Technology

How PickupBell Actually Works

Customer calls come in. Your AI receptionist answers, books the job, and texts you the summary. Here's what happens under the hood.

Speech to Text

Deepgram & more

95%+ accuracy in real-time transcription

AI Processing

OpenAI, Google Gemini & more

Natural conversation intelligence

Text to Speech

ElevenLabs, Cartesia & more

Human-like voice synthesis

Four Ways PickupBell Works for You

Incoming Call (Forwarded)

Customer dials your normal business number. When you're busy, on a job, or after hours, the call automatically forwards to PickupBell. The caller doesn't know — it just sounds like your team answered.

Incoming Call (Forwarded)
  1. 1Customer calls your business number
  2. 2Call forwards to PickupBell when you're unavailable
  3. 3AI answers professionally in your voice
  4. 4Gathers info, checks calendar, books appointment
  5. 5You receive instant notification with summary

Incoming Call (Direct Number)

Use your dedicated PickupBell number as your primary reception line. The AI receptionist responds immediately, available 24/7, handling all incoming calls for your HVAC or plumbing business.

  1. 1Customer calls your PickupBell number directly
  2. 2AI answers immediately, 24/7
  3. 3Handles questions about services and pricing
  4. 4Books appointments or takes messages
  5. 5Sends follow-up SMS to the caller

Outbound Calls (AI Calls For You)

Need to confirm an appointment or follow up with a customer? Tell the AI what to do and it makes the call for you. Perfect for confirming HVAC maintenance appointments or plumbing estimates.

Outbound Calls (AI Calls For You)
  1. 1You provide the task and phone number
  2. 2AI makes the call on your behalf
  3. 3Handles the conversation naturally
  4. 4Reports back with results
  5. 5Updates your calendar and CRM

SMS Text Handling

The AI reads incoming texts, interprets context, and generates appropriate automated replies. Maintain full conversation history and never leave a customer waiting for a response.

  1. 1Customer sends a text message
  2. 2AI reads and interprets the message
  3. 3Generates a context-aware reply
  4. 4Can book appointments via text
  5. 5Full conversation history maintained

Privacy First

Your data is encrypted and protected. We never sell your information.

1-Minute Setup

No technical expertise required. Just set up call forwarding and you're live.

Works With Any Carrier

T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Google Voice — PickupBell works with every carrier via simple call forwarding.

Common Questions

Will callers know they're talking to AI?
Most callers can't tell. Our AI uses natural voice synthesis with realistic pauses, tone variation, and conversational flow. You can even clone your own voice for maximum authenticity.
What happens if the AI doesn't know the answer?
It gracefully says it'll have someone follow up, takes a detailed message, and sends you an instant notification. For urgent calls, it can transfer directly to you.
Can I still take calls myself?
Absolutely. PickupBell only answers when you can't. Set it to forward on busy, no-answer, or after hours. You're always in control.
Are there per-minute charges?
No. It's a flat $199/month for unlimited calls. No per-minute fees, no overage charges, no surprises.
How accurate are the transcriptions?
95%+ accuracy with AI-powered transcription. Every call is recorded, transcribed, and summarized so you can review details anytime.
Can I customize what the AI says?
Yes. Set custom greetings, train it on your services and pricing, define how to handle different call types, and configure escalation rules.

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