Channels

Channels let you text Littlebird from iMessage or WhatsApp. It has the same memory and context as the desktop app, so you can ask questions, run tasks, and get routine reports wherever you are.

Connect iMessage or WhatsApp

1. Open Channels settings

   In the desktop app, open Settings → Channels. You can also connect iMessage or WhatsApp from Add integrations.

2. Select Connect

   Select Connect next to iMessage or WhatsApp. A dialog opens with a QR code.

3. Send the code

   Scan the QR code with your phone, or select Open in Messages or Open in WhatsApp to continue on the same device. The app opens with a message and a code already filled in. Send it without editing.

4. Wait for the confirmation

   The dialog shows iMessage connected or WhatsApp connected, and Littlebird sends you a short welcome message.

Codes expire after 5 minutes. If yours expires, select Generate new code and send the new one.

You can connect both channels.

What you can do

• Ask about your work, using the same memory and context as the desktop app
• Search the web and use your connected apps, such as email and calendar
• Send photos, PDFs, documents, and videos for Littlebird to read
• Send voice notes and audio, which Littlebird transcribes
• Ask for images, and get files sent back to you
• Get routine reports in the chat

Littlebird cannot see your screen or open files on your computer from a channel. For those, use the desktop app.

Commands

Send these commands in the chat:

• /mode shows the current response mode. Add a mode name to switch, for example /mode max:
  • quick for quick answers
  • default for standard answers
  • max for deeper answers that may take longer
  • ultra for our most capable mode, on plans that include it
• /usage shows the credits you have left this cycle. When you run out, replies switch to quick until you add usage or upgrade.
• /upvote and /downvote rate the last reply.
• /feedback followed by a note sends feedback to the Littlebird team.

Get routine reports in a channel

Ask Littlebird in the chat to set up a routine:

You can also choose iMessage or WhatsApp as the delivery target when you set up a routine. See Routines.

Use the web dashboard

Sign in at app.littlebird.ai/channels from any browser, including on your phone. From the dashboard you can:

• Connect Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps
• View your routines
• See plans, usage credits, and auto top-up
• Edit custom instructions and account settings
• Connect your other channel

Disconnect a channel

Open Settings → Channels, select Manage next to the channel, then select Disconnect. Littlebird stops replying on that channel. You can reconnect at any time.

FAQ

Do my channel conversations appear in the desktop app?

No. iMessage and WhatsApp conversations do not appear in your Chats list on desktop or mobile. Littlebird can still find them. Ask it about a past conversation from iMessage, WhatsApp, or the desktop app, and it looks it up and answers.

To keep something for later, ask Littlebird to remember it. It saves it to your Assistant Notes, which it uses everywhere you talk to it.

Why did Littlebird react to my message?

A reaction, such as a magnifying glass, means Littlebird has your message and is working on it. The reply follows in the same chat.

Can I send another message before Littlebird replies?

Yes. Littlebird checks for new messages before it sends a reply and includes them in its answer. You do not need to wait for a reply before adding more detail.

Why did WhatsApp say I have pending items?

WhatsApp only lets Littlebird message you within 24 hours of your last message. After that, Littlebird sends a short notice instead of the full message. Reply to it, and Littlebird sends what was waiting. To avoid this, use iMessage for routine reports.

Will Littlebird send emails or messages without asking me?

When you ask Littlebird to send an email or message, it shows you the draft first and asks you to confirm.

Why is Littlebird messaging me when I did not ask it anything?

These messages come from routines that report to your channel. To stop one, ask Littlebird in the chat to pause it, or pause it in Routines.

Which mode does Littlebird use in a channel?

Send /mode to see the current mode, or add a mode name to switch, for example /mode quick. See Commands for the available modes.

Do channel messages use my credits?

Yes. Channels use the same plan and credits as the desktop app. Send /usage to see how many credits you have left this cycle.

How do I connect a different WhatsApp account or phone number?

Disconnect the current account in Settings → Channels, then select Connect and send the new code from the account you want to use. If reconnecting fails, email us.

What if Littlebird does not reply?

If you have no reply after a few minutes, send your message again. If Littlebird still does not reply, email us with the time you sent the message.