FreePBX Streaming Music On Hold

The future-ready, forward-thinking MOH solution

There's a cure for boring default music on hold: one or more live streaming hold queues on your FreePBX platform. Easy On Hold® created the first streaming music on hold service in 2013, to add value to marketers, technicians and callers alike.

Streaming MOH is just another great advancement that keeps you at the forefront.

Free PBX Streaming Music On Hold Integration

Upgrading mpg123 for HTTPS

FreePBX natively uses mpg123 for streaming hold music and messages, however, even more modern versions of FreePBX, however, based on CentOS 7, likely use mpg123 version 1.25.x, which predates HTTPS streaming capabilities.

Upgrade Options

  • Download the latest mpg123 source code from the official website and install the newest version on your platform.
  • Investigate FreePBX17, which has transitioned to a Debian-based system.

Easy On Hold® can provide a non-secure http stream, as shown below.

How to set up a custom hold music stream in FreePBX
  1. Receive a music on hold stream URL from Easy On Hold. It will look like this: http://eoh-prod-9-ns.easyonholdcloud.com/25d56c9f75dc4cc49214806c5d8621f1
  2. Under APPLICATIONS TAB > System Recordings
  3. Under SETTINGS TAB > Music On Hold
  4. On the far right there is the Add Streaming Category button - this is important
  5. In the field for Category Name - type EOH Stream to name the category
  6. n the field for Application -s enter your string: /usr/bin/mpg123 -q -r 8000 -f 8192 -b 1024 --mono -s http://eoh-prod-6-ns.easyonholdcloud.com/55d86c9f65dc4cc49214906c6d8681f8
  7. Submit Changes
  8. Under CONNECTIVITY TAB > Inbound Routes
  9. Select MAIN INBOUND NUMBER
  10. Scroll down to Music On Hold field and select category: EOH Stream (the category you made)
  11. Call to test

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  1. Find out what costs may be involved
  2. Request a free custom script and sample audio
  3. Talk to our experts about compatibility with your communications platform
  4. For call centers/contact centers: discover new technology for Queue Music solutions
  5. No obligation; it takes only 15 to 30 minutes to get the right music on hold messages solution

A better experience for you, your customer and their callers

All music on hold must be properly licensed, either through the appropriate Performing Rights Organization in your country, or a licensed provider, such as Easy On Hold®. Shoutcast streams are NOT licensed for your use on any telecom platform. Beware of your licensing liabilities before putting music on hold.

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