ChannelsOverview

Channels Overview

LiveTok enables you to engage with customers across multiple channels with a single AI Agent. Deploy once, connect everywhere.

Channels Overview

Available Channels

WhatsApp

The world’s most popular messaging platform with over 2 billion users.

Supported Content Types:

  • Text - Rich formatted text messages
  • Voice - Voice messages (audio recordings)
  • Images - Photos and image sharing
  • Audio Messages - Voice notes and audio clips

Key Features:

  • 98% Open Rate - Messages are read almost instantly
  • Rich Media - Share images, documents, videos, and location
  • Business Profile - Verified business presence with catalog
  • Global Reach - Available in 180+ countries
  • Two-Way Communication - Natural conversations with context

Best For:

  • Businesses with international customers
  • High-engagement customer service
  • Appointment booking and reminders
  • Order updates and notifications
  • Personal shopping assistance

Capabilities:

  • Text messages with formatting
  • Images and videos
  • Voice messages and audio
  • PDF and document sharing
  • Location sharing
  • Quick reply buttons
  • List messages (menus)
  • Template messages for notifications

Configure WhatsApp →


Telephony

AI-powered voice conversations for inbound calls.

Supported Content Types:

  • Calls - Inbound voice calls
  • SMS - Text messaging support

Key Features:

  • Natural Voice - Human-like AI voice with multiple accents and languages
  • Real-Time Processing - Instant response with 0.3s latency
  • Call Recording - Automatic transcription and recording
  • IVR Replacement - Intelligent routing without button menus

Best For:

  • Phone-first businesses (healthcare, professional services)
  • High-value customer support
  • Appointment confirmations
  • After-hours support

Capabilities:

  • Inbound call handling
  • Call transfer to human agents
  • Call recording and transcription
  • Multi-language support (25+ languages)
  • Custom voice selection
  • SMS messaging

Configure Telephony →


Web

Embed an AI chat widget on your website for instant customer engagement.

Supported Content Types:

  • Text Messaging - Text-based conversations only
  • Voice - Coming soon

Key Features:

  • 2-Minute Setup - Deploy with a single line of code
  • Fully Customizable - Match your brand colors and style
  • Mobile Responsive - Perfect experience on all devices
  • No Page Reload - Seamless conversations without interruption
  • JavaScript API - Programmatic control and integration

Best For:

  • Website visitor engagement
  • Lead capture and qualification
  • Product recommendations
  • FAQ automation
  • Support ticket deflection

Capabilities:

  • Text-based conversations
  • Customizable appearance (colors, position, branding)
  • JavaScript API for integration
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Typing indicators
  • Conversation history
  • Pre-chat forms

Configure Web Widget →


Multi-Channel Strategy

Unified Experience

Your AI Agent maintains conversation context across all channels. A customer can:

  1. Start a conversation on your website
  2. Continue via WhatsApp
  3. Call your phone line
  4. Resume without repeating information

Channel Routing

Configure automatic channel routing based on:

  • Customer preference
  • Time of day
  • Query complexity
  • Agent availability
  • Business hours

Channel-Specific Features

Each channel has unique capabilities:

FeatureWhatsAppTelephonyWeb
Content TypesText, Voice messages, Images, AudioCalls, SMSText only (Voice coming soon)
Quick Deploy5-10 minutes10-15 minutes2 minutes
Async Messaging✅ Yes❌ Real-time only✅ Yes
Button Menus✅ Quick replies, Lists❌ No❌ No
Customizable Appearance❌ Fixed by WhatsApp❌ Fixed by Phone✅ Full customization
JavaScript API❌ No❌ No✅ Yes
Global Reach✅ 180+ countries✅ Most countries✅ Worldwide

Getting Started

  1. Choose Your Primary Channel - Start with the channel your customers prefer
  2. Configure Your Agent - Set up personality, greeting, and behavior
  3. Add Integrations - Connect calendars, CRM, and other tools
  4. Test Thoroughly - Verify all scenarios work correctly
  5. Go Live - Deploy and monitor performance
  6. Add More Channels - Expand to additional channels as needed

Best Practices

Channel Selection

Consider your customers:

  • Where do they prefer to communicate?
  • What age demographic do you serve?
  • What type of support do they need?

Consider your business:

  • What hours do you operate?
  • How complex are typical inquiries?
  • Do you need voice or text support?

Configuration Tips

WhatsApp:

  • Use rich media to enhance responses
  • Keep messages concise (mobile users)
  • Use quick reply buttons for common actions
  • Respect opt-in/opt-out requirements

Telephony:

  • Keep voice responses natural and conversational
  • Avoid long monologues - break up information
  • Offer options at decision points
  • Always provide option to reach human agent

Web:

  • Match widget colors to your brand
  • Don’t auto-open immediately (intrusive)
  • Use proactive messages based on page context
  • Optimize for mobile experience

Channel Management

Dashboard

Monitor all channels from a unified dashboard:

  • Real-time conversation status
  • Channel-specific metrics
  • Response time by channel
  • Customer satisfaction scores
  • Volume trends

[Screenshot placeholder: Multi-channel dashboard]

Channel Settings

Configure each channel independently:

  1. Navigate to Channels in sidebar
  2. Select the channel to configure
  3. Adjust settings:
    • Enable/disable channel
    • Set business hours
    • Configure greeting messages
    • Set response behavior
    • Configure fallback options

[Screenshot placeholder: Channel settings page]

Testing

Test each channel before going live:

WhatsApp:

  • Send various message types
  • Test quick replies and buttons
  • Verify media sharing works
  • Check template message delivery

Telephony:

  • Call your number from different phones
  • Test various conversation paths
  • Verify call transfer works
  • Check voicemail handling

Web:

  • Test on multiple browsers
  • Verify mobile responsiveness
  • Check on different screen sizes
  • Test with browser extensions enabled

Troubleshooting

WhatsApp Issues

Messages not delivering:

  • Verify WhatsApp Business account is active
  • Check message template approval status
  • Ensure phone number is verified
  • Review WhatsApp policy compliance

Rich media not working:

  • Check file size limits (16MB for most media)
  • Verify file format is supported
  • Ensure URL is publicly accessible
  • Check media upload permissions

Telephony Issues

Call quality problems:

  • Check internet connection stability
  • Verify bandwidth requirements
  • Test from different locations
  • Contact support for carrier issues

Calls not connecting:

  • Verify phone number configuration
  • Check call routing settings
  • Ensure credits/balance available
  • Review firewall settings

Web Issues

Widget not showing:

  • Check JavaScript console for errors
  • Verify embed code is correct
  • Clear browser cache
  • Check for conflicts with other scripts

Mobile display problems:

  • Test on actual devices
  • Check viewport meta tag
  • Verify responsive CSS
  • Review z-index conflicts

Analytics

Track performance across all channels:

  • Response Time - Average time to first response
  • Resolution Rate - Percentage of queries resolved by AI
  • Customer Satisfaction - CSAT scores by channel
  • Volume Trends - Messages/calls over time
  • Peak Hours - Busiest times by channel
  • Handoff Rate - How often AI transfers to human

View Detailed Analytics →

Next Steps

Need Help?

Contact support or check our Developer Documentation for advanced configuration options.