Setting up a small phone system with "standard" features
SteveInWA:
Quote from: azrobert on February 14, 2020, 01:30:59 pm
Quote from: vvol on February 14, 2020, 09:27:18 am
In the ObiTalk dashboard for my OBi2082 I see the Google voice lines that I registered as "Connected"
I'm curious how you're using GV. I thought you rejected using GV.
You can easily route inbound GV calls to the CC IVR. Just define the CC number as a GV forwarding number and turn off the OBi device by using the slide button. These setting are found in Setting after your GV signin. It's the gear icon on the top right. It will only take a few minutes to setup. It's also easily reversed if you don't want to send GV calls to the IVR, just use the slide buttons to turn on the OBi and turn off CC.
Jeezus, give it a rest. You have no experience, and no understanding, of the requirements and risks of using consumer Google Voice for business use. Just because something is technically possible, doesn't mean it is a good idea.
vvol:
I'm just routing my GV to the phone so I can play around with it a bit as I gain experience with the phone itself.
As of now the intention is to use Callcentric for the main service with extensions.
That should not stop me from using GV as a sandbox to play around with.
As I could see I can have a lot of independent lines.
azrobert:
Quote from: SteveInWA on February 14, 2020, 01:39:01 pm
Jeezus, give it a rest. You have no experience, and no understanding, of the requirements and risks of using consumer Google Voice for business use. Just because something is technically possible, doesn't mean it is a good idea.
What's wrong with you? Are you insane or do you have something suck up your butt?
I said in my 1st post, the OP should evaluate GV for himself. I don't know how many times users on this forum got the same advice on using GV for a business and used it anyway. It's not up to you how to use GV. We should give users all options, good and bad and let them decide.
Did you see the op's last post that I quoted? HE's USING GV!!!!!! That's why my 2nd post. I gave him another option. He can use it or not.
For the record, I wouldn't use GV for a business. In fact I seldom use GV period, mainly when the wife is on the landline or to call a friend in Canada.
Taoman:
Quote from: azrobert on February 14, 2020, 03:25:16 pm
I don't know how many times users on this forum got the same advice on using GV for a business and used it anyway. It's not up to you how to use GV. We should give users all options, good and bad and let them decide.
QFT. Quoted for truth!
SteveInWA:
By that logic, if someone asks me whether it is better to do brain surgery myself, or get a neurosurgeon, I would explain how to DIY.
You barged in, after I already started recommending a solution, with a pointless suggestion to forward Google Voice to Callcentric.
There is no rule that says one must not add value to an answer by actually consulting and recommending a solution. Clearly, you are unqualified to do that, as demonstrated time and time again over the years. When somebody asks for setting up a phone system for a multi-employee business, I am going to help steer them to the best choice for their business.
I am not going to waste my time patiently explaining why using the consumer version of Google Voice is a bad idea, except to say: Google does not want people to do this. They have a fully-supported, business focused product for that. They are now aggressively suspending Google Voice service when calling or texting triggers the algorithms. When this happens, the business loses its phone number forever. Now, is that a risk worth taking? There are those bottom-feeders who make it a sport to find the absolutely cheapest service. That's a fun hobby, not a way to save money for a business.
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