What can Conversation AI do in SMBcrm?
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Conversation AI can answer customer messages using your business knowledge, collect lead details, book appointments through configured calendars, and hand conversations to your team. Prompt-based outbound agents can also start SMS conversations after selected CRM events or through an AI Campaign. You choose its channels, instructions, actions and availability.
Can I build an agent by describing what I need?
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Yes. Build with AI can draft instructions and supported settings from your description or a template. You can refine the setup through chat, review its channels and actions, and test the result. Saving the agent does not automatically activate it; outbound messaging also requires separate activation.
Can the new Flow Builder run outbound campaigns?
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The new Conversation AI Flow Builder is designed for inbound conversations. It connects specialized agents, routing, waits and handoffs on a visual canvas. Use a supported prompt-based agent for outbound opening messages and AI Campaigns.
Which channel starts an outbound AI conversation?
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Native outbound triggers and AI Campaigns currently start conversations through SMS. Set an eligible sending number, complete the messaging requirements, and activate outbound before use. Subsequent follow-ups have their own supported channels, timing and settings. Consent, opt-outs and applicable sending rules still apply.
Can Conversation AI connect to other business tools?
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Yes. MCP connections let supported prompt-based agents use selected tools from connected apps or a compatible custom server. For prompt-based agents, MCP requires inbound Auto-Pilot mode and is not supported in Suggestive mode. Available tools also depend on the builder, selected connections and permissions.
Can my agent send buttons, images and files?
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Rich Elements lets supported prompt-based agents send interactive replies on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram mobile and Live Chat. Available buttons, lists, images, files and formatting vary by channel. Unsupported channels use plain text. Choose the allowed elements and test the experience on the channels your customers use.
How does AI Campaign scheduling work?
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Choose selected contacts, a Smart List or a predefined segment, then send immediately, schedule a start, or use drip batches with sending days and hours. These settings control the initial outreach. Configure later follow-ups separately on the agent, including active hours and the contact or business timezone.
Does Self Healing change my agent automatically?
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No. Agent Health can review recent calls or chats and prepare tested prompt improvements through Self Healing. You review the recommendation and prompt changes before applying them to the live agent. Monitoring uses a sample of conversations and does not guarantee future results.
How is Conversation AI billed?
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Conversation AI is usage-based, with eligible usage covered by the AI Employee add-on according to its plan allowance and fair-use terms. SMS and other communication charges can also apply. The AI Features page explains the current AI Employee coverage and usage rules.