Onboarding

Personalizing Your Companion: The Onboarding Page

Welcome to Sentient! The first step after signing up is a brief, one-time onboarding process. This is crucial for tailoring the AI to your unique needs and preferences, transforming it from a generic assistant into a true, proactive companion.

The information you provide here forms the initial seed for the AI's memory, enabling it to understand your world, communicate in a style that suits you, and assist you more effectively from day one.

Here’s a breakdown of what we ask for and why:

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Section 1: The Essentials

This section covers the fundamental information Sentient needs to function correctly and communicate with you.

• What we ask: What should I call you?

  • Why we ask it: This is purely for personalization. Sentient will use this name to address you in conversations, making interactions feel more natural and friendly.

• What we ask: What's your timezone?

  • Why we ask it: This is essential for all time-related tasks. It ensures that when you ask Sentient to schedule an event, set a reminder, or discuss something happening "tomorrow morning," it understands the context of your time, not the server's.

• What we ask: WhatsApp Number (Optional)

  • Why we ask it: To send you important notifications directly. For example, when a complex task you've assigned is complete or requires your approval, Sentient can ping you on WhatsApp. This field is completely optional and can be added or changed later in the Settings page.

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Section 2: A Bit About You

This section helps Sentient understand the broader context of your life, enabling it to provide more relevant and proactive assistance.

• What we ask: Where are you located?

  • Why we ask it: This powers location-aware tools. By knowing your general location (either shared automatically or entered manually), Sentient can provide accurate weather forecasts, find nearby places using Google Maps, and understand location-based queries.

• What we ask: What's your professional world like?

  • Why we ask it: Sharing details about your job, industry, and career goals gives Sentient the context to help with professional tasks. For example, it can better assist with drafting work-related emails, creating project plans, or researching topics relevant to your field.

• What we ask: What about your personal life and hobbies?

  • Why we ask it: This helps build a more personal connection. If Sentient knows you enjoy hiking or are learning an instrument, it can engage in more meaningful conversations and even suggest relevant activities or information, making it feel more like a companion.

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Section 3: How We'll Vibe

This final section fine-tunes the personality and priorities of your AI companion.

• What we ask: How would you like me to communicate with you?

  • Why we ask it: This sets the AI's persona. Whether you prefer a casual and friendly tone or something more formal and to-the-point, this choice directly shapes the personality of your companion to match your style.

• What we ask: What are your top priorities in life right now?

  • Why we ask it: This is one of the most powerful personalization features. By understanding your current priorities (e.g., Career Growth, Health & Wellness), Sentient can be more proactive in suggesting relevant tasks and information that align with what matters most to you at this moment.

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The more context you provide, the more effective and personalized your Sentient companion will be. This initial setup is the foundation for a truly intelligent and helpful AI experience.