How does an AI answering service help locksmiths?
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It answers your phone around the clock, records lockout addresses, door types and whether anyone is trapped inside, explains your proof-of-residence rule and alerts your on-call locksmith straight away. Rekeys, installs and commercial enquiries are booked or recorded for daytime, so no job goes to a competitor.
How are lockouts handled at night?
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Miya asks for the address, the door or vehicle, and whether anyone is stuck inside, then sends the job to your on-call locksmith as an alert. She tells the caller what ID to have ready and quotes your after-hours call-out fee if you have set one.
What if a child or pet is locked in a car?
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Miya treats it as an emergency and tells the caller to ring 000 immediately, especially on a warm day, then alerts your locksmith as well. Emergency services can act faster than any locksmith in that situation, so 000 always comes first.
Can it explain our proof-of-residence policy?
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Yes, word for word. Miya tells callers what they need to show, such as photo ID matching the address or a lease or rates notice, and never offers to skip the check. If a caller cannot meet it, she notes that for the locksmith to handle.
Does it work with locksmith job software?
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Not yet. Daytime jobs are stored in a Google Calendar or Calendly schedule, and RingOut keeps a written log of each lockout call with the address and access notes, so your team can add it to job software later. The on-call locksmith also sees each note on their phone.
What does it cost a locksmith business?
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A sole locksmith could begin on the Starter plan, which is $49 monthly and includes 60 minutes. Most locksmiths taking night calls choose Growth at $149, which records calls and includes 250 minutes. GST is added, setup costs nothing and you can change or cancel at any time.