This document provides description of Dial by name feature, setup instructions, and overview of how you can use it on x-hoppers headsets
Created: February 2025
Introduction
The Dial by name feature allows store associates initiate a call to a colleague right via x-hoppers headset.
Requirements
Configured Voice bot (for details and instructions, check out this guide How to configure Voice Bots )
Setup
To enable Dial by name option, follow the instructions below:
In Voice bot settings add the Transfer tool
Fill out the fields of the Transfer section:
Description: enter instructions for the transfer, e.g. “Transfer the call to the extension number of the colleague from the same organization if asked”
Context: enter the name of the Dialplan to which the call should be transferred
The Dialplan should include the Dial the phone application:
Destination: select the option Directory, in this case the AI utilizes the Organization Directory
Pipeline: choose if the Voice bot should generate a reply and transfer the call or transfer the call without replying
Click Save to save the changes
Note: Make sure this Voice bot is added to the *wair* section of x-hoppers Dialpan, so that store associates can access the Voice bot from the headset and use the Dial by name feature. For more details on Voice bot Dialplan configuration, refer to the guide How to configure Voice Bots.
Dial by Name Usage
Start a call
Double-press the AUX Function button
After the welcome message, press and hold the Push-to-talk button to unmute yourself
Ask the AI Assistant to make a call to the necessary colleague, providing the colleague ID or name, e.g. “Make a call to 335” or “Call Tom Brown”
The x-hoppers system processes the request and initiates a call to the necessary colleague.
End a call
To end a call and return to the broadcast, double-press the AUX Function button.
Switch between a call and the broadcast
To put the call on hold and switch to the broadcast, double-press the Push-to-talk button.
You hear “Call swapped” every time you switch from the call to broadcast and back.