Temporary Answering Service with 24/7 AI-first Receptionists

AI-first call handling with human assistance available 24/7

Our AI Receptionist answers inbound calls with professional, natural conversation while North America-based agents provide assistance for complex situations and escalations. Missed calls are missed opportunities; with Smith.ai, every caller connects with intelligent AI-first technology that can screen and nurture leads any time while you're busy or out of the office.

Schedule and confirm appointments

No need to hire a receptionist for scheduling. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai books new leads and current customers directly on the calendars you already use, handling appointments swiftly in two to three minutes with minimal friction.

Even with a full-time in-house receptionist, over 62% of calls go to voicemail or are left unanswered.

Update CRM and calendar automatically

Because we integrate with many popular CRMs and calendars, plus Zapier and Make, our AI technology can log communications and schedule appointments seamlessly, just like your full-time front-desk receptionist but with enhanced efficiency and consistency. Custom AI prompts and flexible instructions ensure the system adapts perfectly to your unique workflow and business requirements.

Process customer payments securely

The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai can also take payments on behalf of your business. Using systems like PayPal or LawPay, we can charge for consultations or collect on due invoices, with human agents handling complex payment-sensitive information when needed.

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

Leverage real-time historical call data in the Smith.ai dashboard to predict growth and costs, and make better decisions with superior accuracy. Access everything that happened on a call, including AI conversation analysis, completed actions, caller disposition, priority, relevance, and more. Our AI technology captures comprehensive data from each interaction, typically lasting two to three minutes, providing valuable business intelligence with white-glove setup ensuring optimal configuration for your needs.

Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses

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“I’m really grateful for how much Smith.ai has done to elevate my practice and make my life easier. To me, they’re more than just an answering service. They really do assist with scheduling, follow-ups, and providing a stellar client experience. I appreciate their service and will continue to refer my friends to them!”

Christine Schafer

The Legacy Law Firm

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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

The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai functions as an ideal temporary answering service solution, providing professional call coverage during staff vacations, lunch breaks, busy seasons, or unexpected absence periods. Our AI technology ensures consistent service quality whether you need coverage for a few hours or several weeks, with human assistance available for escalation when situations require additional support.

The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai can offer your business temporary receptionist and front desk service capabilities. Our AI-first technology with optional human assistance handles phone answering, appointment scheduling, and other receptionist duties for your business, freeing your staff from regular call handling duties to focus on their specific job responsibilities without having to worry about interrupting work to pick up the phone. Let our AI Receptionist answer your inbound calls so your staff can focus on creating more value for your business. Your customers will connect with intelligent AI technology that can represent your business and provide quality, efficient customer service consistently, with human escalation available for complex situations.

By enabling temporary receptionist and front desk services through Smith.ai's answering service, your business can:

Minimize distractions & protect team's time — With spam and telemarketing calls being filtered out and regular customer calls being answered and screened by AI, your team will be able to focus on more important tasks and avoid constant interruptions.
Reduce call handling times — Our AI Receptionist ensures phone calls are answered immediately in two to three minutes, so callers won't hang up, go to voicemail, or be stuck waiting on hold. The system can also evaluate and update your team's calendar, leading to more efficient scheduling with human assistance for complex appointments.
Improve productivity — Enabling temporary receptionist and front desk services takes the pressure of customer service duties off your team so they can focus on higher-value tasks. Your staff can get back to business without the worry of missing calls.
Boost customer satisfaction & business reputation — With our AI Receptionist, customers are immediately answered, displaying the presence of a larger, more professional business.
Enhance lead conversions — Through providing reliable AI-powered front desk support with human escalation capabilities, your team can convert leads at a faster rate without the hassle of answering calls or screening leads themselves.

A temporary receptionist and front desk service can make all the difference for your business. It's important for businesses to have control over their day-to-day tasks and not be constantly interrupted by random telephone calls. Smith.ai provides a professional AI-powered buffer and frontline so that your business has the option of having calls handled immediately by AI or escalated to human agents when complex situations arise, saving you time while ensuring comprehensive coverage.

We serve as your phone call guardians, delivering exceptional service through our AI-first approach, so that even when you aren't available, callers still have a great experience with your business rather than reaching voicemail. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai offers extensive customization through custom AI prompts and flexible instructions tailored to your business goals, making it the most adaptable answering service solution available.

Temporary receptionist and front desk services are invaluable to your business's success. Without having to deal with constant call interruptions, you can improve your team's responsiveness and productivity while putting your business well ahead of competitors. Whether your company needs lead screening assistance, customer service support, or help offsetting call handling pressure on your team, the AI Receptionist from Smith.ai can transform your business operations.

Our white-glove setup ensures the system is configured perfectly for your needs, providing infinite customizations that adapt to your unique workflow and industry requirements.

Please note: These examples are not exhaustive and do not represent limitations every business must follow. Features and capabilities may be customized based on specific business requirements.

SUPPORT YOUR IN-HOUSE TEAM

Temporary Answering Service with 24/7 AI-first Receptionists

AI-first call handling with human assistance available 24/7

Schedule and confirm appointments

Update CRM and calendar automatically

Process customer payments securely

Complete Human Coverage When You Need It

Detailed call intelligence gives you the upper hand

Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses

Christine Schafer

TALK TO OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

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We play well with your software

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