Frequently asked questions.
Short answers to the things shops ask before they sign up.
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Is Magic Voice a phone system or just an AI receptionist?
It is a complete phone system. Emma, the AI receptionist, is one part of it. You also get softphone and deskphone seats, a mobile app, texting, voicemail with transcripts, call recording, and live human takeover, all standard on every plan.
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How long does setup take?
Most shops are live the same day. OrbisX shops in about five minutes once you connect OAuth, standalone shops in about fifteen once we import your service catalog.
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Do I need OrbisX?
No. Magic Voice works standalone with Google Calendar, or fully on its own. OrbisX shops get live booking, customer sync, timeline logging, and deposit collection as a bonus, and it is the deepest integration we have.
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Is there a mobile app?
Yes. The Android app is live on Google Play now, and the iOS app is in App Store review. It rings, answers, and dials out like a real phone, even when it is locked.
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Does everyone on my team get their own line?
Yes. Every seat, softphone or deskphone, gets its own private direct line plus shared access to your main line. Calls and texts to a private line stay private to that person and the owner.
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Can I bring my own number?
Yes. Number porting is free on every plan. You can also start the same day with a fresh Magic Voice number and port yours over later.
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How does pricing work?
Four plans from $99 to $499 a month, each including the full phone system. You grow by adding seats, numbers, and locations, or by moving up a tier. Annual billing saves about ten percent, and there is no contract.
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What happens if I go over my minutes or texts?
You are billed per unit above your included amount at your plan's rate. Nothing shuts off. If you run over often, moving up a tier is usually cheaper.
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What if Emma cannot help?
She takes a message with the urgency the caller chose and delivers it by text or email. She can also transfer the call to you or your team mid-conversation, with a short verbal warning to the caller first.
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Does it handle voicemail?
Yes, on every plan. Voicemails are recorded, transcribed, and delivered to your inbox, with custom rings-before-voicemail and per-time-of-day greetings.
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Does Emma speak Spanish?
Yes, on Pro and Shop. We auto-detect English and Spanish in a single call, with no menu prompt needed from the caller.
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Can I change its name and voice?
Yes. The AI answers as Emma by default, but you can rename it anything and choose from a large library of lifelike voices, in English or Spanish. On Pro and Shop you can also clone your own voice, live in beta.
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What happens during after-hours calls?
Same experience as daytime, with a clear after-hours notice. Bookings still land in your calendar, and you get the transcript, recording, and lead score by text or email.
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How does Emma know my pricing?
Onboarding pulls your service catalog from OrbisX, or imports it for standalone shops. Edit anytime in your dashboard, and Emma uses the new prices on the very next call.
Still have questions?
Email support@getmagicvoice.com, or just start free and see it on your own line.