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Session Customer Status Indicator and In-Session Chat

In this knowledge base article, we will explore Customer Status Indicators, In-Session Chat, and Pre-Session Communication. These features provide real-time updates, enable seamless communication, and facilitate effective troubleshooting

Customer Status Indicator:

The Customer Status Indicator feature allows experts to see the customer's real-time status as a session starts. This includes essential information such as:

  • The customer has loaded the application in their browser.
  • The customer is granting camera and microphone permissions.
  • And finally, the customer is joining the call. 
Immediate visibility into the customer's status allows you to understand where the customer is in their journey or if you are experiencing a no-show. It also reduces waiting time and anxiety, ensuring a seamless customer interaction experience.

 

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Pre-Session Communication:

Pre-Session Communication enables experts and customers to exchange messages and vital information before a call goes live. This feature is handy for troubleshooting purposes or to gather necessary context and details in advance. By leveraging Pre-Session Communication, experts can better prepare for the upcoming session, ensuring a more efficient and tailored customer experience.

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In-Session Chat:

The In-Session Chat feature offers a simple and convenient chat functionality between experts and customers during live calls. Experts and customers can exchange messages in real-time, facilitating quick and effective communication. This chat functionality serves as an alternative communication channel during live calls, allowing for quick clarifications, instructions, or sharing of important information.

Access:

  1. To access chat anytime during your call, navigate to your timeline tab or click on the chat icon in the top right corner of your workflow tabs. 
  2. Use the text input at the bottom of the screen to type your message. Once you click send, your customer will be notified of a message. 

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