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AnswR + ServiceM8

The AI receptionist built for Australian tradies. AnswR connects to your ServiceM8 account, reads your schedule in real time, and books jobs while you are on site — no missed calls, no double-bookings, no worries.

How the ServiceM8 Integration Works

AnswR connects to ServiceM8 via OAuth in under five minutes — no IT team required. Once linked, the AI creates jobs with site address and customer details, looks up existing customer records to avoid duplicates, sends ServiceM8 quotes for fixed-price work, and updates job notes with everything the customer said on the call.

1

Connect Your ServiceM8 Account

Tap the ServiceM8 button in your AnswR dashboard. Authorize with one click through OAuth — your credentials are never stored by AnswR.

2

AI Checks Your Live Schedule

Every time a caller asks to book, AnswR queries your ServiceM8 job diary in real time. It sees which staff are free, how long jobs are expected to take, and which areas you service.

3

New Jobs Land in ServiceM8

The AI creates the job card with all details — customer info, site address, job description, and preferred slot. Your team picks it up from the ServiceM8 app on site.

What Syncs Between AnswR and ServiceM8

Two-way data flow keeps your ServiceM8 workspace accurate and up to date.

Jobs

Create, read, and update jobs including status changes and completion

Customers

Look up existing clients and create new contacts from first-time callers

Appointments

Read the job diary, find available slots, and schedule new appointments

Staff Schedules

Check which technicians are free to assign the right person to the job

Job Notes

Attach call summaries, caller preferences, and special instructions to jobs

SMS Notifications

Trigger confirmation texts to customers after the AI books their job

Real Scenarios for ServiceM8 Users

Sparky on Site

You are halfway through a switchboard upgrade and the phone rings. AnswR picks up, checks ServiceM8 for your next free slot, books the caller in for a quote, and texts them confirmation — without you touching the phone.

Weekend Call-Out

A property manager calls Saturday morning about a broken hot water system. AnswR sees your emergency availability in ServiceM8, creates an urgent job with the site address, and forwards the details to your on-call plumber.

Returning Customer

A regular client rings to check when their annual air-con service is due. AnswR pulls up their history from ServiceM8, confirms the next scheduled visit, and offers to book it in right there on the call.

The ServiceM8 AI Receptionist Built for Aussie Tradies

ServiceM8 is the backbone of thousands of Australian trade businesses. But when you are on a job, you cannot answer the phone and tap through the app at the same time. AnswR bridges that gap by acting as your always-on receptionist with direct access to your ServiceM8 data.

Every missed call is a potential job lost to a competitor. Research shows that 85% of callers who reach voicemail will not call back — they will simply ring the next tradie on Google. With AnswR answering on the first ring and booking directly into ServiceM8, you capture every lead without lifting a finger.

The setup is fast. Connect your ServiceM8 account, tell the AI your service area and job types, and you are live. No contracts, no lock-in, and a free trial so you can see the results before you pay a cent.

FAQ

AnswR + ServiceM8 — common questions

How does AnswR connect to ServiceM8?
You connect AnswR to ServiceM8 via OAuth in your ServiceM8 settings. The whole process takes under five minutes. Once linked, AnswR creates jobs, looks up customers and job status, and updates job notes directly in ServiceM8 from voice calls.
What ServiceM8 actions can the AI perform?
AnswR creates new jobs with site address, contact details, and job description; looks up customer and job status when callers ring to check; updates existing job notes with what was said on the call; and respects your team scheduling and queue assignments.
Does AnswR support ServiceM8 quote workflows?
Yes. AnswR can send a ServiceM8 quote for jobs that fit a fixed price catalog you configure. For variable jobs, the AI captures all the details and flags the call for you to quote manually with an accurate price.
Will AnswR recognise existing ServiceM8 customers?
Yes. When a number rings in that matches an existing ServiceM8 customer, AnswR greets them by name, references their history, and updates their existing customer record rather than creating a duplicate.
Will my customers know they are speaking to an AI?
Most customers do not notice. AnswR uses regionally accurate accents — Australian, New Zealand, or Irish — and natural conversational tone. You can configure the AI to disclose that it is automated if you prefer transparency; many operators choose this and find it does not affect booking rates.
How much does an AI receptionist for small business cost?
AnswR plans start at $99 per month for 200 minutes of inbound calls. Pro at $199 covers 500 minutes plus 75 outbound appointment confirmations, suitable for businesses doing 3-5 jobs per day. Business at $399 covers 1,500 minutes and 200 confirmations for higher-volume operators. A 7-day free trial is available on every plan.
How long does AnswR take to set up?
Most businesses are live within 10-15 minutes. You connect a phone number, choose a voice that matches your region, plug in your CRM or calendar if you use one, and AnswR starts answering. There is no installation, no contracts, and the 7-day free trial requires no card details until you decide to continue.

Answer Every Call. Fill Your ServiceM8 Diary.

Free 7-day trial. No charge during trial — card details held by Stripe (PCI-compliant), never by us. Works with your existing ServiceM8 account.

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