Warm Transfer

Seamless Handoff to Live Agents

When a caller needs a human, AI doesn't just transfer—it briefs your agent first. Your team knows who's calling, why, and what they need before saying hello.

Agent gets full context before transfer
Callers never repeat themselves
Professional experience every time
Incoming Transfer
Transfer from AI Assistant
Caller on hold • 0:08
JR
Jennifer Rodriguez
+1 (415) 555-0132
VIP
Call Summary
Reason: Billing inquiry - invoice #4521
Summary: Charged twice for subscription renewal
History: Called 2 days ago about same issue
Mood: Frustrated but polite

Cold Transfer vs. Warm Transfer

The difference customers notice immediately

Cold Transfer

The frustrating way
1

"Please hold while I transfer you..."

Caller waits, unsure what's happening

2

"Hi, how can I help you?"

Agent has no context, starts from zero

3

Customer repeats everything again

Frustrated, feels like wasted time

Result: 45% of customers hang up

Warm Transfer

The professional way
1

"Let me connect you with Sarah who can help..."

Caller hears pleasant hold music

2

AI briefs Sarah with full context

Name, issue, history, priority level

3

"Hi Jennifer, I see you're calling about your billing..."

Personalized, no repetition needed

Result: 92% customer satisfaction
HOW IT WORKS

How Warm Transfer Works

Professional handoffs in 3 simple steps

1

Caller Requests Human

When AI can't fully help or the caller asks for a person, the transfer process begins. Caller is placed on brief hold with music.

Average hold time: under 15 seconds

2

AI Briefs the Agent

AI sends a quick summary to the agent: caller name, reason for call, conversation history, customer status, and any relevant notes.

Agent sees context before picking up

3

Seamless Connection

Agent accepts the call and greets the customer by name with full context. No "how can I help you?" needed—they already know.

Customer feels valued and understood

Make Every Transfer Feel Premium

Your customers deserve better than "please hold." Give them a seamless experience.

Key Features

Contextual Briefing

Agents receive caller name, reason, history, and notes before connecting. They're prepared from the first word.

Smart Agent Selection

Route to the best available agent based on skills, department, language, or past interactions with the customer.

Custom Hold Experience

Upload your own hold music or messages. Keep callers engaged while the transfer happens.

Callback Option

If no agents are available, offer the caller a callback slot instead of making them wait endlessly.

Transfer to Any Device

Transfer to desk phones, mobile phones, softphones, or even external numbers. Your team works from anywhere.

Transfer Analytics

Track transfer rates, wait times, and agent performance. Identify bottlenecks and optimize your flow.

When to Use Warm Transfer

Sales Inquiries

AI qualifies the lead, gathers budget and timeline, then transfers to sales with a full brief. Sales closes faster with context.

Complex Support

When AI can't resolve an issue, support agents get the full troubleshooting history. No "have you tried turning it off and on?"

VIP Customers

High-value customers get flagged automatically. Agents see their status, history, and lifetime value before the call connects.

What Results Can You Expect?

92%
Customer satisfaction
↓55%
Repeat explanations
15s
Avg. transfer time
↑30%
First-call resolution

Results based on customers using Warm Transfer for 60+ days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information does the agent see before the transfer?

Agents see the caller's name, phone number, reason for calling, full conversation summary with AI, customer status (new/existing/VIP), and any relevant CRM data or past interactions.

What if no agents are available?

You can configure backup options: try another team, offer a callback time, take a detailed message, or route to voicemail. The caller is never left hanging.

Can I transfer to external phone numbers?

Yes. Transfer to any phone number—desk phones, mobile phones, or external numbers. The briefing can be sent via SMS or a quick whisper message to the agent before connecting.

How long does the transfer take?

Most transfers complete in under 15 seconds. The caller hears hold music while the agent reviews the brief and accepts the call.

Can I customize when transfers happen?

Absolutely. Set rules for automatic transfers: specific keywords, customer types, issue categories, or simply when the caller asks. You control the triggers.

Make Transfers Feel Seamless

Stop making customers repeat themselves. Give your agents the context they need to deliver exceptional service from the first word.

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