Talkroute — After-Hours Setup
How to forward after-hours calls to PupPilot on Talkroute.
Setup Note
Talkroute is a virtual system available in the US and Canada. Calls route to cell phones, office phones, or existing landlines — no special hardware required.
How Talkroute Works
Talkroute is a virtual phone system — it routes calls to existing phones (cell, landline, office phone, or softphone) without requiring special hardware. Call routing is managed through the Talkroute Dashboard at my.talkroute.com. Key concepts: Extensions (virtual routing destinations), Call Forwarding (to external numbers), and Hours of Operation (time-based routing).
Call Flow
Open Hours
Caller
Main Number
Staff phones ring
Staff answers
After Hours
Caller
Main Number
Forward
PupPilot answers
Setup Steps
1
Log in to Talkroute
Go to my.talkroute.com and sign in.
2
Navigate to Call Handling
Go to
Settings → Hours of Operation to configure your time-based routing.3
Set Hours of Operation
Under Hours of Operation, define your business hours (e.g., Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM).
4
Configure After-Hours Forwarding
Set the After Hours Destination to Go to a Menu, then configure that menu to forward calls to your PupPilot phone number. (Direct forwarding to an external number may not be available as a destination option — a menu with a single forwarding action is the workaround.)
5
Save and Test
Save your changes. Call your Talkroute number after hours to verify PupPilot answers.
Important Notes
- Talkroute is a virtual phone system — no special hardware is required. Calls route to cell phones, office phones, or existing lines.
- Available in the US and Canada only.
- You can record a custom after-hours greeting before forwarding to PupPilot.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Calls don't reach PupPilot | Check the call routing in Manager for your virtual phone number, and verify schedule settings at Settings → Hours of Operation. Verify the PupPilot number is correct. |
| After-hours forwarding not activating | Verify the Hours of Operation schedule is configured correctly. Check that the timezone matches your clinic location. |
| No desk phones available for transfers | Talkroute is a virtual system — no special hardware is required. Use staff cell phones, office phones, or a separate VoIP number for transfers. |
| Calls loop between PupPilot and your system | The internal number is forwarding to PupPilot on no-answer. Change the fallback to voicemail. |