Step 1: Download the App
Download Craft at craftflow.com/download — available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Open the app and log in with the email and password from your invite.Don’t have login credentials? Ask your manager or admin to send you an invite from Settings > Users in the Craft dashboard.
Step 2: Allow Permissions
When the app asks, tap Allow for:- Microphone — required for recording (this is the most important one)
- Notifications — so you get reminders to record at appointments
- Location (optional) — helps auto-match recordings to jobs in your CRM
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
If you accidentally denied microphone access: Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone > find Craft > toggle ON
Step 3: Record Your First Appointment
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Open the Craft app when you arrive at the job
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Tap the Record button
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Confirm or select the customer/job
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Place your device for best audio
Phone: Put it in your shirt pocket with the microphone facing up. iPad: Keep it with you throughout the entire appointment — don’t leave it in another room.
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Run your appointment as normal
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When you're done, tap Stop
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Wait for the green checkmark
This means your recording uploaded successfully.
Quick Tips for Great Recordings
Using Checkpoint (Real-Time AI Coaching)
Checkpoint gives you AI coaching during the appointment — not after. How to use it:- While recording, tap the Checkpoint icon
- AI analyzes your conversation so far
- You get instant tips: what to cover next, how the customer is responding, objection suggestions
- After your inspection, before presenting options
- When the customer is reviewing paperwork
- During any natural pause
After Your Appointment
Your recording is automatically:- Transcribed — full text of the conversation
- Scored — each step of your sales process rated 0-5
- Summarized — AI highlights 2 things you did well and 1 area to improve
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't have cell service at the job?
What if I don't have cell service at the job?
No problem. Craft records offline and uploads automatically when you reconnect to WiFi or cell signal. Just keep the app open until you see the green checkmark.
Can my manager hear my recordings?
Can my manager hear my recordings?
Yes — managers and admins can review recordings and scores. That’s how they coach you. Think of it like a virtual ride-along. You can also review your own recordings and scores anytime.
What if I forget to record?
What if I forget to record?
Build the habit: open Craft when you arrive, hit Record before you knock on the door. Some teams set up automatic reminders through dispatch notifications.
Does it drain my battery?
Does it drain my battery?
Minimal impact. A typical 1-2 hour appointment uses about 5-10% battery. Start with 20%+ and you’ll be fine.
Can I pause the recording?
Can I pause the recording?
Yes. Tap Pause for phone calls or private moments. The app also auto-pauses for incoming calls. Tap Resume to continue.
What's the DISC personality thing?
What's the DISC personality thing?
Craft analyzes the customer’s communication style during the conversation and tells you their personality type (Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious). This helps you adjust your approach. You’ll see this in Checkpoint.