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Lightspeed AI Receptionist

Lightspeed AI Receptionist help Lightspeed Retail teams handle AI receptionist without making every customer call the store. Use these messages when a customer needs a clear update, a decision, or a next step by text.

Last updated July 19, 2026

Who these templates are for

These templates are for store owners, managers, sales associates, customer service teams, warehouse teams, and delivery coordinators who want customer communication to stay organized in one shared business inbox.

When to send

Send after a real status change, customer inquiry, appointment, delivery event, purchase, or service milestone.

Why it works

The customer gets the next step without waiting on hold, and your team keeps the conversation attached to the store number.

How to personalize

Use customer name, order number, associate name, product category, delivery window, payment link, and review link where appropriate.

Ready-to-copy examples

New customer welcome – Friendly

145 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is new customer welcome and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, welcome to {{store_name}}. You can text this number for order updates, pickup help, product questions, or appointment changes.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, welcome to {{store_name}}. You can text this number for order updates, pickup help, product questions, or appointment changes.
Thanks, that helps.

New customer welcome – Professional

133 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is new customer welcome and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Thank you for shopping with {{store_name}}. Our team can help by text with pickup, delivery, special orders, and follow-up questions.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Thank you for shopping with {{store_name}}. Our team can help by text with pickup, delivery, special orders, and follow-up questions.
Thanks, that helps.

New customer welcome – Premium/VIP

139 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is new customer welcome and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, welcome to {{store_name}}. We appreciate your first visit. Text this number any time you need help from our retail team.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, welcome to {{store_name}}. We appreciate your first visit. Text this number any time you need help from our retail team.
Thanks, that helps.

Appointment confirmation – Friendly

130 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is appointment confirmation and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, your appointment at {{store_name}} is confirmed for {{date}} at {{time}}. Reply here if you need to reschedule.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, your appointment at {{store_name}} is confirmed for {{date}} at {{time}}. Reply here if you need to reschedule.
Thanks, that helps.

Appointment confirmation – Professional

93 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is appointment confirmation and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

{{store_name}} appointment confirmed: {{date}} at {{time}}. Please reply if anything changes.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

{{store_name}} appointment confirmed: {{date}} at {{time}}. Please reply if anything changes.
Thanks, that helps.

Appointment confirmation – Premium/VIP

110 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is appointment confirmation and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, we have your appointment reserved for {{date}} at {{time}} and look forward to helping you.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, we have your appointment reserved for {{date}} at {{time}} and look forward to helping you.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Friendly

118 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Professional

89 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Premium/VIP

109 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Friendly

118 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Professional

89 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Premium/VIP

109 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Friendly

118 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Professional

89 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Premium/VIP

109 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Friendly

118 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, {{item_name}} has arrived at {{store_name}}. Reply PICKUP if you want us to hold it at the counter.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Professional

89 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

{{item_name}} is now in stock at {{store_name}}. Reply here if you want us to reserve it.
Thanks, that helps.

Product arrival notification – Premium/VIP

109 characters

When to send: Send this when the customer moment is product arrival notification and a clear next step will reduce calls, confusion, or delay.

Why it works: It gives the customer context, uses the store number, and invites a simple reply instead of forcing a phone call.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.

Personalize: {{first_name}}, {{store_name}}, order or customer details, timing, links, and associate name where useful.

Hi {{first_name}}, the item you asked about has arrived. We can set it aside for you today if you would like.
Thanks, that helps.

Setup guidance

ConvertLocal can help configure business texting, missed-call text back, review requests, webchat, AI Receptionist, and shared inbox routing. Where supported by the customer’s setup, these messages can be connected with available integrations or used by staff as saved templates.

Common mistakes

  • Sending a message without a clear next step.
  • Letting associates use personal phones for customer communication.
  • Overusing promotional texts when the customer expected an operational update.
  • Forgetting to include pickup, delivery, or payment details.
Written by Dan Tucci

Founder of ConvertLocal, helping local and multi-location businesses set up review automation, texting, webchat, AI Receptionist, missed-call text back, and customer communication workflows.

FAQ

Can Lightspeed Retail users send these exact text templates?

Yes. These are ready-to-copy examples your team can adapt for Lightspeed Retail customer moments such as orders, pickup, delivery, appointments, service, and review requests.

Can ConvertLocal help set up business texting?

Yes. ConvertLocal helps businesses use their existing business number for texting, shared inbox workflows, missed-call text back, and follow-up messages.

Can Birdeye help with review requests?

Birdeye can help businesses send review requests by text and email depending on the setup, available integrations, and the customer's workflow.

Should promotional texts be separated from operational texts?

Yes. Operational texts should help customers complete an order, appointment, pickup, delivery, or service step. Promotional campaigns should be planned separately with consent and frequency controls.

What should lightspeed ai receptionist include?

A useful template should include the customer's name, the store name, the order or appointment context, the next step, and an easy way to reply.

Can ConvertLocal customize these for my team?

Yes. ConvertLocal can help adapt the language, route replies, set up team inboxes, and connect texting with review and webchat workflows.