> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zuper.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Record a Sales Conversation Using PLAUD

> Use a supported PLAUD recorder to capture in-person customer conversations and access the recordings in Zuper Sales Coach.

With PLAUD connected to Zuper Sales Coach, you can now record in-person customer conversations without relying on your phone during the interaction.

Whether you're conducting a site inspection, discussing customer requirements, or presenting a proposal, you can start recording with a simple long press on your PLAUD device or through the recording options available in a Job, Proposal, or Sales Coach.

Once the recording syncs to Zuper, Sales Coach transcribes and analyzes the conversation, helping you review customer discussions, identify objections, and track follow-up actions.\


[Video walkthrough](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NyAYaE5dek728kjpnSU6waodEvl1GUWV/preview)

## Supported PLAUD devices

Zuper supports the following PLAUD recording devices:

* PLAUD Note Pro
* PLAUD NotePin S

> [accordion] **Before you begin**
>
> Make sure you have:
>
> * Access to Sales Coach in the Zuper Field Service app.
>
> * A supported PLAUD recorder. See how to [pair your PLAUD recorder](#connect-your-plaud-recorder).
>
> * Bluetooth enabled and the required permissions granted to Zuper.
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > A PLAUD recorder can be associated with only one Zuper user account at a time. If another user has already paired the device, they must release the association before you can connect it.

## Connect your PLAUD recorder

To start recording with PLAUD, you must first pair the device with your Zuper account.

[Video walkthrough](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y1wXD1jebq99In4G0XwKZPQBKjTXPbZ0/preview)

1. Open the Zuper Field Service app and navigate to **Sales Coach**.
2. Tap **PLAUD +** in the upper-right corner.
3. If prompted, tap **Allow** to grant Bluetooth permissions.
4. Turn on your PLAUD recorder by pressing its record button.
5. Wait while Zuper searches for nearby devices.
6. Select your PLAUD recorder from the list of available devices to pair it.

Once connected, your PLAUD recorder is ready to capture conversations for Sales Coach.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Note**: If your recorder does not appear, make sure it is turned on and tap **Scan again**.

## Record a conversation

You can start a recording directly from your PLAUD device or through the recording options in the Zuper Field Service app.\
When you start a recording from a Job or Proposal, you can choose the audio source on the **Obtain recording consent** screen:

* **PLAUD recorder:** Captures audio using your connected PLAUD device.
* **Built-in mic:** Captures audio using your phone's microphone.

Select your preferred source, inform the customer that the recording is being captured, and obtain the required consent before tapping **Start Recording**.

### Record directly from your PLAUD device

[Video walkthrough](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrYyWm6247lEoNV4HpFrWAnxFc5UsuMY/preview)

1. Make sure your PLAUD recorder is connected to your Zuper account.
2. Inform the customer and obtain the required recording consent.
3. Long-press the recording button on your PLAUD device to start recording.
4. A notification appears on your phone, indicating that recording is in progress.
5. Continue your conversation and stop the recording using your PLAUD device controls.

After you stop recording, the audio is transferred to your phone over Bluetooth and uploaded to Zuper.

The notification also reminds you to open Zuper and associate the recording with the relevant Customer, Job, or Quote.

### Record from a Job

1. Open the required Job in the Zuper Field Service app.
2. Tap the **+** icon in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap **Field Recording**.
4. On the **Obtain recording consent** screen, read the disclosure to the customer or tap **Play Disclosure**.
5. After obtaining the required consent, tap **Start Recording**.

   ![Plaud Select Job Iphone 1](https://mintcdn.com/zuperinc/L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK/images/plaud-select-job-iphone_1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK\&q=85\&s=5d670bb5c59b5f4b804380f5ea83e994)

### Record during a Proposal presentation

1. Open the required Proposal in the Zuper Field Service app.
2. Tap **Present proposal**.
3. On the **Obtain recording consent** screen, inform the customer about the recording.
4. Tap **Play Disclosure** to play the recording notice, if needed.
5. Once the necessary consent is obtained, tap **Start Recording**.\


   ![Plaud Select Proposal Iphone](https://mintcdn.com/zuperinc/L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK/images/plaud-select-proposal-iphone.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK\&q=85\&s=dc3bd8061efbc1f1b3571c3cf2ce833a)

The consent screen also provides a **Skip** option to continue without starting a recording.

### Start a new recording from Sales Coach

You can also start a recording from Sales Coach without opening a Job or a Proposal first, and associate it with a customer record as you go. Your connected PLAUD recorder captures the audio. See [Start a new recording from Sales Coach](https://docs.zuper.co/sales-coach/Recording-a-Sales-Conversation.md#start-a-new-recording-from-sales-coach) for the full procedure.

## Sync and review your recordings

After you stop recording, the audio transfers from your PLAUD recorder to your phone over Bluetooth. Longer recordings may take a few minutes to transfer. Stay near the recorder until the transfer is complete.

Your recording then moves through these stages:

1. **Uploading:** Sales Coach displays an upload message indicating how many recordings are being uploaded.
2. **Transcribing:** Zuper converts the audio into text. This usually takes a few minutes. Pull down to refresh the recording list or return to the recording later.
3. **Analysis:** Sales Coach analyzes the conversation and provides a score, outcome, objections, and action items. The recording appears in the list as soon as the upload starts, so you don't have to wait on site for the score.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Note**:
>
> * Recordings must be at least 60 seconds long to qualify for coaching analysis. Shorter recordings are saved but do not receive coaching analysis.
> * The maximum recording length is 3 hours.

## View recordings on a Job or Proposal

Recordings associated with a Job or a Proposal are also available on the corresponding record. For details, see[Find recordings on a job or proposal](https://docs.zuper.co/sales-coach/Recording-a-Sales-Conversation.md#View-your-recordings).\


![Job Field Recordings Iphone](https://mintcdn.com/zuperinc/L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK/images/job-field-recordings-iphone.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=L8dSegZhBeKdXsnK\&q=85\&s=27d37e85d2de426bef3fb47dd5dc995f)

## Manage your PLAUD connection

A PLAUD recorder can be associated with only one Zuper user account at a time. You can use the same recorder on another phone with your existing account or release its association so another user can connect it.

### Use your PLAUD recorder on another phone

1. Disconnect the PLAUD recorder from your current phone.
2. Open the Zuper Field Service app on your other phone using the same user account.
3. Navigate to **Sales Coach**.
4. Tap **PLAUD +** and connect your PLAUD recorder.

### Connect a PLAUD recorder to another user's account

To let another sales representative use your recorder:

1. Forget the recorder and release its association with your Zuper account.
2. Ask the other user to open Sales Coach and tap **PLAUD +**.
3. Ask them to select the recorder from the list of available devices.

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Warning**: Disconnecting the recorder from Bluetooth does not necessarily release its association with your Zuper account. Another user cannot connect until the association is released.


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