How to Set Up a 24/7 AI Receptionist in Under 5 Minutes
Jul 18, 2025


In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee, you could have a fully trained, 24/7 AI receptionist answering your business calls. No complicated setup. No tech skills required. Just a smart, voice-enabled system that knows your business and never sleeps.

Here’s how to get your AI receptionist live in under 5 minutes with Central, the new business operating system built by the team behind Wing Assistant.
Step 1: Set Up Your Workspace
Time: 30 seconds
Once you sign up, Central will prompt you to enter your business name and contact number. That’s your starting point, or the base profile for your receptionist.
You'll see a screen like this:

Put in your business name and your contact number, hit next, and you're on your way.
Step 2: Add Your Website
Time: 30 seconds
Central can instantly train itself using your business website. It crawls your site to understand your services, hours, contact info, and other useful data so your receptionist can speak confidently on your behalf.
Don’t have a website? No problem. Just click “I don’t have a website” and move on to the next step.
Step 3: Describe Your Business
Time: 45 seconds

Choose your business type (e.g., Legal, Medical, Home Services).

Then, write a one-sentence summary of what you do. For example:
Healthcare: “We provide urgent care and family medicine in Austin, Texas.”
Legal: “We’re a small family law firm handling divorce, custody, and estate planning.”
This helps your AI receptionist answer calls in a way that actually sounds like your business.
Step 4: Add Your Services
Time: 45 seconds
Next, you’ll select 3 to 5 categories that reflect what your business offers. These help Central generate accurate responses and route calls effectively.
You can always edit or expand this list later as your services evolve.
Step 5: Train and Name Your Receptionist
Time: 60 seconds
Now the fun part: give your receptionist a name and choose how you’d like it to sound. Central uses natural language processing (NLP) to simulate a calm, confident, human-like tone. It’s not robotic or awkward but built to sound like a real team member.

Once you're done, your AI receptionist is ready to answer calls. Literally.
Optional: Customize or Connect Your Calendar
Want your AI receptionist to handle bookings? You can connect tools like Google Calendar, Calendly, Cal.com, or Acuity Scheduling in just a few clicks.
You can also customize greetings, escalation rules (e.g., when to route to a human), and more from your Central dashboard.
Why Use Central?
Unlike other call services that charge by the minute or take hours to train, Central offers:
✅ Instant Setup – Trains in seconds using your website
✅ 24/7 Coverage – Never miss a call again
✅ Human Backup – Real assistants can jump in when needed
✅ Call Transcripts & Logs – Full transparency on every call
✅ Flat Monthly Pricing – No surprise overage charges
It’ll take you less time to set up Central than it takes to answer one call yourself.
Want to See It in Action?
Once you’re live, just call your own number and hear what your new receptionist says. You’ll even get a transcript of the call right after.

You’ve got a front-desk superstar: on-demand, on-brand, and on all the time.
Ready to meet your new receptionist?
Try Central Free for 10 Days
In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee, you could have a fully trained, 24/7 AI receptionist answering your business calls. No complicated setup. No tech skills required. Just a smart, voice-enabled system that knows your business and never sleeps.

Here’s how to get your AI receptionist live in under 5 minutes with Central, the new business operating system built by the team behind Wing Assistant.
Step 1: Set Up Your Workspace
Time: 30 seconds
Once you sign up, Central will prompt you to enter your business name and contact number. That’s your starting point, or the base profile for your receptionist.
You'll see a screen like this:

Put in your business name and your contact number, hit next, and you're on your way.
Step 2: Add Your Website
Time: 30 seconds
Central can instantly train itself using your business website. It crawls your site to understand your services, hours, contact info, and other useful data so your receptionist can speak confidently on your behalf.
Don’t have a website? No problem. Just click “I don’t have a website” and move on to the next step.
Step 3: Describe Your Business
Time: 45 seconds

Choose your business type (e.g., Legal, Medical, Home Services).

Then, write a one-sentence summary of what you do. For example:
Healthcare: “We provide urgent care and family medicine in Austin, Texas.”
Legal: “We’re a small family law firm handling divorce, custody, and estate planning.”
This helps your AI receptionist answer calls in a way that actually sounds like your business.
Step 4: Add Your Services
Time: 45 seconds
Next, you’ll select 3 to 5 categories that reflect what your business offers. These help Central generate accurate responses and route calls effectively.
You can always edit or expand this list later as your services evolve.
Step 5: Train and Name Your Receptionist
Time: 60 seconds
Now the fun part: give your receptionist a name and choose how you’d like it to sound. Central uses natural language processing (NLP) to simulate a calm, confident, human-like tone. It’s not robotic or awkward but built to sound like a real team member.

Once you're done, your AI receptionist is ready to answer calls. Literally.
Optional: Customize or Connect Your Calendar
Want your AI receptionist to handle bookings? You can connect tools like Google Calendar, Calendly, Cal.com, or Acuity Scheduling in just a few clicks.
You can also customize greetings, escalation rules (e.g., when to route to a human), and more from your Central dashboard.
Why Use Central?
Unlike other call services that charge by the minute or take hours to train, Central offers:
✅ Instant Setup – Trains in seconds using your website
✅ 24/7 Coverage – Never miss a call again
✅ Human Backup – Real assistants can jump in when needed
✅ Call Transcripts & Logs – Full transparency on every call
✅ Flat Monthly Pricing – No surprise overage charges
It’ll take you less time to set up Central than it takes to answer one call yourself.
Want to See It in Action?
Once you’re live, just call your own number and hear what your new receptionist says. You’ll even get a transcript of the call right after.

You’ve got a front-desk superstar: on-demand, on-brand, and on all the time.
Ready to meet your new receptionist?
Try Central Free for 10 Days
In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee, you could have a fully trained, 24/7 AI receptionist answering your business calls. No complicated setup. No tech skills required. Just a smart, voice-enabled system that knows your business and never sleeps.

Here’s how to get your AI receptionist live in under 5 minutes with Central, the new business operating system built by the team behind Wing Assistant.
Step 1: Set Up Your Workspace
Time: 30 seconds
Once you sign up, Central will prompt you to enter your business name and contact number. That’s your starting point, or the base profile for your receptionist.
You'll see a screen like this:

Put in your business name and your contact number, hit next, and you're on your way.
Step 2: Add Your Website
Time: 30 seconds
Central can instantly train itself using your business website. It crawls your site to understand your services, hours, contact info, and other useful data so your receptionist can speak confidently on your behalf.
Don’t have a website? No problem. Just click “I don’t have a website” and move on to the next step.
Step 3: Describe Your Business
Time: 45 seconds

Choose your business type (e.g., Legal, Medical, Home Services).

Then, write a one-sentence summary of what you do. For example:
Healthcare: “We provide urgent care and family medicine in Austin, Texas.”
Legal: “We’re a small family law firm handling divorce, custody, and estate planning.”
This helps your AI receptionist answer calls in a way that actually sounds like your business.
Step 4: Add Your Services
Time: 45 seconds
Next, you’ll select 3 to 5 categories that reflect what your business offers. These help Central generate accurate responses and route calls effectively.
You can always edit or expand this list later as your services evolve.
Step 5: Train and Name Your Receptionist
Time: 60 seconds
Now the fun part: give your receptionist a name and choose how you’d like it to sound. Central uses natural language processing (NLP) to simulate a calm, confident, human-like tone. It’s not robotic or awkward but built to sound like a real team member.

Once you're done, your AI receptionist is ready to answer calls. Literally.
Optional: Customize or Connect Your Calendar
Want your AI receptionist to handle bookings? You can connect tools like Google Calendar, Calendly, Cal.com, or Acuity Scheduling in just a few clicks.
You can also customize greetings, escalation rules (e.g., when to route to a human), and more from your Central dashboard.
Why Use Central?
Unlike other call services that charge by the minute or take hours to train, Central offers:
✅ Instant Setup – Trains in seconds using your website
✅ 24/7 Coverage – Never miss a call again
✅ Human Backup – Real assistants can jump in when needed
✅ Call Transcripts & Logs – Full transparency on every call
✅ Flat Monthly Pricing – No surprise overage charges
It’ll take you less time to set up Central than it takes to answer one call yourself.
Want to See It in Action?
Once you’re live, just call your own number and hear what your new receptionist says. You’ll even get a transcript of the call right after.

You’ve got a front-desk superstar: on-demand, on-brand, and on all the time.
Ready to meet your new receptionist?
Try Central Free for 10 Days
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Missed calls mean missed revenue. Central’s AI receptionist handles every call like your best hire.
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Copyright © Central AI. All rights reserved, 2025.
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Who's answering your phone right now?
Missed calls mean missed revenue. Central’s AI receptionist handles every call like your best hire.
AI Receptionist that turns missed calls into revenue, 24/7
Copyright © Central AI. All rights reserved, 2025.