Overview

This node interacts with the Asterisk PBX system via the Asterisk REST Interface (ARI) to manage call bridges. Specifically, the 'Add Channel' operation allows users to add a specified channel to an existing bridge. This is useful in telephony scenarios where calls need to be dynamically connected or grouped within a bridge for conferencing or call control purposes.

Use Case Examples

1. Adding a user's call channel to a conference bridge to enable multi-party communication.
2. Dynamically including a new participant's channel into an ongoing call bridge during a support call.

Properties

Output

JSON

• bridgeId - The unique ID of the bridge where the channel was added.
• channelId - The ID of the channel that was added to the bridge.
• role - The role assigned to the channel within the bridge, if specified.

Dependencies

• Requires connection to an Asterisk PBX system via the Asterisk REST Interface (ARI).
• Needs API authentication credentials for the Asterisk system.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Bridge ID and Channel ID are correct and exist in the Asterisk system; invalid IDs will cause errors.
• Check that the API credentials have sufficient permissions to modify bridges and channels.
• Network connectivity issues to the Asterisk server can cause request failures.
• If the role field is used, verify that the role value is supported by the Asterisk bridge configuration.

Links

• Asterisk ARI Bridge Resource Documentation - Official documentation for managing bridges in Asterisk via ARI.