting things done.

Need appointment scheduling at 9 PM? Done. Lead qualification on weekends? Handled. A caller that needs a human touch? Our professional agents can step in seamlessly.

Whether you want AI handling most calls, with optional human support, or prefer 100% live receptionist coverage, we've got options that work for your business. Here are answers to the most common questions about our after-hours answering services.

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