[asterisk-users] call extension play sound file then connect caller

[Richard Mudgett]

> >> I am trying to setup a context to take a inbound call, hold the
> >> call,
> >> connect to
> >> an external number, play a sound file to the external number, then
> >> connect
> >> the inbound caller to the external number.
> >>
> >> My thought was to accept the call and place them in a parking lot.
> >> Then
> >> call
> >> the external number, play the sound file and connect the inbound
> >> caller
> >> to
> >> the external number.
> >>
> >>
> >> Is this even possible and if so, is this the best approach?
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you in advance.
> >>
> >
> > You might look into FollowMe, especially if you want the external
> > number
> > to have a choice of whether or not to accept the call.
> >
> > A very high level overview is here:
> > http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/2705-asterisk-how-to-use-followme-to-call-a-series-of-phone-numbers/
> > (though that gave me enough to get started)
> >
> 
> 
> Thanks for the reply. I tried using FollowMe as it seemed like the
> perfect
> solution, however I was unable to play the sound file then connect
> the
> caller. I would like to bypass the need to press the 1 to accept the
> call.

Have you tried the Dial application M or U options?

Richard