Glossary

VMX (voicemail message)

VICIdial's auto-leave-voicemail feature for AMD-detected machines.

VMX = VoiceMail Xtension. VICIdial's feature for auto-leaving a recorded message when AMD detects an answering machine.

When a call hits AMD and AMD Send to VMX = Y, VICIdial plays a pre-recorded message at the beep. Agent doesn't need to be involved.

Use cases

  • Bulk callback campaigns (leave a "we tried to reach you" message)
  • Survey campaigns (leave the survey URL)
  • Appointment reminders

Compliance

Pre-recorded messages to cell phones STILL require prior express consent under TCPA, even if you're "just leaving a voicemail." The 2021 PDR ruling confirmed this. Pre-recorded VMX should only fire on consented numbers.

Configuration

  • Recording: upload via Admin → Audio Store, reference by name
  • Per-campaign: set the VMX message + AMD Send to VMX = Y
  • Smart: route AMD-detected to a "leave message" sub-routine

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