register as default phone app for tel: links
→ voxbi will automatically initiate calls when tel: links are clicked using native os phone app support.
what changes
voxbi integrates with the operating system to become the default handler for tel: links. when a user clicks a tel: link, voxbi launches and starts the call automatically.
this feature is implemented on both windows and mac clients, leveraging native protocols to ensure seamless call initiation without additional user steps.
benefits
- faster call initiation from web and apps
- reduces manual number dialing errors
- consistent experience across windows and mac
- improves workflow efficiency for users
use cases
- clicking phone numbers in emails or websites
- initiating calls from crm or contact management apps
- handling tel: links embedded in messaging platforms
- replacing default os phone app with voxbi
how it works
- user installs voxbi client on windows or mac.
- voxbi registers itself as the default handler for tel: protocol in the os.
- when a tel: link is clicked, the os launches voxbi automatically.
- voxbi parses the phone number and initiates the call using its voip engine.
▸ ensure voxbi has permission to register as default app in os settings for seamless call launching.