Open Source - How Do I Setup A Digium Phone To Auto-answer On Speakerphone?
You can set up auto-answer on speakerphone through Switchboard-initiated calls or by using Ring Rules on an extension.
Through Switchboard:
Login as admin
Go to Setup > Extensions > Manage
Click Modify next to the extension you wish to enable auto-answer on
Phone Settings > Common Settings > enable Auto-answer Switchboard initiated calls
Your phone will now automatically answer Switchboard-initiated calls.
Through Extension Ring Rules:
Login to the extension
Go to Features > Phone Features > Ring Rules tab
Click Create Ring Rule
Rule Name > enter any name
Ring Type > select Auto Answer
Click Save Ring Rule
Create Ring Rule Condition > Call Type > choose Direct, Queue, Internal, External, or All
Save Condition
If you already have an existing Ring Rule, you can change it to Auto Answer:
Modify existing Ring Rule by clicking on the yellow pencil
Click the Settings tab
Set Ring Type to Auto Answer
Save Ring Rule