How to Use Perplexity AI to Get Answers on WhatsApp |

The AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI is now available to use directly on WhatsApp. 

With this, you can bring the full capabilities of Perplexity’s AI-driven answers, real-time web searches, and citation-backed insights straight into your WhatsApp chats.

Want to brainstorm ideas on the go? Done. Fact-check important details mid-conversation? Easy! You can even make the most of your commute efficiently by asking Perplexity AI to help with tasks, answer questions, or summarize content, all within WhatsApp.

In short, integrating Perplexity AI into WhatsApp opens up a world of opportunities!

In this blog, we show you how to use Perplexity directly in WhatsApp and its limitations. We also share an alternative (read: ) that helps you take the insights you gain and turns them into action.

What Is Perplexity AI and Why Use It with WhatsApp?

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search and answer engine that uses natural language processing (NLP) to provide direct, conversational responses to your questions. Instead of just listing links like a traditional search engine, it delivers accurate, concise answers with reliable sources cited right there.

So why bring Perplexity into or use it with WhatsApp?

Simple: To get a step closer to making AI assistants an integral part of your daily life. Effortless and contextual, right where you are. 

Perplexity’s AI WhatsApp replies are fast, but short and to the point. 

Before this integration, when someone asked you a question on WhatsApp chat, you would Google it. Open Chrome, open a new tab, enter the query, skim through five links, get distracted by ads, and maybe forget what you were looking for.

With it, you can ask questions, check facts, or get summaries inside the chat (without leaving the app). 🌟

Can You Use Perplexity AI Directly in WhatsApp?

Yes. Perplexity AI now works directly inside WhatsApp. All you need is an internet connection and the latest version of WhatsApp. Currently, you can do all this on a free WhatsApp Perplexity AI account. 

That’s right. You don’t need to download additional apps, create an account, or switch to the web to get answers. 

It’s as easy as chatting with Perplexity like your friend inside WhatsApp, and it will pull the information you need. 

Using Perplexity AI on WhatsApp means you can:

• Ask questions directly in the chat and receive concise, fact-checked first answers instantly
• Get general knowledge answers 
• Get summaries of articles or documents shared within chats
• Generate creative content, like images, based on your prompts
• Fact-check messages or information you receive for accuracy

How to Use Perplexity AI with WhatsApp (Step-by-Step)

Getting Perplexity AI running on WhatsApp takes less than a minute. If you’ve ever wondered ‘How can I use Perplexity AI to get answers on WhatsApp’, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly that. 

Step 1: Save the number

Add the phone number +1 (833) 436-3285 to your contacts. Give it a name you’ll remember, like ‘Perplexity AI,’ so it’s easy to find later. Or else, simply click this link to the official Perplexity account to quickly start chatting with Perplexity AI.

Step 2: Open WhatsApp and start a chat

Open WhatsApp and locate the contact you just saved. Tap on it to open a new conversation window, just like you would with any contact. If you’re using the link, click ‘Continue to Chat’ and it will automatically open a chat window in WhatsApp.

Step 3: Ask your question

Now that you’ve opened a chat, here’s a quick tip on how to use a chatbot like Perplexity AI: just type your question or request naturally as if chatting with a real person. For example: ‘Explain how interest rates affect inflation’.

Perplexity AI will understand your intent and start searching for the best information to give you a clear, easy-to-understand response. You can ask follow-up questions and get more information. 

However, remember that it cannot give you source links. You will have to manually verify the answers. 

Additional capabilities 

Use voice notes for hands-free interaction

Instead of typing, you can send a voice note with your question, or even forward someone else’s voice message. Perplexity will respond with an answer and a voice note. You can also reply to a voice note with a command like ‘Transcribe this’, and it will take action.

Generate images by description

Unlike ChatGPT, which just shares links to images, Perplexity can generate images directly within WhatsApp. You just describe a scene or style, and it creates the visual right there. 

A WhatsApp hack you might’ve likely not known. 🙂 

Ask questions about the attached images

You can also upload an image and ask Perplexity questions about it.

Alternatively, Perplexity even gives you tips to edit your image. 

However, it currently doesn’t support document files like PDFs or Word docs.

🚀 Still not sure what to ask Perplexity? Here are some clever ways this AI tool can make your life easier right from your WhatsApp.

Use cases	How to use Perplexity AI on WhatsApp
‘I don’t get this topic in class…’	Explains concepts like your study buddy
‘I’m planning a trip, what do I need?’	Shares visa info, must-visit spots, and travel tips instantly
‘Which phone is better for my budget?’	Offers product comparisons and reviews to help you decide faster
‘What can I cook with what I have?’	Suggests recipes based on what’s in your fridge
‘Missed the news, what’s going on?’	Sends quick, easy-to-read summaries of the latest news
‘I want to build better habits’	Shares tips, routines, and motivational support for self-improvement
‘Why isn’t my code working?’	Troubleshoots and explains code errors

Example Prompts for Perplexity AI While Using WhatsApp

From in-depth information to image generation, smart summaries, and specialized tasks, here’s how to ask AI a question effectively so you can get better results: 

For tech-savvy users

These prompts help with coding, tool comparisons, and tech strategy. 

• “Explain how WebAssembly improves frontend performance in plain language.”
• “What are the trade-offs of using serverless architecture for a real-time app?”
• “Find recent benchmarks comparing GPT-4o to Claude 3 Opus.”

For mobile-first professionals

Optimized for quick decision-making, planning, and just-in-time learning on WhatsApp.

• “Draft a polite follow-up email after a sales demo with no response.”
• “Give me 3 quick bullet points to pitch a product in a VC WhatsApp group.”
• “Summarize this LinkedIn post for me. [paste post]”

For AI enthusiasts

Perfect for those exploring AI tools, reading research, and staying updated.

• “Summarize the latest research paper from OpenAI about GPT-4o in under 100 words.”
• “Give me a real-world use case for fine-tuning LLMs on customer service chats.”
• “What are the best Chrome extensions for using GPT-4 productively?”

For students

Focused on learning faster, writing better, and reducing academic overhead.

• “Explain photosynthesis like I’m in 6th grade.”
• “Create a 5-question MCQ quiz on the French Revolution with answers.”
• “Summarize Chapter 5 of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in 100 words.”

Limitations and Considerations of Using Perplexity Within WhatsApp 

While it’s useful for quick tasks, there are some limitations worth noting. 

• The answers are short: If you’re asking casual or quick questions, this works fine. But if you need a detailed explanation or a deeper breakdown, you might find the responses too brief
• No deep research or full summaries: Perplexity on WhatsApp doesn’t include advanced tools like the Deep Research mode or multi-source summarization. If you’re after deep dives or thorough comparisons, you’d need to switch to the main app, desktop version, or Perplexity alternatives 
• It can’t read documents you upload: Even though WhatsApp lets you send files, Perplexity won’t open or understand what’s inside them. You can’t ask questions about a PDF or Word document like you can in the main Perplexity app
• No account connection or sync: You can’t log into your Perplexity AI WhatsApp account. Your chats don’t get saved, and you can’t pick up where you left off on another device
• No Spaces or advanced chat features: WhatsApp doesn’t support tools like Perplexity Spaces, Research Mode, or switching chat styles,  for which you will have to log in to your Perplexity account on desktop 

Use to Manage AI-Powered Workflows

Perplexity AI excels at delivering quick, conversational answers on WhatsApp. But it’s limited to just that. And lacks the ability to turn information and data into meaningful action. 

, the everything app for work, fills that gap. More than an AI assistant, helps you create, organize, and manage your entire workflow with tools that move ideas and conversations into productivity and ideas into results.

Now, Perplexity AI WhatsApp is great for pulling public information from the web. But when it comes to answers rooted in your own projects, tasks, docs, and team updates, it falls short.

That’s where Brain makes all the difference compared to the WhatsApp bot. 

Fully embedded in the platform, Brain brings real-time assistance into every part of your workflow, helping you search, summarize, write, and automate using data from your workspace.

Here’s what you can actually do with Brain:

1. Unify the power of multiple LLMs within one AI interface

Why settle for 1 LLM when you can have four or even more? 👀

At the price of one tool too! Brain lets you choose between LLMs based on your needs. Claude. And even runs live web search right from its chat window. Here’s to never having to open 100 tabs to find that one thing.

2. Ask work-specific questions, get accurate answers

For updates about your work, Brain will look across your workspace, including docs, tasks, comments, and project timelines, to offer you direct answers in seconds.

3. Generate images right within your workspace

Again, why bother running to a Midjourney or DALLE when your Work AI can do it all? Specify exactly what you need, and Brain will generate the image for you!

4. Summarize anything in seconds

With Brain, you can instantly condense tasks, Docs, comments, or meeting notes into actionable summaries. 

Click ‘Summarize’ at the top of the content and you’ll get a focused snapshot highlighting key decisions and action items. You can then click ‘Copy’ and save or share it wherever you need.  

5. Turn voice notes into usable updates 

You can record your voice and video notes using Clips and then let Brain instantly transcribe and summarize them into clear, actionable updates. 

This means you get precise text versions of your recordings, easy-to-scan summaries, and organized information ready to share or assign. 

6. Write in the right context: briefs, blog posts, emails, updates, and more

Need to draft a quick client update, write a meeting agenda, or edit a long-form document? Brain can help. 

7. Instantly turn written plans into tasks and subtasks

In a Doc, type out your steps like:

– Draft homepage copy

– Review with design team

– Finalize by Friday

Highlight the list, type /ai, and choose ‘Convert to tasks’. Brain will create a parent task with each bullet as a subtask, including smart suggestions for titles, descriptions, and assignees based on your workspace context. Then just select where to add them and they’re ready to go.

You can generate detailed subtasks right inside your main tasks, breaking down your plans into actionable steps automatically. This ensures comprehensive project breakdowns and maintains clear organization throughout every stage of your workflow.

With Brain fueling your creativity and planning, Automations brings efficiency by automating your routine tasks.

You can choose from 100+ pre-built automation templates designed to speed up common workflows. These include assigning tasks when a status changes, setting due dates automatically, sending alerts to specific teammates, and updating custom fields based on triggers without manual input.

For example, if Brain creates a task tagged ‘Urgent’ an automation template can instantly assign it to the project lead and set the due date to 24 hours later. Or after Brain summarizes a sprint review, an automation can change the sprint status to ‘Completed’ and send a notification to the whole team via Chat.

When it comes to keeping conversations flowing and work moving, Chat takes the lead.

Chat is a fully integrated, secure messaging tool designed to keep your team connected and productive without ever leaving the platform. Unlike standalone casual and business messaging apps, it’s deeply connected to your tasks, projects, and workflows.

With Chat, you can: 

• Start one-on-one conversations with a teammate, client, or set up cross-departmental group chats 
• Share a Task link mid-conversation, drop in Docs, or reference previous comments without leaving the chat
• Highlight task deadlines, meeting links, or project goals by pinning messages

From quick updates and problem-solving to deep collaboration and strategic planning, you can discuss anything without switching between communication apps and task management tools.

From Quick Chats to Real Progress: Level Up with

Perplexity AI on WhatsApp lets you find answers easily and quickly, especially for fact-checking, brainstorming, or just getting clarity without opening a browser.

But when your needs grow beyond simple Q&A, like managing projects, collaborating with teams, or turning ideas into action, WhatsApp and Perplexity alone won’t cut it. 

You need a tool like that organizes chat, tasks, AI-powered workflows, and project management into one workspace. It’s the difference between ‘just talking about work’ and actually getting work done.

So, if you’re ready to level up from quick answers to smooth, actionable teamwork, is the next smart step. 

Try it for free today and watch your productivity take off. 

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