Business Knowledge

Handle after hours and emergency requests

Set what the assistant does when your business is closed.

Last updated October 3, 2026

Overview

The assistant uses your Business hours to know when you are closed.

  • Keep Business hours accurate on Business Knowledge, including holidays.
  • In Text.st AI Settings, choose an After hours option: keep helping, or collect details for your team.
  • If you offer emergency service, add a Teach Text.st rule that explains exactly what counts as an emergency and what the customer should do.

More details

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