To ensure a true silent handoff, make sure your destination assistant (assistant 2) is configured like this:

json
{
  "firstMessage": "",
  "firstMessageMode": "assistant-speaks-first-with-model-generated-message",
  "prompt": "...Proceed directly to the Task section without any greetings or small talk."
}

This setup prevents both explicit transfer messages and post-transfer silence, as the assistant will immediately begin the next task with a model-generated message. Double-check that both

firstMessage

and

firstMessageMode

are set as above, and that your prompt includes the direct-to-task instruction for assistant 2. For more, see the [silent transfers documentation](https://docs.vapi.ai/squads/silent-transfers). Source: - [Silent Transfers Documentation](https://docs.vapi.ai/squads/silent-transfers)

I do have all 3 set up

Hi flyingAvacados, To achieve a silent handoff: 1. For Assistant 1 (Handoff Assistant): - Ensure the prompt explicitly instructs the assistant to initiate a handoff silently without any verbal cue. You can include a line like:

When transferring to Assistant 2, call the transfer tool immediately without any verbal indication.

2. For Assistant 2 (Destination Assistant): - Confirm that

firstMessage

is set as an empty string and

firstMessageMode

is set to

assistant-speaks-first-with-model-generated-message

. - Ensure the prompt for Assistant 2 includes:

Proceed directly to the Task section without any greetings or small talk.

This setup should prevent any post-transfer silence and ensure assistant 2 starts immediately with the task. For more details, you can refer to the [silent handoffs documentation](https://docs.vapi.ai/squads/silent-handoffs). These configurations should help avoid unintended vocal cues during handoffs and the silence issue with Assistant 2.