Never miss calls when nobody can answer

Set up an AI receptionist for the day. Get a temporary number, forward your calls, and receive every message, callback or booking request.

Ideal for busy days, staff absence, holidays, events and short-term cover.

Works on mobile — choose your cover, answer the guided questions, pay, and forward calls when ready.

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Book a quick setup demo and we'll show you how the receptionist answers, captures caller details, and sends the call summary.

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From £50/day • Includes £10 call credit
Setup saved for 12 months Editable call wording Temporary number after payment Works on iPhone and Android
Choose your cover type
Watch the call demo, or open the cover type to see the full page.
▶ Message taking Take and send messages for you. Watch call demo ▶ Callback requests Capture who called and when they want a response. Watch call demo ▶ Appointment enquiries Collect appointment preferences for follow-up. Watch call demo ▶ Event cover Handle event and open-day enquiries. Watch call demo ▶ Busy day overflow Answer callers when call volumes are high. Watch call demo
From £50/dayIncludes £10 call credit, estimated at around 80 minutes of AI receptionist call time.
No monthly contractUse it when you need it, then stop.
Saved setup for 12 monthsReactivate without starting again.
Temporary number providedForward calls for your selected day.

Use cases

Who it is for

For the days when calls still need answering but nobody can reliably pick up.

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Never miss an appointment request

Your receptionist answers the call, captures the request, checks the details and sends the summary to you by SMS and email.

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Appointment businesses using One Day Receptionist call cover

Setup video guides

How to set up your receptionist

Choose the receptionist flow that fits your calls, then watch the complete setup journey through guided questions, speech preview, activation and forwarding.

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Busy Day Overflow

Set up temporary overflow cover for days when your team is open but too busy to answer every call. The guide shows the complete flow through activation.

Set up this flow Open written guide

Every setup follows five simple stages

  1. 1Cover type
  2. 2Guided setup
  3. 3Speech preview
  4. 4Payment
  5. 5Forwarding

Mobile setup

Set up on your mobile in around two minutes

Need reception cover today? Choose your cover type, answer the guided questions, customise the greeting and activate your receptionist — all from your phone.

  1. 1Choose cover
  2. 2Guided questions
  3. 3Preview speech
  4. 4Secure payment
  5. 5Forward calls
Set up from my phone Choose your cover type

A real setup completed entirely on a mobile phone

What it does

Choose what your receptionist should handle.

Pick the type of phone cover you need for the day. Your AI receptionist can take messages, capture callback requests, collect appointment enquiries, handle busy-day overflow or give an event a temporary phone route.

Select a cover type to view the setup and example call flow.

✉ Message Taking Stop missed calls becoming lost enquiries.

Answer callers, capture their name, number and message, then send the summary to you.

Set up message taking ↩ Callback Requests Give callers a clear callback route.

Capture who called, why they called and when they would prefer a response.

Set up callback requests ◷ Appointment Enquiries Collect the details so you can confirm later.

Capture the service needed, contact details and preferred dates or times.

Set up appointment enquiries ⚡ Busy Day Overflow Extra phone cover when your team is stretched.

Add answering capacity when staff are busy, off sick or call volume spikes.

Set up busy day overflow ◎ Event Cover Temporary phone cover for campaigns and events.

Give open days, launches, promotions and short campaigns a temporary phone route.

Set up event cover

Not sure which one to choose? Start with Busy Day Overflow if you need extra answering capacity, or Message Taking if you simply need calls captured.

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What you get after every call

Every call is captured, checked and sent to the right place.

Example call summary

Sent by SMS and email
CallerSarah Jones
Phone07700 900123
ReasonAppointment enquiry
UrgencyNormal
Preferred timeThis afternoon
Next stepCall back today
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SMS alert

A short summary is sent straight to the chosen mobile number.

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Email handover

A fuller version is sent to the business email address with the call reason, notes and next step.

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Confirmed details

Names, numbers and important spellings can be repeated back before saving.

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Saved call record

The enquiry is logged so you can review it later.

Useful when staff are busy, away from the phone or covering an event.

Set up my receptionist

Guided by your AI setup helper

Answer simple questions and the helper drafts your receptionist wording as you go. You stay in control and can edit everything before going live.

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Answer one question at a time

No long forms. The helper asks for the next detail it needs.

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Get help when you need it

Ask for an example, a warmer tone or a more professional answer.

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Apply suggested answers

Use the helper’s wording, edit it, or write your own.

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Preview before activation

Hear the greeting, questions and closing message before callers do.

Try the setup helperTakes just a few minutes to get started.
Setup helper

Setup helper

AI assistant

Business Details · Question 2 of 5Progress through the setup helper
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You’re on Business Details, question 2 of 5.What does the business do?
Can you write this for me?
Sure. Here’s a simple version callers will understand:
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MAD FACTORY VINTAGE sells vintage clothing and accessories in-store and online.
Type a message...
AI helperWrites suggested answers
You stay in controlEdit every word
Preview the speechListen before activating

FAQs

FAQs

Quick answers before you set up your receptionist.

When does the receptionist answer calls?

It answers when you forward calls to your assigned receptionist number. You stay in control of when forwarding is switched on or off.

Do I get a phone number?

Yes. After activation, you get a temporary receptionist number to forward calls to for your cover period.

How quickly can I set this up?

Most businesses can complete the guided setup in a few minutes. You can review the wording before activating.

Can I check what callers will hear?

Yes. The setup helper drafts the wording and you can review, edit and preview the speech before going live.

What do I receive after a call?

You receive caller details and a summary by SMS and email, depending on your setup.

What happens if my usage credit runs out?

Your day includes usage credit for call handling. If calls go over that credit, the extra usage is charged separately. Your receptionist does not suddenly cut off mid-call, and you can review call activity in your account area.

Can I see how it works before paying?

Yes. You can book a setup demo if you want to see the receptionist flow before activating your day cover.

Can it handle appointment enquiries?

Yes. It can capture appointment requests, preferred times and caller details for your team to follow up. It should not be treated as a finalised appointment unless your setup specifically supports that workflow.

Can I change the wording before going live?

Yes. The setup helper drafts the wording, but you can edit and preview it before activating your receptionist.

Can I reuse my setup?

Yes. Your setup is saved for 12 months, so future cover can be activated more quickly.

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Takes a few minutes. Your setup is saved for 12 months.

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