The AI assistant is Waypoint’s secret weapon. Instead of manually creating and organizing every task, you can simply tell the AI what you need to accomplish, and it handles the rest. You can also ask it “What’s next” and it will help you figure out the most impactful thing to work on next (there’s even a dedicated button for this)
Accessing the Waypoint AI Assistant
The AI assistant is always available through the input bar at the bottom of your screen. You can interact with it in two ways:
- Text - Type your message directly
- Voice - Tap the microphone icon and speak (this method has a longer wait time because of voice-to-voice processing speed)
Natural Language Task Creation
The simplest way to use the AI assistant is for creating tasks. Instead of filling out forms, just describe what you need to do.
Examples
Simple task:
“I need to call the dentist tomorrow”
The Assistant creates a task titled “Call the dentist” with tomorrow’s date.
Task with details:
“Remind me to review the Johnson proposal by Friday, it’s high priority”
Creates a task with the due date set to Friday and priority elevated.
Multiple tasks:
“I need to buy groceries, pick up dry cleaning, and get gas this weekend”
The The Assistant can create multiple tasks from a single request.
Task Breakdown: Your Project Planning Partner
One of the most powerful features is task breakdown. Give the AI Assistant a complex goal, and it will decompose it into actionable subtasks.
How to Use Task Breakdown
Simply describe a large or vague task:
“I need to plan my sister’s birthday party”
The AI might respond with:
- Set a budget
- Choose a date and venue
- Create guest list
- Send invitations
- Plan food and drinks
- Organize decorations
- Arrange entertainment
Each item becomes a subtask you can track individually.
Breakdown Tips
- Be specific about scope - “Plan a small dinner party for 10” gives better results than “plan a party”
- Mention constraints - “I have two weeks and $500” helps the assistant create realistic tasks
- Ask follow-up questions - “Can you break down the ‘plan food and drinks’ task further?”
Voice Input: Hands-Free Task Management
Waypoint’s voice input lets you manage tasks without typing.
How to Use Voice Input
- Tap the microphone icon in the input bar
- Speak clearly (you’ll see a pulsing animation while recording)
- Tap again to stop recording
- The assitant will respond and your conversation is added to your conversation history.
Voice Input Use Cases
- Driving - Capture tasks without touching your phone
- Walking - Quick thought capture on the go
- Cooking - Hands are busy? Voice to the rescue
- Brainstorming - Speak freely and let the assitant organize
Voice Tips
- Speak naturally - the AI understands conversational language
- Include context - “Add to my work project” helps categorize
Conversation Context
The assistant remembers your recent conversation, so you can have natural back-and-forth discussions.
You: “I need to prepare for my quarterly review”
AI: Creates preparation tasks
You: “Actually, add a task to update my accomplishments document too”
AI: Adds to the existing context without you re-explaining
What the AI Can (and Can’t) Do
The AI Excels At:
- Suggesting what to do and how long to do it
- Manipulating your existing tasks, like saying they’re done or altering them
- Creating tasks from natural descriptions
- Breaking down complex projects
- Suggesting time estimates
- Understanding context and priorities
- Recognizing dates and deadlines in text
- Multi-task creation from single requests
Current Limitations:
- Can’t access external calendars or emails
- Doesn’t browse the internet
- Limited to task management (no general knowledge queries)
- Voice requires internet connection
Advanced AI Interactions
Setting Context Automatically
When you mention categories in your request, the Assistant can tag tasks appropriately:
“Add a work task to review the budget spreadsheet”
Task is created with “work” context tag.
Priority Recognition
The Assistant understands urgency cues:
- “urgent,” “ASAP,” “critical” → Higher priority
- “when I get a chance,” “someday,” “eventually” → Lower priority
- “most important” → MIT (Priority 1)
Due Date Understanding
Natural date expressions work great:
- “tomorrow,” “next week,” “in 3 days”
- “by Friday,” “before the meeting”
- “end of month,” “next Monday”
Example Conversation
Here’s a full interaction showing the AI’s capabilities:
You: “I’m launching a new product next month and feeling overwhelmed”
AI: “I can help you break that down. A product launch typically involves several phases. Let me create a task list:
- Finalize product features and pricing
- Create marketing materials
- Set up landing page
- Plan launch email sequence
- Coordinate with support team for FAQ
- Schedule social media announcements
- Prepare press release
Would you like me to add these as subtasks under a ‘Product Launch’ parent task?”
You: “Yes, and set the due date for January 15th”
AI: “Done! I’ve created ‘Product Launch’ due January 15th with all those subtasks. Would you like to start with any particular item?”
Getting Better Results
- Be descriptive - More context = better task creation
- Specify deadlines - Include dates when you know them
- Mention importance - Help the Assistant set appropriate priority
- Ask for breakdowns - Complex tasks benefit from decomposition
- Iterate - Refine with follow-up messages
Next Steps
- Timer and Time Tracking - Use those AI timer suggestions
- Organizing with Context Tags - Filter AI-created tasks
- Getting Started - Review the basics