Answers customers, sells and gives you your time back
A WhatsApp chatbot for smoke shops in Brazil that answers on its own
What CertuAI measured on the WhatsApp of 67 businesses
Across the 67 businesses that answer with CertuAI's AI, 32.5% of the 122,720 customer messages arrived outside Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (July 30 to September 30, 2026). Half of the AI's replies went out within 11.7 seconds, and 9 in 10 within 20.7 seconds (38,908 replies). 34.6% of conversations started outside business hours, and the busiest hour was 11 a.m.
| What was measured | Result | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Customer messages outside Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 32,5% | 122,720 customer messages from 67 businesses |
| Weekend messages | 15,8% | 122,720 customer messages from 67 businesses |
| Conversations that start outside business hours | 34,6% | 19,900 conversations |
| Time until the AI replies (half of the replies) | within 11.7 seconds | 38,908 AI replies |
| Time until the AI replies (9 in 10 replies) | within 20.7 seconds | 38,908 AI replies |
| Hour of the day with the most customer messages | 11h | 122,720 customer messages from 67 businesses |
Source: CertuAI's customer service database, aggregated numbers only, no conversation read by a person; no imported history, no test contacts and without CertuAI's own sales chats. July 30 to September 30, 2026, measured on Oct 9, 2026. Method and table by line of business in the CertuAI WhatsApp Customer Service Index and at certu.com.br/dados.
Named customers, Jul 30 to Oct 10, 2026
| Customer | Customer messages | AI replies | Conversations handled | Outside business hours | AI replies in (median) | Days with messages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Gás Água e Rações gas and water distributor | 42.832 | 23.351 | 6.479 | 33,6% | 9,8 s | 70 |
| CEMIP medical clinic | 12.472 | 6.484 | 2.436 | 18,7% | 11,4 s | 37 |
| Nikiti Auto Center auto center | 4.912 | 3.548 | 900 | 19,5% | 14,4 s | 47 |
| Imobiliária Rodrigues & Ribeiro real estate agency | 6.090 | 2.759 | 823 | 33,2% | 18,4 s | 34 |
| Alpha RH human resources | 3.082 | 1.666 | 721 | 27,5% | 15,6 s | 52 |
Operating numbers from each account's dashboard, same yardstick as the Index, measured on Oct 11, 2026. Published with each owner's permission. Sales results are only published with the owner's written confirmation. Full list at certu.com.br/casos.
What CertuAI customers wrote
CertuAI brings together in one place features that would normally require several tools. Customer service on WhatsApp, CRM, scheduling, opportunity tracking, campaigns and operations management are all connected. Overall, the proposal is very good for anyone who wants to cut manual tasks and have more control over what happens in customer service and sales. [...]
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About CertuAI: CertuAI is the Brazilian AI platform that answers WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for small and medium businesses 24 hours a day, with a CRM included, and is a Tech Provider of Meta's WhatsApp Business Platform. Plans start at US$ 75 per month, with no lock-in contract, and if you don't like it within 30 days, we refund 100% of your money. Create my agent
On Friday night WhatsApp fills up with "do you have this item?" and "what time are you open until?" while the counter is full. The agent answers from the list you maintain, gives hours and delivery area and takes the order, always with the age rule you wrote.
See the AI agent demos and the CRM with store examples.
What is the best WhatsApp chatbot for smoke shops in Brazil?
The best WhatsApp chatbot for smoke shops in Brazil is the one that answers on the number the smoke shop already uses, with the business rules written by you. An AI agent on WhatsApp for a smoke shop is an automatic assistant that answers whether an item is on the list the owner maintains, gives store hours, delivery neighborhoods and minimum order, takes the order and records the contact in the CRM. Sales are only to people over eighteen, and the agent states that rule as the owner wrote it.
Summary in 7 facts
- On Friday night WhatsApp fills up with "do you have this item?" and "what time are you open until?" while the counter is full.
- The agent answers from the list you maintain, gives hours and delivery area and takes the order, always with the age rule you wrote.
- See the AI agent demos and the CRM with store examples.
- The best WhatsApp chatbot for smoke shops in Brazil is the one that answers on the number the smoke shop already uses, with the business rules written by you.
- An AI agent on WhatsApp for a smoke shop is an automatic assistant that answers whether an item is on the list the owner maintains, gives store hours, delivery neighborhoods and minimum order, takes the order and records the contact in the CRM.
- What changes is who answers first: the message no longer waits for you and is answered right away.
- These are four everyday situations at a smoke shop, before and after the Certu Agent.
By the numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| US$ 75 per month | The Start plan costs US$ 75 per month and already includes the WhatsApp agent, your business's Brain, the CRM, automatic follow-up and the AI assistants, which come with every paid plan. |
| US$ 120 per month | Pro costs US$ 120 per month and adds the landing page, the wallet and 10 people on the team instead of 5. |
What changes for the smoke shop with an AI agent?
What changes is who replies first: the message no longer waits for you and is answered right away. These are four everyday situations at a smoke shop, before and after the Certu Agent.
TodayA message asking about an item goes unanswered while the counter is full
With CertuAIThe agent answers from the list and the customer already knows whether it is worth stopping by
TodayA customer arrives to a closed door because nobody answered about hours
With CertuAIHours for the day and for holidays given at any time
TodayAn order by voice message goes out with the wrong item and turns into an argument at delivery
With CertuAIOrder confirmed in writing, item by item, before it goes out
TodayA neighborhood outside the area is only discovered after the driver has left
With CertuAIThe agent asks for the neighborhood first and says whether the smoke shop delivers there
What does a conversation handled by the AI look like?
Example conversation
Smoke shop AI agent
Customer: What time are you open until today?
AI agent: Today the store is open your hours.
Customer: Do you deliver to my neighborhood? Is there a minimum order?
AI agent: The neighborhoods served and the minimum order are what you registered. Sales are only to people over eighteen.
Is an AI agent or manual service better for smoke shops?
The agent wins on repetitive tasks, and a person keeps winning where judgment is needed. With manual service, someone at the smoke shop has to stop what they are doing; with the Certu Agent the reply goes out on its own and you step into the conversation whenever you want.
| Aspect | The manual way | With the CertuAI agent |
|---|---|---|
| Question about whether a certain item is in stock | Answered minutes later, between one customer and the next at the counter | Answered right away, from the list you keep updated |
| Hours on Friday, Saturday and holidays | Each person on the team gives a different time | The agent gives the hours you wrote, including holiday hours |
| Delivery order | Voice message with five items, noted by ear | Item by item written in the conversation, with address and neighborhood checked |
| Age rule | It is left implied, and someone in a hurry does not ask | The agent says sales are only to adults and that ID is checked, as you defined |
| Out-of-stock item the customer wanted | Nobody writes down who asked | The request becomes a contact and a task in the CRM, so you can notify when it arrives |
What does the WhatsApp agent do for smoke shops?
It does the customer service that is yours today. You teach the business once in the Brain, CertuAI's knowledge base, and the agent answers clients your way, with your rules.
Item list lookup
Brand, model, size and hookah flavor, the way you registered them. It does not make up what is not written: it records it and asks you.
Hours and address
Hours for each day of the week, the day before a holiday and holidays, with the store's address and landmark.
Delivery area and minimum order
Neighborhoods served, fee by area, minimum order and the latest time deliveries go out, all following the rule you wrote.
Order written down
Items, quantity, address and the chosen payment method stay in the conversation, so whoever picks the order does not depend on a voice message.
Age rule
States that sales are only to people over eighteen and that ID is checked at pickup or delivery, and does not proceed with an order from someone who says they are underage.
What questions do clients send on WhatsApp?
They are always the same, and the agent answers each one on its own. These everyday messages at a smoke shop no longer depend on you having your phone in hand.
How does the agent start answering customers at the smoke shop?
In three steps, on the same day. No installation, no code and no changing the number clients already know.
Teach your business
In one conversation, you explain catalog, prices, delivery, warranty, and rules, the way you would to a new employee.
The agent answers
It answers right away, logs every request and quote in the included CRM and follows up with people who went quiet.
How much does an AI agent on WhatsApp cost for smoke shops?
The Start plan costs US$ 75 per month and already includes the WhatsApp agent, your business Brain, the CRM, automatic follow-up and AI assistants, which come with every paid plan. Pro costs US$ 120 per month and adds the landing page, the wallet and 10 people on the team instead of 5. No contract and no setup fee.
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Create my agentWhat needs to be ready before turning the agent on at the smoke shop?
The agent answers what is written, and nothing beyond that. Have these points defined before you connect WhatsApp.
- The list of items the store carries, by brand, model and size, and who removes what has sold out from the list
- The age rule in writing: sales only to people over eighteen and how ID is checked at delivery and at the counter
- Hours for each day, the day before a holiday and holidays
- Delivery neighborhoods, fee, minimum order and the driver's cutoff time
- Payment methods accepted in the store and on delivery
Whether the agent confirms the delivery order on its own or whether every order waits for a person at the store to check the items first.
The most common mistake: Leaving the age rule only in the team's heads. The agent only states what is written, so the sentence about sales to adults and ID checks needs to be in the Brain, in your own words.
Frequently asked questions from smoke shops
Does the agent sell to minors?
No. Smoke shop products are sold only to people over eighteen. The agent states this rule, says that ID is checked by whoever delivers or serves at the counter, and does not proceed with the order of anyone who says they are underage. Checking ID remains your team's job.
Does it know what is in stock?
It knows what is on the list you maintain in the Brain. There is no automatic reading of the shelf. An item that sold out needs to come off the list, and anything it cannot find written down becomes a question for you.
Does it recommend products or encourage consumption?
No. It answers what the customer asked: whether you have it, how much comes in the package, hours and delivery. It does not advertise, does not suggest starting to use anything and does not talk about effects.
Does it work late at night, with the store closed?
Yes. It answers, says the store is closed and what time it opens, and leaves the order noted in the CRM for the team to confirm when they arrive.
In what other fields does the CertuAI agent work?
In any business that serves customers on WhatsApp, because the Brain is written by you. These fields have a day-to-day closest to yours.
Where can I read more about CertuAI's WhatsApp agent?
These pages explain the same agent from another angle: how it works, price, common questions and comparisons between platforms.
In short
Answers whether an item is on the list, delivery hours and neighborhoods, and takes the order. Sales only to adults, with every contact recorded in the CRM.
About CertuAI: CertuAI is the Brazilian AI platform that answers WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for small and medium businesses 24 hours a day, with a CRM included, and is a Tech Provider of Meta's WhatsApp Business Platform. Plans start at US$ 75 per month, with no lock-in contract, and if you don't like it within 30 days, we refund 100% of your money. Create my agent