Calls come in, but you’re not always available to answer them, especially after hours, on holidays, or weekends. We’ll drive growth and build customer trust by facilitating in bound calls.
There's too much for your staff to do — inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer relationships demand your attention. Let our AI Receptionist handle customer inquiries with intelligent call screening and seamless human escalation when complex situations arise. We provide comprehensive coverage through phone answering, payment processing, and more.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai combines cutting-edge AI technology with optional human support to deliver unmatched call handling capabilities. Unlike competitors who offer basic subscription services, we provide white-glove implementation and ongoing support to ensure your success.
What sets Smith.ai apart:
Make data-driven decisions with AI-enhanced call analytics and real-time insights in your Smith.ai dashboard. Every call summary includes AI-generated metadata with actions completed, caller sentiment analysis, priority scoring, automated transcription, and intelligent lead qualification. Our AI systems analyze conversation patterns to predict business growth, optimize customer engagement, and maximize ROI with superior accuracy.
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.
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.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai transforms e-commerce customer service by providing 24/7 availability to capture leads and handle customer inquiries around the clock. This ensures you never miss a potential sale due to timing constraints. Our AI-first system with human support efficiently handles routine questions about order status, return policies, and product availability while seamlessly escalating complex issues to our North America-based professional agents.
The system excels at lead qualification and customer screening, ensuring high-value inquiries receive immediate attention. When customers need assistance with payment-sensitive information, complex order modifications, or detailed product consultations, our human agents step in to provide personalized service. This hybrid approach delivers consistent, professional customer interactions that build trust and drive conversions while maintaining the speed and efficiency your e-commerce business demands.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai delivers substantial cost savings compared to in-house staffing. While a full-time receptionist costs approximately $35,000-$45,000 annually plus benefits, our AI Receptionist plans start at just $95.00 per month. This represents savings of over $33,000 annually on salary alone, expanding to roughly $40,000 when including benefits, paid time off, and overhead expenses.
Beyond direct cost savings, our solution offers scalable coverage that adapts to your business fluctuations without additional hiring costs. You pay only for calls handled, with no setup or cancellation fees, and overage charges apply only to additional calls beyond your plan—you're never bumped into a higher pricing tier. This per-call pricing model, combined with our white-glove setup and ongoing support, provides predictable costs while delivering enterprise-level customization at a fraction of traditional staffing expenses.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai offers specialized features designed for e-commerce operations. Our system provides intelligent call screening to separate genuine customers from spam, ensuring your team focuses on real opportunities. The AI handles appointment scheduling for product consultations, processes basic order inquiries, and captures detailed lead information with customized intake forms tailored to your product lines.
Key e-commerce features include integration with 7,000+ business tools including popular e-commerce platforms, real-time call summaries accessible via dashboard or Slack, and custom caller type handling for different customer segments (new leads, existing customers, wholesale inquiries). When customers need assistance with complex orders or payment processing, calls are seamlessly transferred to our professional human agents who follow your specific protocols, ensuring consistent brand representation across all customer touchpoints.
Getting started with the AI Receptionist from Smith.ai involves three simple steps designed for seamless integration. First, our onboarding specialists work with you to customize call handling instructions specific to your e-commerce business, including product categories, customer types, and routing preferences. We configure intake forms for lead capture and set up integrations with your existing CRM and e-commerce platforms.
Next, we connect your phone system for immediate 24/7 coverage or create custom schedules that align with your business hours and peak shopping periods. Finally, you can test the system with a risk-free trial to experience our AI-first call handling with human support. Throughout this process, you receive white-glove setup support and comprehensive onboarding — we don't just provide a subscription and leave you to figure it out. Our goal is ensuring your success from day one.