Call Screening

Get all the context before answering the phone

Allo’s Call Screening lets you take control of incoming calls. A voice assistant asks unknown callers why they’re calling, so you can take control of answering or not.

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How does it work?

Allo asks unknown callers to state their reason before connecting them—giving you the context you need to decide whether to answer.

🤖 AI Receptionist answers for you

When a call comes in, Allo’s voice assistant answers instantly and asks the caller their purpose.

📩 AI-Powered Call Transcription

Caller’s purpose is displayed on your screen, allowing you to decide how to handle the call.

🔧 Fully Customizable

Screen all calls or only unknown numbers—customize it to match your workflow.

What are the benefits
of Call Screening?

Time Efficiency

Say goodbye to distractions—answer only the calls that matter.

Spam Protection

Automatically block spam or send it to voicemail—saving you time and keeping your line clean.

Simple and Automatic

Activate call screening in minutes—Allô takes care of the rest.

At a
price.

One price covers everything: AI receptionist, call routing, recordings, transcripts, messages, and more.

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Why Allo?

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Seamless Caller Identification

Allô’s AI assistant screens callers and transcribes their responses in real time—so you always stay informed.

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Customizable for Your Needs

Customize call screening—filter all calls or just unknown numbers to fit your workflow.

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Works on Any Device

Whether you’re using iPhone or Android, Allô’s call screening ensures you stay in control.

Simplify your business calls with Allo

Manage calls, voicemails, and messages—all in one app. Try Allo free for 7 days.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

What is phone call screening?

Call screening is the process of evaluating incoming calls by asking the caller to state their purpose. This helps you decide whether to answer, reject, or send the call to voicemail.

How do I turn on call screening on my phone?

If you own an Android phone, Google Assistant can screen calls on Pixel phones through Call Screen, which transcribes calls in real-time and lets you decide whether to answer. However, this feature is not available on all Android devices by default.
On iPhones, Live Voicemail (introduced in iOS 17) transcribes voicemail messages in real-time, allowing you to see what a caller is saying before deciding to pick up.
If you want more advanced call screening, apps like Allô offers real-time caller identification, spam blocking, and AI-powered call management for both Android and iPhone users.

What is the purpose of call screening?

Call screening saves time, reduces spam, and ensures you focus on meaningful interactions by filtering out unwanted or irrelevant calls.

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