Introduction to Centrical CRM

Last updated: March 15, 2025

Welcome to Centrical CRM

Centrical CRM is a revolutionary voice-first customer relationship management system designed specifically for modern sales teams. By combining advanced voice command capabilities with powerful AI insights, Centrical makes managing customer relationships more intuitive, efficient, and effective than ever before.

This documentation covers Centrical CRM version 2.5 and later. If you're using an earlier version, some features may not be available or may work differently.

Key Features

  • Voice Command Interface: Control your CRM using natural language voice commands
  • AI-Powered Insights: Gain deeper understanding of customer relationships through intelligent analysis
  • Conversation Intelligence: Analyze sales calls for insights, patterns, and coaching opportunities
  • Hardware Integration: Connect with Serebro Wearable and Omi devices for enhanced voice interaction
  • Comprehensive CRM Functionality: Manage contacts, opportunities, tasks, and communications in one platform

System Requirements

Centrical CRM is a cloud-based application that runs in most modern web browsers. For optimal performance, we recommend:

Component Minimum Requirements Recommended
Web Browser Chrome 88+, Firefox 85+, Safari 14+, Edge 88+ Latest version of Chrome or Edge
Internet Connection 3 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload 10+ Mbps download, 3+ Mbps upload
Microphone Any built-in or external microphone Noise-cancelling headset or Serebro Wearable
Mobile Device (for app) iOS 14+ or Android 10+ iOS 16+ or Android 12+

Getting Support

If you need help with Centrical CRM, you have several options:

  • In-app Support: Click the help icon in the top-right corner of any page to access context-sensitive help
  • Email Support: Contact our support team at support@centricalcrm.com
  • Phone Support: Call us at +1 (800) 555-1234 (available for Professional and Enterprise plans)
  • Community Forum: Connect with other users and share tips at community.centricalcrm.com

Account Setup

Last updated: March 10, 2025

Setting Up Your Centrical Account

This section will guide you through the process of setting up your Centrical CRM account, from initial registration to configuring your profile and preferences.

Registration Process

To create a new Centrical CRM account:

  1. Visit app.centricalcrm.com/register or click "Get Started" on our homepage
  2. Enter your email address, name, and create a password
  3. Select your subscription plan (or start with a free trial)
  4. Enter your company information
  5. Provide payment details (not required for free trials)
  6. Click "Create Account" to complete registration

After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to verify your email address. Click the link to activate your account.

Registration Screen
The Centrical CRM registration screen

Initial Setup Wizard

When you first log in to your new account, you'll be guided through a setup wizard that helps you:

  • Configure your organization settings
  • Customize your sales pipeline stages
  • Set up your user profile
  • Import existing contacts and opportunities (optional)
  • Connect integrations like email, calendar, and phone systems

We recommend completing the entire setup wizard for the best experience, but you can skip steps and return to them later from the Settings menu.

User Profile Configuration

To configure your user profile:

  1. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen
  2. Select "My Profile" from the dropdown menu
  3. Upload a profile picture (recommended for team collaboration)
  4. Update your personal information and contact details
  5. Set your time zone and language preferences
  6. Configure notification preferences
  7. Set up your email signature
  8. Click "Save Changes" to apply your updates
Pro Tip: Uploading a clear profile picture helps your colleagues identify you in the system and personalizes your client emails.

Voice Recognition Setup

To optimize the voice command feature for your voice:

  1. Go to Settings > Voice Interface
  2. Click "Voice Recognition Setup"
  3. Follow the prompts to read a series of test phrases
  4. Adjust microphone sensitivity if needed
  5. Set your preferred wake word (default is "Hey Centrical")
  6. Complete the confirmation test

This voice training process takes about 2-3 minutes and significantly improves recognition accuracy. We recommend repeating this process in different environments where you commonly work.

Two-Factor Authentication

For enhanced security, we strongly recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA):

  1. Go to Settings > Security
  2. Click "Enable Two-Factor Authentication"
  3. Choose your preferred 2FA method:
    • Authenticator app (recommended)
    • SMS verification
    • Email verification
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup
  5. Save your backup codes in a secure location
Important: Store your backup codes securely. These codes are your only way to access your account if you lose access to your authentication device.

Voice Interface Basics

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Using the Voice Command Interface

The voice command interface is at the core of the Centrical CRM experience. This section will help you understand how to interact with the system using natural language voice commands.

Activating the Voice Interface

There are several ways to activate the voice interface:

  • Wake Word: Say "Hey Centrical" (or your custom wake word) to activate voice listening
  • Button Press: Click the microphone icon in the top navigation bar
  • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Alt+Space (Windows/Linux) or Option+Space (Mac)
  • Serebro Wearable: Press the action button on your Serebro device
  • Omi Device: Use the wake gesture near your Omi device

When the voice interface is active, you'll see a visual indicator (pulsing microphone icon) and hear a subtle audio cue.

Active Voice Interface
The voice interface indicator when active

Basic Command Structure

Centrical understands natural language commands, so you can speak naturally rather than memorizing specific phrases. However, most effective commands follow this general structure:

[Action] [Object] [Qualifier] [Details]

For example:

"Create a new contact for John Smith at Acme Corporation"
Action: Create Object: contact Qualifier: new Details: John Smith at Acme Corporation
"Find all opportunities worth more than fifty thousand dollars"
Action: Find Object: opportunities Qualifier: all Details: worth more than $50,000
"Schedule a call with Sarah Johnson tomorrow at 2 PM"
Action: Schedule Object: call Qualifier: with Sarah Johnson Details: tomorrow at 2 PM

Command Confirmation

Centrical uses different levels of confirmation based on the action you're taking:

  • Visual Confirmation: For simple actions, you'll see visual feedback without requiring explicit confirmation
  • Quick Confirmation: For standard actions, Centrical will display what it understood and give you a moment to cancel before proceeding
  • Explicit Confirmation: For critical actions (like deleting records or sending messages), Centrical will ask for explicit verbal confirmation

You can adjust these confirmation settings in Settings > Voice Interface > Confirmation Levels.

Pro Tip: To cancel a command in progress, say "Cancel" or "Nevermind," or click the X button in the voice interface display.

Command Feedback

Centrical provides multiple forms of feedback for your voice commands:

  • Visual Transcript: Shows what the system heard
  • Interpretation Display: Shows how the system understood your command
  • Voice Response: Provides spoken confirmation or asks for clarification
  • Action Result: Shows the outcome of the command (e.g., new contact created)

You can control which feedback methods are used in Settings > Voice Interface > Feedback Preferences.

Common Voice Commands

Here are some examples of common voice commands across different categories:

Category Example Commands
Navigation "Go to dashboard"
"Show my contacts"
"Open opportunities pipeline"
"Take me to settings"
Contact Management "Create new contact"
"Find John Smith's contact"
"Update Sarah's email address"
"Show all contacts from Acme Corp"
Opportunity Management "Create new opportunity for Johnson account"
"Update Miller deal to Proposal stage"
"Show all deals closing this month"
"What's the status of the Acme opportunity?"
Task Management "Create task to follow up with Sarah"
"Show my tasks due today"
"Mark Jenkins task as complete"
"Reschedule Acme proposal to Friday"
Communications "Call John Smith"
"Send email to Maria about project timeline"
"Text reminder to James for tomorrow's meeting"
"Record notes from Johnson call"

Voice Command History

Centrical maintains a history of your voice commands, which you can access by:

  1. Clicking the voice interface icon in the top navigation
  2. Selecting "Command History" from the dropdown menu

The command history shows:

  • What you said (transcript)
  • How the system interpreted it
  • The action that was taken
  • Timestamp of the command

You can also use the command history to repeat previous commands or create command templates for common tasks.

AI Insights Platform

Last updated: February 28, 2025

Understanding AI Insights

Centrical's AI Insights platform analyzes your customer data, communications, and sales activities to provide actionable intelligence that helps you build stronger relationships and close more deals.

Note: AI Insights are available in Professional and Enterprise plans. Starter plans have access to basic insights only.

Types of AI Insights

Centrical offers several categories of AI-powered insights:

Lead Scoring

Automatically ranks leads based on likelihood to convert, using factors like engagement, fit, and behavior patterns.

Sentiment Analysis

Analyzes customer communications to detect emotional signals, relationship health, and potential issues.

Conversation Intelligence

Extracts insights from sales calls, identifies key moments, and suggests improvements.

Pipeline Predictions

Forecasts sales outcomes with confidence intervals, identifies at-risk deals, and suggests actions.

Next Best Actions

Recommends specific steps to advance deals or strengthen relationships based on historical patterns.

Competitive Intelligence

Provides insights about competitors mentioned in customer communications and suggests positioning strategies.

Accessing AI Insights

You can access AI insights through multiple channels:

  • Dashboard Widgets: Customizable insight panels on your main dashboard
  • Record Views: Insight tabs on contact, opportunity, and account records
  • AI Insights Hub: Dedicated section for in-depth analysis (AI Insights in the main navigation)
  • Notifications: Proactive alerts for important insights
  • Voice Interface: Ask questions like "What's the sentiment trend for Acme Corp?" or "Which leads should I focus on today?"
AI Insights Dashboard
The AI Insights Hub dashboard with various insight categories

Understanding Insight Sources

Centrical's AI insights are generated by analyzing data from multiple sources:

  • CRM Data: Contact, opportunity, and activity records
  • Communication History: Emails, calls, meetings, and text messages
  • Engagement Metrics: Email opens, link clicks, document views
  • Voice Interactions: Transcribed calls and meeting recordings
  • External Data: News, social media, and market information (Enterprise plan only)

All data analysis is performed in compliance with your organization's privacy settings and data governance policies.

Confidence Levels

Each AI insight includes a confidence level that indicates the system's certainty in its assessment:

Confidence Level Meaning Visual Indicator
Very High (90-100%) Strong evidence supports this insight ●●●●●
High (70-89%) Substantial evidence supports this insight ●●●●○
Medium (50-69%) Moderate evidence supports this insight ●●●○○
Low (30-49%) Limited evidence supports this insight ●●○○○
Very Low (0-29%) Minimal evidence supports this insight ●○○○○

Consider confidence levels when making decisions based on AI insights. Lower confidence insights should be treated as suggestions for further investigation rather than definitive conclusions.

Pro Tip: You can adjust the minimum confidence threshold for displaying insights in Settings > AI Insights > Display Preferences.

Providing Feedback on Insights

Centrical's AI system learns from your feedback to improve future insights. For each insight, you can:

  • Confirm: Mark the insight as accurate
  • Reject: Indicate the insight is inaccurate
  • Comment: Provide additional context or explanation

Your feedback helps train the AI system to better understand your business context and preferences.

Important: While AI insights are valuable tools, they should complement, not replace, human judgment. Always consider insights in the context of your knowledge and experience.