Overview

This node interacts with the Asterisk PBX system via the Asterisk REST Interface (ARI) to manage call bridges. Specifically, the 'Create' operation under the 'Bridges' resource allows users to create a new call bridge in the Asterisk system. This is useful in telephony scenarios where calls need to be connected or mixed together, such as in conference calls or call holding setups.

Use Case Examples

1. Creating a mixing bridge to combine multiple call channels into a single audio stream for a conference call.
2. Creating a holding bridge to keep call channels separate while they are on hold.
3. Creating a bridge that passes DTMF events through for interactive voice response (IVR) systems.

Properties

Output

JSON

• bridge
  • id - Unique identifier of the created bridge.
  • name - Name of the created bridge, if provided.
  • type - Type of the created bridge, e.g., mixing, holding.
  • channels - Channels currently part of the bridge.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Asterisk REST Interface (ARI).

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the base URL and credentials for the Asterisk API are correctly configured to avoid authentication errors.
• If the bridge creation fails, verify that the provided bridge ID is unique and that the type value is valid.
• Network connectivity issues to the Asterisk server can cause request failures; check network settings and server availability.

Links

• Asterisk ARI Bridges Documentation - Official documentation for managing bridges via the Asterisk REST Interface.