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AI coach not responding.

Fix issues with your AI coach not responding to messages. Almost always a connectivity, subscription, or rate-limit issue.

3 min read·May 14, 2026

Almost always a connectivity or rate-limit issue, not a fault with the model. The AI coach has had strong uptime since launch — if it's not responding, check your network and subscription status first.

Four quick checks before diving in.

Quick check — try this first
  1. 01Check your internet connection is stable.
  2. 02Ensure you have an active subscription (AI coach requires premium).
  3. 03Wait 30 seconds — responses can take time for complex questions.
  4. 04Try force closing and reopening the app.

Common causes

Symptom · 01

"Message sent but no response"

Likely cause

AI processing delay, network drop, or you've reached your message quota.

Fix

Wait 30–60 seconds. Check if you see a 'typing' indicator. Verify your internet connection is stable. Check if you've reached your message quota (free tier has a monthly limit). Try sending a shorter, simpler message. Force close and reopen.

Symptom · 02

"Error message when sending"

Likely cause

Subscription not active, connectivity issue, or temporary service problem.

Fix

Check your subscription status in Settings → Profile. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try again in a few minutes — temporary service issues may occur. Update to the latest app version.

Symptom · 03

"Response is cut off or incomplete"

Likely cause

Response still loading, or a network interruption mid-stream.

Fix

Wait a moment — the response may still be loading. Check if there's a 'Continue' or 'Show more' option. Try asking the coach to continue or elaborate. If persistent, start a new conversation and check your connection stability.

Symptom · 04

"Can't access AI coach at all"

Likely cause

Subscription not active or account issue.

Fix

Verify you have an active premium subscription. Check Settings → Profile to see your subscription status. Try logging out and back in. Update the app to the latest version. If your subscription is active but access denied, contact support.

Symptom · 05

"Coach responses don't make sense"

Likely cause

Insufficient context, outdated profile, or a stale conversation thread.

Fix

Try being more specific in your questions. Provide context about your goals and current training. Start a new conversation to reset the context. Check if your profile information (weight, FTP, goals) is up to date.

Symptom · 06

"Reached message quota"

Likely cause

Free tier monthly message limit reached.

Fix

Free tier has a limited number of messages per month. Upgrade to premium for unlimited AI coach conversations. Your quota resets at the start of each billing period. Check Settings → Profile to see your current usage.

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