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Channels

Channels are the bridge between your AI agents and the real world. Configure phone numbers, SIP trunks, and routing rules to handle inbound and outbound calls.

Overview

Each channel represents a phone number or SIP endpoint linked to an agent. When a call arrives on that number, the assigned agent picks up and begins the conversation.

Phone Number Configuration

Assigning an Agent

  1. Navigate to Deploy > Channels
  2. Select a phone number from the list
  3. Choose the agent that should handle calls on this number
  4. Save the configuration

Supported Features

FeatureDescription
Inbound callsReceive calls — the assigned agent answers automatically
Outbound callsPlace calls using this number as the caller ID
SIP trunkingConnect your existing telephony infrastructure via SIP
Number importBring your own phone number from another provider

SIP Configuration

For enterprises with existing telephony setups, Callem Studio supports SIP trunk integration:
  • SIP URI: your Callem SIP endpoint for routing
  • Authentication: credentials or IP-based allowlisting
  • Codec support: G.711 (PCMU/PCMA), Opus
Contact support at contact@callem.ai for assistance with custom SIP configurations.

Multi-Number Setup

You can assign the same agent to multiple numbers, or different agents to different numbers. This allows scenarios like:
  • Language routing: French number → French agent, English number → English agent
  • Department routing: Sales number → Sales agent, Support number → Support agent
  • Geographic routing: different numbers for different regions, all handled by specialized agents

Best Practices

Always call your configured number from a personal phone to verify the agent responds correctly before publishing the number publicly.
After deployment, check the Monitor > Calls section regularly for dropped calls, poor transcription, or unexpected agent behavior.