Perplexity AI’s WhatsApp bot now supports custom task scheduling, allowing users to set reminders and receive news alerts based on chosen topics and frequency. Users can enter simple commands like “Remind me to take medicine at 9AM” or “Send daily news on climate change.” Unlike ChatGPT or Gemini, this feature runs entirely within WhatsApp, with no need for an additional app.

Figure 1. Perplexity AI Introduces Task Scheduling in WhatsApp Chatbot

As Perplexity AI draws investment interest from tech giants like Meta and Apple, the platform has rolled out a new task scheduling feature for its WhatsApp AI chatbot. CEO and co-founder Aravind Srinivas announced on LinkedIn that users can now receive periodic news alerts and custom reminders at their preferred frequency—all through natural language commands. According to Srinivas, this marks the first time users can experience a basic assistant on WhatsApp offering such functionality. Figure 1 shows Perplexity AI Introduces Task Scheduling in WhatsApp Chatbot.

Here’s how the feature works and how to access it.

How the Perplexity WhatsApp Chatbot Works

Srinivas shared a video demonstrating the feature, where he asked the bot, “What’s the latest news between Israel and Iran?” and received a summarized response. He then requested daily updates on the topic each morning, and the bot confirmed by replying: “I’ve scheduled the following tasks for you: Send daily updates about the latest news between Israel and Iran every morning PDT [1].” Users can also modify or cancel scheduled tasks as needed. Additionally, the feature allows setting reminders for daily routines like taking medicine or drinking water multiple times a day, all within WhatsApp.

How to Schedule Reminders with the Perplexity AI Bot on WhatsApp

Here’s a step-by-step guide to scheduling tasks with Perplexity AI on WhatsApp:

• First, save the number +1 (833) 436-3285 to your phone contacts.
• Open WhatsApp and refresh your contacts to find Perplexity AI.
• Start a conversation by opening the chat.
• To schedule a task, simply type prompts like “Remind me to drink water at 5 PM every day” or “Send me daily news on climate change.”
• That’s it—the chatbot will carry out your request.

While Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT also support scheduled tasks, they require users to install dedicated apps, unlike Perplexity which works directly within WhatsApp.

References:

1. https://www.digit.in/news/apps/perplexity-ai-adds-task-scheduling-to-whatsapp-chatbot-heres-how-you-can-use-it.html

Cite this article:

Janani R (2025), Perplexity AI Brings Task Scheduling to WhatsApp Chatbot: How to Use It, AnaTechMaz, pp. 280