Trellus for Zoho CRM

Call the Zoho CRM list without handing it off

Turn a Zoho CRM Task list or module list into a Trellus power or parallel call block, while keeping the record, module, phone-field label, and selected number attached.

Current browser support is limited to Zoho CRM and CRM Plus on .zoho.com and .zoho.eu. Trellus does not currently create a Zoho callback Task.

Where Trellus works in Zoho CRM

Starts in: Tasks or module lists
Queue: the current Task or module view
Phone choice: the current module's phone fields
After the call: Calls record and separate Note
Current limit: .com/.eu only; no callback Task
Product walkthrough

Watch Trellus on Zoho Leads and Tasks

The walkthrough shows the Trellus entry point on demonstrated Zoho Leads and Tasks surfaces. Use your own sample records to check region, modules, fields, permissions, and the visible post-call result.

Trellus product walkthrough. The recording focuses on the Zoho calling workflow shown.

Where it works

The Zoho CRM surfaces Trellus uses

“Zoho integration” is too broad. These are the in-platform starting points covered by the current Trellus workflow.

Zoho Tasks

Start from a call Task list and keep the real Task, assigned record, phone choice, and task identity with the call.

Standard module lists

Work list views for Leads, Contacts, Accounts, Deals, Vendors, and Products when the current view and permissions resolve.

available custom-module lists

Trellus can use custom modules whose name and phone fields are available, but the team must test the module and layout it calls.

Selected record workflows

Use one-off Lead, Contact, Account, Deal, or custom-record context while keeping the owner of the selected phone number clear.

Rep workflow

From CRM view to completed call

01

Open the worklist

Start from the Zoho Task list, module list, or record your rep intends to call.

02

Review the phone fields

Keep standard and custom labels—Mobile, Phone, Office, or Direct line—next to the value so the rep knows which number was selected.

03

Choose power or parallel

Use one-at-a-time power dialing or an Trellus parallel session while the module and record remain attached.

04

Select the Zoho result

Choose the Call Purpose and Call Result, then review the duration, number, note context, and related record.

05

Inspect the final state

Confirm the Calls record, related Note, and source Task separately. One successful piece does not prove all three finished.

Choose the right calling layer

Zoho already has a power dialer

Zoho Voice offers its own Power Dialer and Zoho CRM connection. Trellus fits a different buyer: a team that wants to keep a Zoho CRM list or Task surface while using Trellus power or parallel calling and coaching.

Choose Zoho Voice when

  • You want a Zoho-owned phone and campaign stack
  • Your workflow is managed through Zoho Voice or a contact-center operation
  • Native Zoho administration is the deciding requirement

Consider Trellus when

  • Your reps already organize the call block in a Zoho CRM view
  • You need the Trellus power or parallel workflow around that list
  • You value Trellus coaching while keeping the CRM record attached
Phone ownership

The selected number may belong to a different record

A Deal can expose its own phone fields and phones from a related Contact or Account. Trellus keeps the field label and record owner attached so the final call does not get simplified into “everything logs to the Deal.”

Example
Anika opens “US trial requests — no meeting.” Her org has Phone, Mobile, and a custom Direct line field. Trellus shows each label, keeps the selected Lead with the number, and returns the result to Zoho after the call.
What returns

A Call, a Note, and a Task are separate results

The page should show what a rep will see—not hide everything behind the word “sync.”

Call direction and subject
Start time and duration
Call Purpose
Call Result
Dialed number
related record
Summary or transcript context
Source Task completion
FAQ

Zoho CRM and Trellus

Where does Trellus work in Zoho CRM?

Trellus works on Tasks, standard or available custom module lists, and selected record contexts on .zoho.com and .zoho.eu. The view, module, fields, and permissions should be tested in the team's org.

Does Zoho CRM have its own power dialer?

Yes. Zoho Voice offers a Power Dialer and a Zoho CRM connection. Trellus is an alternative for teams that want its power or parallel calling and coaching around Zoho CRM worklists.

Can Trellus parallel dial Zoho CRM?

Trellus teams can use parallel calling on Zoho surfaces. Available lines depend on the Trellus plan and calling setup.

Which Zoho modules does Trellus support?

Trellus supports Tasks and lists for Leads, Contacts, Accounts, Deals, Vendors, Products, and available custom modules. Behavior varies because phones and final relationships can belong to different records.

What does Trellus write to Zoho CRM?

Trellus can create a Zoho Calls record with purpose, result, duration, number, description, and relationship context. A related Note and source Task completion are separate steps and should be checked individually.

Can Trellus create a Zoho callback Task?

No. The current Trellus workflow can complete a resolved source Task, but it does not create a new Zoho callback or follow-up Task.

Test the Zoho org—not a generic demo

Use sample records in the modules, custom views, layouts, fields, region, and permission profiles your reps actually use.