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 the WhatsApp extension. 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 extension, so it might not be available to you just yet.

What you need

Important:

Before you use the WhatsApp extension

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

Turn on the WhatsApp extension

Based on your settings, the WhatsApp extension might be on by default. You can turn this extension off at any time in Extensions settings. Learn how to turn off extensions.

  1. 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.
  2. If the WhatsApp extension is off, you’ll get the option to turn it on.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: Extensions 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.
    After Gemini's response: Actually, make it a haiku.
    After Gemini's response: 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 extension it used to call or message the same contact.

Fix a problem

WhatsApp extension doesn’t send messages or make calls

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

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

Manage settings

Sync your device contacts to your Google Account
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gemini mobile app .
  2. At the top, tap your Profile pic or initial and then Settings and then Google Assistant features in Gemini and then Contact info from your devices.
  3. Turn on Save contact info from your signed-in devices.

Learn how to manage contact info from your devices.

Manage Android app permissions

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

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

What the WhatsApp extension can’t do

  • 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

About your data & WhatsApp

How extensions work in Gemini Apps

  • Gemini Apps only use extensions that are on in your Extensions settings. This includes extensions you turn on when you specify them in your prompt with an "@" mention.
  • Gemini Apps check for extensions that can help it generate a more helpful response. If a Gemini app finds an extension that can help, it automatically sends information from your conversation and other relevant information to that extension. For example, Gemini Apps will send your location data to Google Maps if you ask for coffee shops near you and the Google Maps extension is on.
  • Gemini Apps won’t access your personal content in other services without your permission. Some Gemini Extensions are designed to automatically work with tools, apps, 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:
  • Gemini Apps can use extensions to help you 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.

Learn more about how extensions work with your personal data.

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