Idle Reminder Timer – Voice AI Agents
We’ve introduced the Idle Reminder Timer in every agent’s Advanced Settings, allowing you to configure how long (1–20 seconds, default 8 seconds) the agent waits before issuing a natural re-engagement prompt.
🧩 What is an Idle Reminder Timer?
The Idle Reminder Timer is a configurable delay that determines how long the agent waits in silence before delivering a natural reminder message to re-engage the caller. This feature aids in:
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Proactive Engagement: Prevents callers from going silent, minimising dead air.
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Improved Completion: Redirects conversations to stay on track, increasing success rates.
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Better UX: Agents prompt naturally, enhancing the customer experience.
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Configurable Delay: Set the timer between 1–20 seconds in the Agent Page → Advanced Settings (default: 8 seconds).
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Auto-Hangup: Calls will automatically end if the user remains silent for more than 15 seconds after the reminder.
- Available by default for all existing and new agents, with no toggle required.
- Configure in the Advanced Settings tab of each agent.
- The delay timer must be set between 1 and 20 seconds; the default is 8 seconds.
- Silence lasting more than 15 seconds after the reminder will trigger automatic call termination.
