Getting notified when your AI agent joins a chat
The instructions below are for desktops and laptops only.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable and customize sound notifications for AI agent chat activity.
Turn on notifications for AI agent chats

2. Click Automations on the left navigation bar.

3. Click Agents in the left submenu.

4. Select your AI agent.

Once enabled, your team will hear a sound notification whenever the AI agent joins a conversation. You can customize the sound settings in the following section.
Customize your notification settings
1. Click your profile image in the lower left corner of the dashboard. Then, click Manage Sounds & Notifications.

2. On the Manage Sounds & Notifications pop-up, switch the Sound toggle on.
Then, under New Chat, adjust the following settings:
- Sound: Choose the notification tone.- Repeat: Set how many times the sound plays.
- Volume: Adjust the sound level.

3. Click Save.
How it works
- The AI agent joins the conversation and your team gets notified.
- Human agents can join or take over the chat at any time.
Delay when the AI agent joins chats (optional)
1. In your AI agent’s Settings tab, turn on Delay Apollo live chat answering for.

2. Set your preferred delay time.
When this setting is enabled:
- Your team has time to respond first.
- If no one replies within the delay period, the AI agent joins automatically.
- Your team gets notified when the AI agent joins the chat.
Learn more about delaying the AI agent’s response here:
Get chat notifications even when AI Assist is active
Additional considerations
- Check notification permissions
Ensure notifications are enabled in your browser or device settings, or alerts may not appear.
Learn more with these guides:
Enabling desktop notifications
Managing sound settings and desktop notifications
Why am I not getting notifications?
Why am I not getting sound notifications?
- Choose a clear notification sound
Select a sound that your team can easily recognize during busy periods. - Use delay strategically
A short delay can give your team a chance to respond while still ensuring visitors get timely help.
Related guides
Enabling desktop notifications
Managing sound settings and desktop notifications
Why am I not getting notifications?
Why am I not getting sound notifications?
How do I disable sound notifications for new visitors?
How to take over a chat from another agent or AI Assist
- Click the green live chat icon
- Schedule a call with us
- Visit our community
