WhatsApp Commands
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WhatsApp Commands
A complete reference for all WhatsApp chatbot commands and interactions.
Starting a Conversation
Send any of these to start:
- "hi" or "hello" or "menu" — Shows the main menu
- "help" — Displays help information
Main Menu Options
The main menu presents these categories:
1. Device Management — Check status, restart, take screenshots 2. Content Upload — Send images and videos to upload 3. Playlist Management — Create and manage playlists 4. Schedule Creation — Set up content schedules 5. Reports — Get device and content reports 6. AI Content — Generate images with AI prompts
Device Commands
- "status" — View all devices with online/offline status
- "devices" — List all devices with details
- Select a device, then:
- "screenshot" — Capture current screen
- "restart" — Restart the player app
- "reboot" — Full device reboot
- "info" — Detailed device information (CPU, memory, disk)
Content Commands
- Send an image — Upload directly to your media library
- Send a video — Upload to media library
- "gallery" — Browse your content library
Playlist Commands
- "playlists" — List existing playlists
- "create playlist" — Start creating a new playlist
- Select a playlist to manage items
The bot supports interactive buttons (up to 3 options) and lists (up to 10 options). Use the buttons for quick selections instead of typing commands.
AI Content Commands
- "ai" or "generate" — Start AI image generation
- Describe what you want
- Select aspect ratio
- Receive the generated image
Notification Commands
- "alerts on" — Enable device alerts via WhatsApp
- "alerts off" — Disable alerts
- "report" — Get a daily summary
Quick Tips
- Messages are processed in Turkish and English
- You can send messages in natural language
- The bot maintains conversation context for 60 minutes
- Send "menu" at any time to return to the main menu
Some actions (like rebooting a device) require admin permissions. If you get a permission error, contact your GoVista admin to upgrade your role.
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