CHANNELS
One agent on every channel your customers use.
Website chat, Instagram, WhatsApp, SMS (add-on) and voice (beta), connected to Shopify and brought together in one helpdesk inbox.
What Kylix does on each channel
Pick where your customers already are.
Website chat
All plans- Sells
- Discount code and checkout link in the chat
- Supports
- Answers from your catalog and policies, order lookups
- Retains
- Remembers returning customers
See Website chatWebsite chatExample conversationDo you ship to Canada, and how long does it take?✦ KylixWe do. Standard shipping to Canada usually takes 5 to 8 business days. Want me to add your pick to a cart so you can check the exact cost?Shopify app
All plans- Sells
- Creates the discount codes for conversations
- Supports
- Live orders, tracking and stock
- Retains
- Matches orders back to the conversation
See Shopify appShopify appExample conversationWhere's my order? I ordered last week.✦ KylixFound it. Your order shipped yesterday and is on its way. Here is your tracking link.Instagram DMs
Starter and above- Sells
- Sells inside the DM with a code and link
- Supports
- Answers questions in seconds
- Retains
- Story thank-yous, creator codes and partner codes
See Instagram DMsInstagram DMsExample conversationlove this! is it good for beginners?✦ KylixThank you! Yes, it works well as a starter. Here is the one I would pick, with a link straight to checkout.TikTok Shop (Coming soon)
Coming soon- Sells
- Plans to answer buyer questions that lead to orders
- Supports
- Buyer chat replies, once TikTok approves access
- Retains
- Not planned yet
See TikTok ShopTikTok ShopExample conversationWhere is my order? It has been a few days.✦ KylixLet me check. Your order has shipped and is on its way. Here is the tracking update.WhatsApp
Growth and above- Sells
- Sells in the chat with a code and link
- Supports
- Order status and product questions
- Retains
- Reorder reminders
See WhatsAppWhatsAppExample conversationCan I change the address on my order?✦ KylixYes, since it has not shipped yet. Send me the new address and I will pass it to the team to update.SMS (Add-on)
Starter and above- Sells
- Texts a code and a checkout link
- Supports
- Quick answers and order lookups
- Retains
- Reorder reminder texts
See SMSSMSExample conversationIs my order out for delivery today?✦ KylixIt is. The carrier shows delivery today by 8pm. Tracking link: your order page.Voice (Beta)
Growth and above- Sells
- Not on this channel
- Supports
- Answers calls and texts links by SMS
- Retains
- Not on this channel
See VoiceVoiceExample conversationHi, I wanted to ask about the status of my subscription.✦ KylixOf course. I can see your plan is active and your next shipment goes out Friday. Anything you would like to change?Helpdesk inbox
All plans- Sells
- Not on this channel
- Supports
- One inbox, with full history and handover
- Retains
- Not on this channel
See Helpdesk inboxHelpdesk inboxExample conversationI would like to speak to someone about a damaged item.✦ KylixI am sorry about that. I have passed this to our team with your photos and order details, and a person will reply here.Instagram comments
Coming soonReplies to comments and DMs interested commenters with an offer.
See Instagram DMs
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Every channel at a glance.
| Channel | Sells | Supports | Retains | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website chat | Yes | Yes | Yes | All plans |
| Instagram DMs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Starter and above |
| SMS (Add-on) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Starter and above |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Growth and above | |
| Voice (Beta) | No | Yes | No | Growth and above |
| Shopify app | Yes | Yes | Yes | All plans |
| Helpdesk inbox | No | Yes | No | All plans |
| TikTok Shop (Coming soon) | Soon | Soon | No | Coming soon |
| Instagram comments | Soon | Soon | No | Coming soon |
Retaining on a channel (reorder reminders, creator and partner codes) is on Growth and above.
Start with the channel that matters most.
Starter covers Instagram DMs and website chat. Growth adds every channel.
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