Make calls & send messages on WhatsApp with the Gemini mobile app on Android

You can ask the Gemini mobile app to make calls and send messages with WhatsApp. Just ask in a way that’s natural and conversational to you. You can even ask it to help you compose and edit your messages.

Important: We're gradually releasing this feature, so it might not be available to you just yet.

What you need

Android phone or tablet.
WhatsApp Messenger app. Get it on Google Play.
The Gemini app, including as your mobile assistant. Learn more about the Gemini mobile app.
- The WhatsApp app is not supported on Gemini in Google Messages or the Gemini web app.
Gemini Apps Activity on.
- Apps are only available when Gemini Apps activity is on.
Save contact info from your signed-in devices on.
- Learn how to sync your device contacts to your Google Account.
Contacts Android app permission given to the Google app.
- Learn how to manage Android app permissions.

Important:

Apps are not available when using features powered directly by Google Assistant.
Messages that you create with the Gemini app are not end-to-end encrypted by Google. WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy continues to apply to any data the Gemini mobile app shares with WhatsApp.

Before you use WhatsApp

If you use the WhatsApp app with Gemini, WhatsApp uses any data shared by the Gemini mobile app consistent with the WhatsApp Privacy Policy.

Enable the WhatsApp app

Based on your settings, the WhatsApp app might be enabled by default. You can disable this app at any time on your Apps page in Gemini settings. Learn how to manage apps in Gemini.

Ask the Gemini app to call or message one of your contacts in WhatsApp.
- Tip: To tell the Gemini app to specifically use WhatsApp, include @WhatsApp in your prompt.
If the WhatsApp app is disabled, you’ll get the option to enable it.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: Connected apps work in the same way for both spoken and typed prompts. If 'Hey Google' doesn't work, check if 'Hey Google' and Voice Match are set up.

Examples

Help me write a congratulations message to [contact name] on their 25th anniversary.
Actually, make it a haiku.
Send it to [contact name] in WhatsApp.

Make a call

Try these example prompts:

I need to talk to [contacts name]. Can you call them on WhatsApp?
Call [contact first name]’s [mobile, home, work] number with WhatsApp.
@WhatsApp call [contact full name].

Send a message

Try these example prompts:

Send a WhatsApp message to [contact name].
Text [contact name] [message] on WhatsApp.
Ask [contact name] [question] on WhatsApp.

Tip: You don't always need to mention "WhatsApp" in your prompt. By default, the Gemini mobile app uses the last app it used to call or message the same contact.

Fix a problem

Gemini cannot send messages or make calls with WhatsApp

If WhatsApp isn’t working, try the following steps:

Check that the WhatsApp Messenger app is installed on your device.
Check that Save contact info from your signed-in devices is turned on.
Check that the Google app has Contacts permission. Learn how to manage Android app permissions.

Manage settings

Important: Even if you disable WhatsApp in Gemini, the Gemini mobile app can still access:

Your device contacts if the Google app has Contacts permission. Learn how to manage Android app permissions.
Your notifications if you use the Gemini mobile app in English and the Utilities app is on. Learn how to manage apps in Gemini.

Sync your device contacts to your Google Account

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gemini mobile app .
At the top, tap your Profile pic or initial Settings Google Assistant features in Gemini Contact info from your devices.
Turn on Save contact info from your signed-in devices.

Learn how to manage contact info from your devices.

Go to setting

Manage Android app permissions

Important: To use WhatsApp with Gemini, the Google app needs permissions for Contacts.

Touch and hold the Google app .
Tap App info Permissions.
To change a permission setting, tap it, then choose Allow or Don't allow.

What Gemini can’t do with WhatsApp

Read or summarize your messages
Add or read images, gifs, or memes in your messages
Add or play audio or videos in your messages
Read or respond to WhatsApp notifications

Tip: The Gemini mobile app may support some of these actions with help from Google Assistant or the Utilities app, even with WhatsApp disabled in Gemini. Learn more about Google Assistant features in your Gemini mobile app and actions supported by the Utilities app.

About your data & WhatsApp

The Gemini mobile app uses your data to help it choose the most helpful app to use and connect you with the right person. Learn more about your data and communication apps.
If you delete your activity related to WhatsApp from your Gemini Apps Activity, it resets your preferences for communication apps, including WhatsApp.
If you use WhatsApp with Gemini Apps, WhatsApp uses any data shared by the Gemini mobile app consistent with the WhatsApp Privacy Policy.

How apps work in Gemini

Gemini only connects to apps that are on your Apps page in Gemini settings. This includes apps you turn on when you specify them in your prompt with an "@" mention.
Gemini checks for apps that can help it generate a more helpful response. If Gemini finds an app that can help, it automatically sends information from your conversation and other relevant information to that app. For example, Gemini will send your location data to Google Maps if you ask for coffee shops near you and the Google Maps app is on in your Apps page in Gemini settings.
Gemini won’t access your personal content in other services without your permission. Gemini is designed to automatically work with some apps, including tools and content, on your device to help you seamlessly interact with it.
If you directly interact with another Google service in Gemini Apps, your activity might be saved by that other service. For example, if you watch a YouTube video in a Gemini app, YouTube may:
- Collect your personal information.
- Store and use that information according to YouTube’s terms of service.
- Store your watch history in your YouTube History. Learn how to manage your YouTube watch history.
Gemini Apps can connect with third-party apps and services. When they do, Gemini Apps share information with those apps and services to fulfill your requests. That information is then used by those third-party apps and services according to their own developers' privacy policies.
If you disable the YouTube app, you can still talk Live about a video you’re viewing in the YouTube app.

Learn more about how connected apps work with your personal data.