AI receptionist for your business

A front desk that never goes home. handlo greets callers in your name, answers their questions, books the job, and texts you the brief — from $49/mo.

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What is an AI receptionist?

An AI receptionist is software that answers a business's phone calls in the business's own name, holds a natural spoken conversation with the caller, and turns each call into a written summary for the owner — without a human on the line.

Unlike voicemail, it resolves the call while the caller is still on the line: it answers their questions, books the appointment, and transfers what can't wait. Unlike a human answering service, it works around the clock — nights, weekends and holidays — on plans with included minutes rather than a per-minute bill. It works on your existing number through call forwarding, speaks 32 languages, and tells every caller it is an AI assistant.

Read the full guide: what is an AI receptionist?

What your AI receptionist does on every call

This is the front-desk job handlo takes over: it picks up in your business’s name, carries the conversation, and hands you the outcome — on every call, at any hour, whether you’re with a customer or closed for the night.

Answers in your business’s name

Your greeting, your voice, your hours. Every phone number you add is routable to its own receptionist with its own voice, hours, and training.

Answers questions about your business

Upload your documents or point handlo at your website and it answers what callers actually ask, instead of reading them a menu.

Books the appointment on the call

handlo checks your availability and books straight into your Google Calendar while the caller is still on the line.

Routes what can’t wait

Urgent callers get transferred through to you; everything else is captured and waiting when you’re free.

Leaves a brief, not a voicemail

Seconds after the call ends you get a structured summary of who called and what they need on WhatsApp, email, or Telegram.

Switches to the caller’s language

handlo replies in the language the caller speaks, so a front desk of one still covers your whole customer base.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the AI answer my business calls?

When a call comes in, our AI receptionist picks up, greets the caller naturally, understands their needs through conversation, and captures all the important details. You get a full brief instantly.

Can I train the AI on my specific business?

Yes! Upload documents, provide your website URL, or use the guided setup wizard. The AI learns your services, pricing, FAQs, and handles calls accordingly.

Will my customers know they're talking to AI?

Yes — by design. handlo opens with something like "Hi, this is the AI assistant for handlo.ai." Trying to fool callers backfires every time; what customers actually want is fast, accurate help, and that's what they get.

Can I keep my current phone number?

Yes. handlo can answer calls forwarded from your existing number, so you keep the line your customers already know. We can also assign you a new number if you'd prefer.

What happens if the AI doesn't know the answer?

It captures the question, takes the caller's contact details, and books a callback — same as a great human receptionist. You can also set up live transfer rules so urgent calls reach you directly.

What languages does the AI support?

The AI can answer calls in 32 languages, including English, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Hindi. It detects the caller's language automatically.

Don’t let the next call reach voicemail.

If you don’t capture a missed call in the first 48 hours, just cancel — we’d be surprised.

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