🎉 Welcome to the hlomo Pilot!
You're in the first cohort of 6 groups testing AI Residents for WhatsApp communities.
Your Setup Time: ~15 minutes
Support: Email tracy@hlomo.com or reply to your pilot welcome email
Complete Your Profile
Upload a profile picture so your community members recognize you.
What to do:
- Click "Edit Profile" in your dashboard
- Upload your photo (JPG/PNG, max 2MB)
- Crop if needed, then save
Create Your Community
Set up your community hub where Bro & Harmony will work.
What to fill in:
- Community Name: Your group's name (e.g., "Old Boys Network", "Women in Tech")
- Description: What brings people together
- Category: Choose the best fit (Alumni, Professional, Neighborhood, etc.)
- Picture: Upload a community logo/photo (optional but recommended)
Message Bro to Set Up Your Community
Everything happens in WhatsApp - no web dashboard required!
✨ Start WhatsApp Setup
Message Bro on WhatsAppOpens WhatsApp with pre-filled message - Bro walks you through setup in 2-5 minutes
📱 What Happens Next:
- Click button above to message Bro on WhatsApp (+27 72 201 7574)
- Bro asks 3-5 questions (community name, description, features)
- You answer via WhatsApp (takes 2-5 minutes)
- Bro creates your community and sends invitation link
- Share link with members - they join in 30 seconds!
Tip: Have your community details ready (name, description, member count)
Invite Bro & Harmony
Add the AI Residents to your WhatsApp group.
Bro (Logistics)
The Local Legend
Handles birthdays, RSVPs, document indexing, and unanswered questions.
Phone: Will be displayed in Manage Community
Harmony (Care)
The Emotional Intelligence
Tracks connections, suggests meetups, and provides 1:1 support via DM.
Phone: Will be displayed in Manage Community
How to invite:
- Go to Manage Community page
- Scroll to "AI Residents" section
- Click "Invite Bro to WhatsApp Group" → Opens WhatsApp with Bro's number
- Add him to your group
- Repeat for Harmony (optional - she works via DM)
Invite Your Members
Three easy ways to get people into your community.
📱 Option 1: WhatsApp Invite Link (Easiest)
Share your WhatsApp group's invite link directly:
- Open your WhatsApp group
- Tap group name → "Invite to Group via Link"
- Share link via SMS, email, or other apps
✅ Best for: Quickly adding people who already have WhatsApp
🔗 Option 2: hlomo Community Link
Your unique hlomo join link:
https://hlomo-8ba54.web.app/join-community.html?id=YOUR_COMMUNITY_ID
Find this link in: Manage Community → "Invite Members" section
✅ Best for: People who want to see the community description before joining
✉️ Option 3: Email Invites
Send personal email invitations:
- Go to Manage Community → "Invite Members" tab
- Enter member's email address
- Add personal message (optional)
- Click "Send Invitation"
✅ Best for: Formal invitations to professional networks
🎬 What Happens Next?
Week 1 (Dec 8-15): Foundation Features
Bro handles birthday digests, detects unanswered questions, and suppresses system message spam.
Week 2 (Dec 16-22): Daily Briefing
Every morning at 7 AM, Bro posts an AI summary: Key Outcomes, Open Questions, Vibe Check.
Weekly Check-Ins
We'll schedule a 15-minute call each week to get your feedback and fix any issues.
Pilot Perks
Free access through June 2025 + Founding Member pricing forever + Early access to new features.