Every day, people walk into physical outlets or offline stores. They look around. They ask questions. Then they leave. Most of them never come back.
This is a common problem for offline stores, retail shops, salons, cafes, and local businesses. Once customers walk out, the connection is lost.
WhatsApp changed this quietly. In India, almost every customer already uses WhatsApp every day. More than 9 out of 10 WhatsApp messages are opened, usually within minutes.
Instead of asking customers to write their details on paper or fill out forms, shop owners can place a WhatsApp QR Stand inside the shop.
This QR Stand is called the AiSensy Showroom Kit.
When a customer scans the QR using their phone camera, WhatsApp opens on their phone.
A chat starts directly with your shop’s WhatsApp number.
Customers do not need to install anything new. They only use WhatsApp, which is already on their phone.
Shop owners use the AiSensy app once to set up the QR Stand. The same app helps the shop see messages and manage customer leads.
This guide explains how offline stores use the AiSensy Showroom Kit to stay connected with walk-in customers.
Let’s begin.
Table of Contents:
What is The AiSensy Showroom Kit
What comes inside the AiSensy Showroom Kit?
What does the QR code actually do?
Why is this called a showroom or offline kit?
Who Needs the AiSensy Showroom Kit?
Benefits of the AiSensy Showroom Kit
Use Cases of the AiSensy Showroom Kit
Setup Guide for the AiSensy Showroom Kit
Final Words
FAQs
What is The AiSensy Showroom Kit
The AiSensy Showroom kit is a simple offline tool for showrooms, shops, and offline businesses.
It helps you turn walk-in customers into WhatsApp contacts. That is all it does. And that is why it works.
At its core, the AiSensy Showroom Kit is a WhatsApp QR Stand setup made for offline stores.
You place the QR Stand inside your shop. When a customer scans it, a WhatsApp chat opens instantly with your business.
Which means no forms, no apps to download, no waiting. Just scan and chat.
The kit is designed for places where customers physically visit you. Such as shops, salons, cafes, clinics, gyms, showrooms, service counters, and anywhere customers walk in and walk out.
What comes inside the AiSensy Showroom Kit?
The AiSensy Showroom Kit includes all the basics you need to start turning walk-in customers into WhatsApp leads. Inside the box, you get:
- A premium acrylic QR stand designed to be placed on counters and billing desks.
- Five laminated vinyl QR stickers that can be placed on walls, entrances, or shelves.
- A simple setup instruction manual that explains how to get started step by step.
- A WhatsApp marketing strategy guide that helps you understand how to follow up with customers after they scan.
Along with the physical kit, you also get access to the AiSensy Free Forever Plan.
To reply to customers properly and keep all chats in one place, the shop needs the WhatsApp Business API. This is the official business version of WhatsApp made for shops.
WhatsApp Business API helps the shop receive customer messages, save scanned QR contacts, and manage chats without using personal phones.
AiSensy helps shop owners apply for this WhatsApp Business API for free. This is a one-time step.
After it is activated, every customer who scans the QR and messages the shop appears in one-simple screen.
The shop can see messages and manage scanned QR leads using the AiSensy dashboard.
The Free Forever Plan also includes 500 Ad Credits to run Facebook and Instagram ads and 500 AI Credits to create AI images and videos.
You do not need technical knowledge or special tools. If you know how to use WhatsApp, you can use this kit easily.
Benefits of the AiSensy Showroom Kit
The biggest problem with walk-in customers is not footfall. It is memory.
People visit. They ask questions. They leave. And most businesses never hear from them again.
The AiSensy Showroom Kit changes this pattern in simple, practical ways.
1. Turn Walk-In Visitors Into Permanent Customers
Before using the Showroom Kit, most shops lose the customer once they step outside. There is no contact. There is no follow-up.
With the Showroom Kit, when a customer scans the QR, a WhatsApp chat starts with your shop.
This chat allows the shop to send small nudges later, such as regular offers, simple reminders, new stock updates, and much more.
These gentle messages help bring customers back again and again, without chasing them.
2. Build a Customer List Without Asking for Forms
Forms feel like work. Customers skip them. Apps feel risky. People avoid installing them.
However, WhatsApp feels normal. When customers scan the QR in the AiSensy Showroom Kit, they message you naturally.
Their number is captured organically through conversation, not pressure. There is no clipboard. No sign-up sheet. No awkward asking. Your customer list grows quietly, every day.
3. Increase Repeat Visits Without Heavy Ad Spend
Ads are useful to bring new people once. But bringing the same person back through ads costs more.
Although WhatsApp messages also have a cost, but they are far cheaper than running ads again.
You can send messages only to customers who already shown interest by scanning your QR. This is niche targeting.
Instead of paying to reach everyone, you talk only to people who already visited your shop.
4. Collect Feedback Privately and Fix Issues Early
When customers are unhappy, they often post reviews on Google.
By the time that happens, the damage is already public.
With the Showroom Kit, customers can message you directly on WhatsApp. They can share problems privately. You can fix issues early.
This reduces negative public reviews and builds trust quietly.
5. Save Time by Answering Questions Once
Many customers ask the same things. Price. Availability. Offers. Timings. WhatsApp allows you to reply quickly or automate simple answers.
Your staff spends less time repeating information. Customers get faster responses. As a result, both sides feel better.
6. Work With Any Type of WhatsApp Setup
Some shops use a personal WhatsApp number. Some use WhatsApp Business. Some use WhatsApp Business API.
The AiSensy Showroom Kit works with all of them. You can start simple. You can upgrade later. There is no lock-in pressure. No forced setup.
7. Make Walk-In Visits Measurable
Footfall feels invisible when you cannot track it.
With the AiSensy Showroom Kit, shop owners can see how many times the QR was scanned and how many chats were started.
This data appears on the AiSensy dashboard from where the QR was first generated.
Chat numbers are shown when WhatsApp Business API is active with AiSensy.
This helps shop owners understand what is working and how customers are engaging.
How Offline Stores Use the AiSensy Showroom Kit in Real Life
The AiSensy Showroom Kit works for many types of offline stores, shops, and service businesses.
But the real value does not come from the type of business. It comes from the type of WhatsApp message you send after a customer scans the QR.
Once a customer scans the QR Stand in your shop, a WhatsApp chat starts with your business.
From that point, you can send simple messages like the ones below. These messages help customers remember your shop and come back again.
- Festive Offers and Sale Alerts
Used by retail shops, jewellery stores, salons, cafes, and local businesses. These messages tell customers about discounts and special days.
Example:
“Get early access to our Diwali Sale.
Starting 20th October.”
Or:
“Get 20% OFF on your next purchase.
Only for our WhatsApp customers.”
These messages work because customers already visited your shop once.
2. New Arrivals and New Service Updates
Used by clothing stores, salons, cafes, clinics, and service businesses.
These messages tell customers that something new is available.
Example:
“Fresh designs have just arrived.
Come and check them out.”
Or:
“We just launched a new service this week.
Reply to know more.”
Customers return when they know there is something new to see.
3. Repeat Visit and Reminder Messages
Used by salons, gyms, clinics, garages, and product-based shops.
These WhatsApp messages remind customers when it is time to return.
Example:
“Your next haircut is due.
Book your slot this week.”
Or:
“Your skincare product may be running out.
Order now.”
These reminders feel helpful, not pushy.
4. Appointment and Booking Confirmations
Used by salons, clinics, cafes, coaching centres, and service counters.
These messages confirm visits so customers feel sure.
Example:
“Your appointment is confirmed for tomorrow at 3 PM.”
Or:
“Your table reservation is confirmed.
See you soon.”
This reduces missed visits and confusion.
5. Service Updates and Follow-Up Messages
Used by garages, repair shops, and service businesses.
These messages keep customers informed.
Example:
“Your bike repair is complete and ready for pickup.”
Or:
“Your service is due next week.
Book now to avoid delay.”
Customers trust businesses that keep them updated.
6. Birthday, Anniversary, and Loyalty Messages
Used by cafes, salons, retail shops, gyms, and local stores.
These messages make customers feel valued.
Example:
“Happy Birthday.
Enjoy a free treat from us today.”
Or:
“Earn points on every visit.
Redeem rewards anytime.”
This builds emotional connection, not just sales.
7. Feedback and Experience Messages
Used by all offline stores and service businesses.
These messages ask customers how their visit went.
Example:
“How was your experience with us?
Reply and share your feedback.”
Customers prefer sharing feedback privately on WhatsApp instead of posting public reviews.
Setup Guide for the AiSensy Showroom Kit
Setting up the AiSensy Showroom Kit is simple. You do not need technical knowledge.
You do not need a developer. You do not need to install anything for your customers.
If you can use WhatsApp, you can set this up. Let’s walk through it slowly.
1. Step 1: Open the box and know what you have
Before doing anything, take a moment to see what comes with the kit. Inside the AiSensy Showroom Kit, you get:
- One premium acrylic WhatsApp QR stand
- Five high-quality vinyl QR stickers
- A setup instruction manual
- A WhatsApp API marketing strategy guide
- Access to the AiSensy Free Forever plan ( 500 ad credits for Facebook and Instagram with 500 AI credits to create images and videos using AiSensy AI Ad Creative Generator )
The kit is not just a QR stand. It is a complete starter system to grow your business using WhatsApp.
2. Step 2: Download the AiSensy App
To configure the QR, you need the AiSensy app. This is only for you, not for your customers.
You can download the AiSensy app on your phone in a few minutes. Once installed, open the app and sign in.
This app helps you:
- Link your WhatsApp number
- Manage incoming customer chats
- Use your AIsensy’s Free Forever plan
- View leads collected from the QR
3. Step 3: Scan the QR Code to Link Your WhatsApp Number
Now comes the main step. Open the AiSensy app. Use it to scan the QR code printed on the stand or sticker.
When you scan it, you will be asked to link your WhatsApp number.
You can link:
- Your normal WhatsApp number
- Your WhatsApp Business number
- Or your WhatsApp Business API number
You can change this number anytime later. This step takes less than 30 seconds. Once done, the QR is ready.
4. Step 4: Add a Simple Welcome Message
After linking your number, you can add a small message. This message appears when a customer scans the QR.
For example: “Hi, welcome to our shop. How can we help you today?”
This message helps customers start chatting without thinking. You can edit this message anytime from the app.
5. Step 5: Place the QR Where Customers Can See It
Now place the QR stand or stickers in your shop.
Recommended places include:
- Billing counter
- Cash counter
- Shop entrance
- Reception desk
- Product shelves
- Cafe tables
The QR works with any smartphone camera. Customers do not need to download any app. They just scan, and WhatsApp opens.
6. Step 6: What Happens When a Customer Scans the QR
This is the most important part. When a customer scans the QR:
When a customer scans the QR, WhatsApp opens on their phone. A chat with your shop starts. The message reaches you instantly.
What happens next depends on how your WhatsApp is set up.
If you are using WhatsApp Business API with AiSensy:
- The customer’s number is saved as a lead.
- The chat appears inside the AiSensy dashboard.
- You can see and manage all chats in one place.
If you're using a normal WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app:
- The chat comes directly to your WhatsApp app.
- You reply just like any normal WhatsApp message.
Later, if you want more control, you can activate WhatsApp Business API with the same number using co-existence.
This means your number stays the same. Only the way you manage chats improves.
7. Step 7: Managing Chats and Leads on AiSensy
Every scan creates a connection. All these chats and leads appear inside your AiSensy dashboard.
With the Free Forever plan included in the kit, you can:
- View all customer chats in one place
- Reply to customers easily
- Manage walk-in leads digitally
- Organize conversations
This turns your offline shop visitors into an online contact list.
8. Step 8: Using WhatsApp Business API When You Need More Control
Some shops are happy replying to messages one by one. Others want more control as the business grows.
If you already use WhatsApp Business API with AiSensy, nothing changes. All chats that start from the QR appear inside the AiSensy dashboard.
If you are using a normal WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app, you can still use the Showroom Kit immediately. Customers scan the QR. Chats come to your WhatsApp.
You reply normally. Later, when your business grows, you may want to do more things. For example:
- Send the same message to many past customers
- Message only customers who visited earlier
- Set automatic replies for common questions
- Run ads that open WhatsApp chat
- Use chatbots to handle basic queries
To do these things, you need WhatsApp Business API and a suitable AiSensy plan.
This is optional. You do not need to decide now. You can upgrade only when you feel ready.
9. Step 9: Use the Strategy Guide to Grow Faster
The kit also includes a WhatsApp API marketing strategy guide. This guide explains:
- How to message customers the right way
- When to send offers
- How to bring customers back
- How to avoid spamming
This helps you use WhatsApp smartly, not randomly.
10. Step 10: Use Your Free Ad and AI Credits
With the kit, you also get:
- 500 ad credits to run Facebook and Instagram ads
- 500 AI credits to create images and videos
These credits help you grow without spending extra money.
Final Words
Every offline store faces the same situation every day. Customers walk in. They ask questions. They leave.
After that, most shops have no way to talk to them again. The AiSensy Showroom Kit exists to solve only this one problem.
You place a QR Stand inside your shop. A customer scans it with their phone.
WhatsApp opens. A chat starts with your store.
That chat is the difference. It lets your shop send a reminder later. Or share an offer. Or simply say hello again.
Customers do not install anything. They only use WhatsApp, which they already understand.
Shop owners set it up once using the AiSensy app. After that, every scan becomes a conversation you can return to.
You are not changing how customers behave. You are just giving them a simple way to remember you.
That is why the AiSensy Showroom Kit works so naturally for offline stores, shops, salons, cafes, and service businesses.
It does not add effort. It adds continuity. And that is what brings customers back.
FAQs
The AiSensy Showroom Kit is a starter kit made for offline shops and showrooms. It helps you turn walk-in customers into WhatsApp contacts. Customers scan a QR code in your shop and start a WhatsApp chat with you instantly. You can then talk to them later, share offers, and bring them back.
The kit includes a premium acrylic QR stand, five vinyl QR stickers, a setup instruction manual, and a WhatsApp marketing guide. You also receive the AiSensy Free Forever Plan, which includes free WhatsApp API access, ad credits, and AI credits.
The kit helps you stay connected with customers even after they leave your shop. Instead of losing walk-in customers forever, you collect their WhatsApp contact. You can then send updates, offers, reminders, and announcements, helping increase repeat visits and long-term sales.
No. You can start using the kit with your normal WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number. If you later want to send bulk broadcasts or automate messages, you can activate WhatsApp API through AiSensy.
Yes. You can change or update the WhatsApp number anytime in under 30 seconds using the AiSensy app. No technical knowledge is required, and the QR code remains the same.
