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How to Enable Call Recording, Transcription, and AI Summary in Saleshandy

Written by Pritesh Rajput
Updated today

Hello there, Saleshandy users!

Sales calls are full of signals: objections raised, pain points mentioned, follow-ups promised. But when you're in the middle of a conversation, you can't capture everything. That's why call recording paired with AI-generated summaries is one of the most valuable tools a sales rep or manager can have.

Saleshandy handles both automatically. Here's how it works and how to get the most out of it.

How Call Recording Works in Saleshandy

Recording Is On by Default

You don't need to toggle recording on for every call. In Saleshandy, call recording is enabled by default for each phone number you've purchased. It works for both outgoing and incoming connected calls.

If you need to disable it for a specific number — for example, in a region where recording laws require explicit opt-in — you can turn it off from that number's settings.

Prospects Are Notified Automatically

Compliance is built in. When recording is active, Saleshandy plays an automated audio message at the start of the call: "This call is being recorded." This applies to both directions of the call, whether you're calling the prospect or they're calling you.

You don't need to say it yourself. The disclosure happens automatically.

Where to Find Your Recordings

After a call ends, the recording is accessible in three places:

Call Logs — your central history of all calls, searchable and filterable

Task Detail page — if the call was made from a task within a sequence. Hover to ‘Tasks’ in the left navigation bar and open any Call tasks.

Prospect Profile — so all call history for a contact stays in one place. Click on ‘CRM’ in the navigation bar to the left.

Each location gives you access to the audio player, the transcript, and the AI Summary.

How AI Summaries Work

Processing Time

After a call ends, the Call Completion modal will show: "Recording and transcription will be available shortly." Processing typically takes a few minutes. Once ready, the AI Summary appears alongside the transcript.

What the AI Summary Includes

The summary is structured into two sections:

  • Key Discussion Points — a concise breakdown of what was discussed: topics raised, questions asked, positions taken, and anything that was agreed upon during the call.

  • Actionable Items — specific follow-up tasks or next steps that came up during the conversation. If there were no action items mentioned, the summary will state that explicitly rather than inventing them.

This structure makes it easy to scan after a call and act without re-listening to the entire recording.

Downloading Recordings and Transcripts

From the Call Log Detail page, you can download both the audio recording and the full text transcript.

This is useful for:

  • Sharing with a manager for coaching review

  • Attaching to a deal record in your CRM

  • Referencing in a proposal or follow-up email

A Note on Editing

You can edit your call notes from the Call Completion modal or the Call Log Detail page, useful for adding context that didn't come up in conversation or correcting what was logged.

The AI Summary itself is auto-generated and fixed. You can read it, copy from it, and act on it, but it cannot be manually edited. If you need a customized version, copy the relevant sections into your notes.

Team Access to Recordings

Who can see what depends on role settings:

  • Admins can view call logs and recordings across the entire team

  • Individual reps can access recordings for calls they were personally part of

If you manage a team and want to use recordings for coaching, verify that your admin permissions are set up correctly before a coaching session.

Call recording and AI summaries aren't just admin features; they're a direct input into how well your team learns, improves, and follows through. With Saleshandy, it's all automatic from the moment you make a call.

FAQs

Is call recording turned on by default?

Yes. Call recording is enabled by default for each phone number. You can turn it off at the number settings level if needed.

Will the prospect know the call is being recorded?

Yes. When recording is enabled, an automated audio message — "This call is being recorded" — plays at the start of the call. This applies to both incoming and outgoing calls.

Where can I find the recording after a call?

Recordings appear in three places: the Call Logs, the Task Detail page (if the call was made from a task), and the Prospect Profile.

How soon is the transcription available after a call?

The Call Completion modal initially shows "Recording and transcription will be available shortly." It typically takes a few minutes to process after the call ends.

What does the AI Summary include?

The AI Summary has two parts: Key Discussion Points (what was talked about and decided) and Actionable Items (follow-up tasks or next steps). If there are no action items, it will say so explicitly.

Can I download the call recording or transcription?

Yes. From the Call Log Detail page, you can download both the call recording and the transcription.

Does AI Summary work for all calls or only certain types?

AI Summary is generated for outgoing and incoming connected calls where recording was enabled. It does not apply to missed calls or voicemail-only interactions.

Can I edit the AI Summary or notes after the call?

You can edit the notes from the Call Completion modal or the Call Log Detail page. The AI Summary itself is auto-generated and cannot be manually edited.

What if I turned off recording mid-call — will there still be a transcript?

Transcription is based on what was recorded. If recording was turned off mid-call, only the portion recorded will be transcribed and summarized.

Can team members see each other's call recordings?

Access depends on your team's role settings. Admins can view call logs across the team. Individual members can view recordings for calls they were part of

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