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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Tinylawn's AI receptionist, leads, appointments, forms, billing, free trial, call recovery, transfers, and account settings.

Quick answers to the most common questions about Tinylawn.


Getting Started

Do I need a credit card to sign up?

No. Your free trial includes 10 free calls over 14 days, with no credit card required. You'll only need to add payment information when you're ready to subscribe to a plan.

Can I change my phone number after signing up?

Your phone number is assigned during onboarding. If you need a different number, contact our support team and we'll help you get set up with a new one.

What industries does Tinylawn support?

Tinylawn is built for home service businesses including landscape maintenance, landscape design and build, tree care, snow and ice removal, irrigation, pest control, pressure washing, and cleaning. The platform adapts your default services and pricing based on your industry.




AI Receptionist

Is the receptionist available 24/7?

Yes. Your AI receptionist answers calls around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It uses your configured business hours and appointment settings to decide when to offer visit times, but it always picks up the phone.

Can the AI handle multiple calls at the same time?

Yes. Unlike a human receptionist, the AI can handle multiple simultaneous calls without putting anyone on hold.

What happens if the AI can't understand a caller?

If the AI can't gather enough information to create a lead (for example, an unclear address or service need), the call is tagged so you can follow up. You'll still get a full transcript and recording of the call.

Can the AI transfer a call to me or my team?

Yes. Set up warm transfer routes under Settings > Receptionist > Call transfers. You can choose when to transfer (for example, urgent issues, billing questions, or when someone asks for the owner) and when those numbers should ring.

What happens if a caller hangs up early?

If call recovery is enabled, Tinylawn can text the caller a link to your default online form so they can still submit their request. Turn this on under Settings > Receptionist > Call recovery.

Do spam calls count toward my usage?

No. Calls identified as spam are not counted toward your monthly call allowance or trial limit.

Can I listen to call recordings?

Yes. Every call includes a full audio recording and written transcript. Go to the Calls page and click on any call to listen and read the details.




Leads & Appointments

How does the AI know my availability?

The receptionist checks your business hours, appointment request windows, existing appointments, earliest availability, and any date overrides (like holidays) in real time. Keep these settings up to date under Settings > Scheduling.

Can customers reschedule or cancel by phone?

Yes. If a customer calls back, the AI looks up their most recent appointment by phone number and can capture a reschedule or cancellation request during the call. Your team still confirms the final schedule on the lead.

What is a Virtual Site Report?

When a lead is created with a valid address, Tinylawn can enrich the property with public data and generate a Virtual Site Report — an overview of the property, observations, possible challenges, and service recommendations. This helps you prepare quotes before visiting.

Why did a lead get tagged as "Needs Follow Up"?

This usually means the AI gathered some information but not enough to create a complete lead — often a missing or unclear address. Review the call transcript and reach out to the customer directly.




Forms

Can I create multiple forms?

Yes. Create as many forms as you need — different forms for different services, marketing campaigns, or seasons. Each form has its own URL and tracks views and submissions independently.

What can I use forms for?

Use a form URL or QR code on business cards, uniforms, fleet vehicles, flyers, posters, and more. Every submission is captured as a lead. Your default form is also used for missed-call recovery texts.

What formats are available for QR codes?

You can download QR codes in PNG, JPEG, or SVG format. Use SVG for large-format printing (banners, vehicle wraps) and PNG or JPEG for everything else.




Integrations

Can I send leads to Zapier or my other tools?

Yes. Create an API key under Settings > Integrations, connect Tinylawn in Zapier, and use the New Lead trigger to send leads into tools like Jobber, ServiceTitan, Google Sheets, and more.




Billing

When does my free trial end?

Your trial ends when you hit 10 calls or 14 days, whichever comes first. Spam calls don't count.

What happens when I go over my included calls?

Additional billable calls are charged at your plan's overage rate. Overage is calculated and charged automatically at the end of each billing cycle.

Can I switch plans at any time?

Yes. Upgrade, downgrade, or switch between monthly and annual billing whenever you need to. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

How do I update my payment method?

Go to Settings > Billing and open the Stripe customer portal, where you can update your card, view invoices, and manage payment details.




Account & Settings

How do I change my business hours?

Go to Settings > Scheduling and set your open/close times for each day of the week. You can also add date overrides for holidays. Changes take effect immediately.

Can I get a daily summary email?

Yes. Turn on the daily digest under Settings > Digests to get a morning email summarizing yesterday's calls and web leads.

Can I add team members to my account?

Tinylawn accounts are organized by business. Under Manage Organization > Members you can invite team members by email.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Settings > Danger Zone and click Delete Account. This permanently removes all data, releases your phone number, and cancels your subscription. This action cannot be undone.

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