Connect WhatsApp to Your AI Assistant
WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app. Connect it to your AI assistant and respond to messages, automate tasks, and stay available around the clock.
Why WhatsApp?
WhatsApp has over 2 billion active users worldwide. For many businesses and individuals, it is the primary communication channel. Clients expect to reach you there. Partners send updates there. Customers ask questions there.
Connecting WhatsApp to your AI assistant means every message gets a prompt, helpful response, regardless of the time. Your assistant handles routine inquiries, gathers information, and escalates important conversations to you. Clients experience responsive, professional communication. You experience fewer interruptions and a cleaner inbox.
Connection Setup
Follow these steps to connect WhatsApp to your OpenClaw instance
Ensure Your Instance Is Running
Log into your RunTheAgents dashboard and verify your OpenClaw instance shows a healthy status. You need a running instance before connecting any channels.
Navigate to Channel Settings
In your dashboard, find the channel management section. Select WhatsApp from the available channel options. The guided setup wizard will walk you through the connection process.
Configure the WhatsApp Connection
Follow the on-screen instructions to link your WhatsApp account or set up a WhatsApp Business API connection. The process involves scanning a QR code or providing business API credentials, depending on your setup.
Test the Connection
Send a test message to your AI assistant through WhatsApp. Verify it responds correctly. Try a few different types of messages to confirm the connection is working properly.
What Your AI Can Do on WhatsApp
Answer Client Questions
Clients message asking about your services, availability, or pricing. Your AI responds immediately with accurate, helpful information in your brand voice.
Share Research and Information
Ask your assistant to research something and send the results to your WhatsApp. It browses the web, compiles findings, and delivers them in a clean message format.
Coordinate and Schedule
Your assistant coordinates meetings, sends reminders, and manages scheduling through WhatsApp conversations with your contacts.
Send Proactive Updates
Configure your assistant to send you daily briefings, task reminders, or monitoring alerts through WhatsApp. Stay informed without checking dashboards.
WhatsApp AI Scenarios
Client Communication
A potential client messages at 10 PM asking about your services. Your AI responds within seconds with your service overview, pricing, and an offer to schedule a call. By morning, you have a qualified lead instead of an unanswered message.
Team Coordination
Your team uses a WhatsApp group for quick updates. Your AI monitors the group, answers questions about schedules and deadlines, and sends reminders about upcoming tasks.
Personal Assistant
You message your AI assistant: 'Find me a good Italian restaurant near downtown for Friday night, 4 people.' It browses restaurant websites, checks reviews, and sends back three recommendations with details.
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