Chats & Conversations
One inbox for every conversation. Chats unify SMS, voice calls, web chat, and email into a single timeline—giving your team complete context for every member interaction.
What Chats Do
Chats are your unified communication hub:
- Single timeline for all channels (SMS, voice, web, email)
- Full history with messages, transcripts, and events
- AI + human collaboration in the same thread
- Smart routing based on labels and rules
- Real-time updates as conversations happen
Key Features
Multi-Channel Threading
Unlike siloed systems, Gravity Rail keeps all interactions together:
| Channel | Same Chat |
|---|---|
| Web chat | ✓ |
| SMS | ✓ |
| Voice calls (transcribed) | ✓ |
| ✓ |
Human Takeover
Seamlessly transition from AI to human:
- AI handles initial conversation
- Staff joins when needed
- Human has full AI conversation context
- Member experiences smooth handoff
Smart Organization
- Labels tag chats (Urgent, VIP, Follow-up)
- Filters create saved views
- Search finds any conversation
- Assignment routes to the right person
AI Collaboration
AI assistants work alongside your team:
- Respond automatically when enabled
- Collect data via conversation
- Escalate on configured triggers
- Suggest responses for human approval
How It Works
Any Channel → Unified Chat → AI or Human → Complete History
(SMS/voice/web) (one thread) (responds) (searchable)
A member starts on web chat, continues via SMS, and calls in—all captured in one conversation. Your team sees everything in context.
Common Use Cases
| Use Case | What It Enables |
|---|---|
| Multi-Channel Support | Complete context across channels |
| Appointment Management | Reminders, confirmations, rescheduling |
| Sales Follow-Up | AI nurtures, humans close |
| Team Inbox | Shared visibility, clear ownership |
Pricing & Limits
Feature availability and limits are determined by your subscription plan. See the pricing page for details.
Related Resources
- Agents - Configure conversation AI
- Phone Numbers - SMS and voice setup
- Workflows - Structure conversations
- Labels - Organize and route chats