Can our own agent use a Chert-operated FaceTime line?
Can our own agent use a Chert-operated FaceTime line?
Yes. Use BYOR. Chert operates the line and bridge; your agent joins your own LiveKit room using a token from your backend. Chert joins with a separate token you provide. A Chert-operated line does not require a Chert-managed Assistant.
Does our agent receive the caller's camera?
Does our agent receive the caller's camera?
Yes. On video calls, the bridge publishes
facetime-remote-video alongside facetime-remote-audio. Subscribe to both and connect the video frames to your agent’s vision pipeline. Audio-only calls do not include caller video.How many teams can call at once?
How many teams can call at once?
One active call per provisioned line. N independently provisioned, ready lines support up to N simultaneous calls, subject to your agent and LiveKit capacity. Confirm your event’s actual line allocation with Chert; teams can share fewer lines through sequential slots. See Limits and readiness.
Are LiveKit Cloud keys all we need for a demo?
Are LiveKit Cloud keys all we need for a demo?
You also need a provisioned FaceTime line, an agent runtime, room and token creation, and an HTTPS decision webhook. Follow the preparation checklist, then rehearse a live video call before the demo.
Does the caller need to install anything?
Does the caller need to install anything?
No. Any iPhone, iPad, or Mac with FaceTime works. That is the point.
Can one assistant serve multiple lines?
Can one assistant serve multiple lines?
Yes. Each line resolves the assistant’s active published version independently.
Can I switch a line's assistant mid-day?
Can I switch a line's assistant mid-day?
Yes. Assign another assistant or publish a new version; it takes effect on the next call. Active calls never change mid-call.
What if my BYOR call.incoming endpoint is down?
What if my BYOR call.incoming endpoint is down?
The call is declined at the response deadline. The caller experiences a normal unanswered or busy call.
Are audio-only agents supported?
Are audio-only agents supported?
Yes. FaceTime Audio uses the same assistant; the avatar is simply not rendered.
Can I run my own voice or LLM but use Chert's avatar?
Can I run my own voice or LLM but use Chert's avatar?
Not currently. BYOR gives you full control by bringing the entire agent; Managed Assistants uses Chert’s managed stack end-to-end.
How do I get design-partner access?
How do I get design-partner access?
Contact the Chert team to provision a FaceTime line and enable your integration.

