Aircall is updating its HubSpot CTI integration to ensure continued compatibility with HubSpot’s evolving platform. This change is necessary due to HubSpot's deprecation of the legacy calling system, and it aims to provide a more stable and seamless calling experience across both Sales CRM and Helpdesk.

Why is this update happening?

HubSpot is phasing out its legacy calling infrastructure by the end of August 2025. This affects all integrations, including Aircall’s CTI, which previously operated inside HubSpot pages.

What’s changing: the "Two-App" solution

To comply with HubSpot’s platform changes and offer a unified experience, Aircall is introducing a "Two-App" CTI architecture.

Components of the new CTI

  • In-page Aircall CTI (Remote Window): The dialer embedded directly in HubSpot. Think of it as the call control panel.

  • Aircall Calling Window (Background Service): A separate pop-out window that manages the actual call engine behind the scenes.

Image showing the pop-up calling window

Together, these provide a seamless and stable experience, avoiding call drops while maintaining the ability to make and receive calls directly from within HubSpot.

Once released, both Sales CRM and Helpdesk users will have the same updated experience:

User groupCurrent experienceNew experience
Sales CRMOld in-page CTIIn-page CTI + pop-out Calling Window
HelpdeskEmpty CTI + pop-out onlyIn-page CTI + pop-out Calling Window

The new CTI includes core features like:

  • Making and receiving calls

  • Selecting numbers

  • In-call actions (mute, hold, transfer, etc.)

  • Call History

  • Setting availability

Features and user experience

The following features are available in this version of the HubSpot CTI integration:

SMS feature

  • Send and receive SMS messages
  • Access three views:
    • All messages
    • Open messages
    • Assigned to you

Conversations feature

  • When selecting an SMS, the conversation thread will be displayed in full.
ViewDescription
Aircall desktop app keypad showing options to call or message a contact..png
Navigation bar – Displays key tabs such as Keypad, Calls, and Messages, allowing users to switch between communication views.
Messages view in the Aircall desktop app displaying recent SMS and WhatsApp conversations..png
Messages view – Shows all ongoing conversations and their statuses (e.g., unread messages, message types like WhatsApp or SMS).
Conversation view in the Aircall desktop app showing missed call details and SMS reply options..png
Conversations view – Displays message history with a specific contact, including missed calls and sent or received messages.

Additional behavior details

  • Badge indicators appear on the Calls and Messages tabs to notify you of missed calls and unread messages, so you can stay informed without leaving HubSpot.
  • Message-level unread indicators remain visible within the message list.
  • After a call ends, users are automatically redirected to the keypad page. This behavior is intentional, allowing the user to queue for their next call.
Aircall dialer integrated in HubSpot contact view, allowing calls and messages directly from a contact record

Why two apps?

HubSpot mandates this architecture for all calling providers—including its own. The two-app setup prevents call drops and supports stability across its multi-page platform.