{"id":116420,"date":"2022-09-23T13:37:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T13:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/?post_type=updates&#038;p=116420"},"modified":"2022-09-23T14:30:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T14:30:47","slug":"say-hello-to-phorestguest-your-new-automated-front-desk","status":"publish","type":"updates","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/au\/updates\/say-hello-to-phorestguest-your-new-automated-front-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Say hello to PhorestGuest, your new automated front desk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to move to deskless reception? Or provide an alternative check-in during busy periods?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our brand new PhorestGuest app enables you to offer a deskless check-in experience for your clients. Simply load the app onto an iPad or Android tablet, place it near the entrance and let your clients check-in with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time a client checks themselves in, your team will get a notification through PhorestGo so you will always know who is waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1QwnhfwKGNKVn_Bkr7ixVmQey9hUDKkXoA6icPPYymw8A0IP3g1GAhh8-T2izHvtuKwnoYxSYXt3OIOL8QsVEjDmilZVS_NZQuBMqqj3l_kV3_hs-yjYHpdcVF2NBqupq6Ayj9pj-PtS-cnMCpSxWlq7k5htwlkAUr187C_K0VdjDDug43f6P7K8Rw\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of PhorestGuest?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deskless Check-In whenever you need it<\/strong>; busy periods can mean your front desk is choc-o-bloc. PhorestGuest automates the check-in process and can free up valuable time for your receptionist and other team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A streamlined experience for your customers<\/strong>; Your customers don\u2019t need to wait around for you to check them in manually. With PhorestGuest, customers can simply check themselves in and take a seat while they wait for their service to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rest assured that you will alway be in the know<\/strong>; PhorestGuest syncs with PhorestGo, so that you get instant notifications when someone checks in. This way, you will always know who is waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I set it up?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Download <strong>PhorestGuest<\/strong> from the Apple\/Google Play store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign in<\/strong> using the same details you use to sign into <strong>Phorest Go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once signed in, your clients can now enter their email address or phone number and tap <strong>Start check-in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After their appointment is found, the client can tap the Check-in button, which will automatically check in the appointment on the Phorest Appointments calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about using PhorestGuest <a href=\"https:\/\/support.phorest.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6384781515538\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to move to deskless reception? 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