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

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  • Click Modify next to the extension you wish to enable auto-answer on

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  • Phone Settings > Common Settings > enable Auto-answer Switchboard initiated calls

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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

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  • Click Create Ring Rule

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  • Rule Name > enter any name

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  • Ring Type > select Auto Answer

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  • Click Save Ring Rule 

  • Create Ring Rule ConditionCall Type > choose Direct, Queue, Internal, External, or All

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  • 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 

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