AI agent answers
Test the agent in its editor first (Test → Conversation). If it misbehaves there, the fix is almost always in the instructions or the settings below.
The agent makes things up
The agent makes things up
Add the real facts to the instructions and a line such as "Never invent information. If you do not know, say so and offer to take a message." Choose Balanced or Best answer quality.
The agent ignores my Knowledge Base or Engagement Rules
The agent ignores my Knowledge Base or Engagement Rules
Live agents start using them in an upcoming release. Until then, copy the key facts and rules into the agent's instructions.
The agent answers in the wrong language
The agent answers in the wrong language
Set the Main language to your callers' language and add the other languages they use. If it still switches on noisy lines, choose Only use the languages listed.
The agent misunderstands names, numbers or words
The agent misunderstands names, numbers or words
Set the Main language correctly; it matters most for speech recognition. Ask the agent in the instructions to repeat important details back to confirm. A clear line and a quiet place help callers too.
The agent cuts callers off, or waits too long
The agent cuts callers off, or waits too long
Adjust Pause that ends a turn in Call Behaviour, in small steps. Longer means fewer interruptions; shorter means quicker answers.
Answers are too long on the phone
Answers are too long on the phone
Use Help me write this with "Make the answers shorter", keep Keep replies short on, or lower the Reply length limit in Call Behaviour.
The agent speaks too fast
The agent speaks too fast
Callers can simply ask it to speak more slowly. You can also choose another voice or adjust the speed under Voice engine (TTS), where the voice offers it.
The call goes silent when the caller says nothing
The call goes silent when the caller says nothing
Fill in When nobody answers under Call Behaviour → Spoken messages, for example "Are you still there? I'm happy to help."
The call ends after 15 minutes
The call ends after 15 minutes
That is the default Maximum call length (900 seconds). Raise it in Call Behaviour if your calls are longer.
I cannot save my agent
I cannot save my agent
"Name required to save" means the Name field is empty. "Not saved" means the save failed: check your connection and click Save now.
Test or voice preview does not work
Test or voice preview does not work
Save the agent first; Test needs a saved agent. Allow the microphone in your browser for voice modes. Try a recent Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox.
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