Complete guide to using HAL System via Signal.

Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started
  2. Basic Commands
  3. Service Guides
  4. Account Management
  5. Tips & Tricks
  6. Troubleshooting

Getting Started

Registration

  1. Open Signal on your device
  2. Send “register” to: +46737609889
  3. You’ll receive a welcome message
  4. Send “help” to see available commands

First-time setup:

You: register
HAL: Welcome to HAL System! Your account has been created.
     Send 'help' to see what I can do.

Your First Commands

Try these to get familiar:

You: help
You: time
You: weather
You: news

Basic Commands

Universal Commands

These work for all account types:

Command Description Example
help List all commands help
manual Detailed documentation manual
settings View your settings settings
time Current time time
weather Weather info weather
news Latest headlines news

Natural Language

HAL understands natural language queries:

You: what time is it?
You: how's the weather?
You: show me the news
You: what's the temperature in Paris?

Service Guides

Weather Service

Commands:

weather                    # Your saved location
weather Stockholm          # Specific city
weather Paris, France      # City with country
weather lat:59.33,lon:18.07 # Coordinates

Response format:

Stockholm, Sweden:
Temperature: 5°C (feels like 2°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 12 km/h NW

Tips:

  • Save your location: set location Stockholm
  • Change units: set units imperial or set units metric

Time Service

Commands:

time                       # Your timezone
time New York              # City time
time UTC                   # UTC time
what time is it in Tokyo?  # Natural language

Response format:

New York, USA (EST):
Friday, January 3, 2026
2:45 PM (14:45)

News Service

Commands:

news                       # Latest headlines
news technology            # Category-specific
news 5                     # Limit results

Categories:

  • General news (default)
  • Technology
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment

Response format:

BBC News Headlines:

1. [Technology] New AI breakthrough announced
   Published: 2 hours ago

2. [Politics] Summit concludes with agreement
   Published: 3 hours ago

Pollen Service (Base Plan)

Commands:

pollen                     # Your location
pollen Stockholm           # Specific city

Response includes:

  • Pollen levels (low/medium/high)
  • Dominant pollen types
  • Air quality index
  • Health recommendations

Commands:

navigate to Central Station
how do i get to the airport?
directions to 123 Main St

Response format:

From: Your Location
To: Stockholm Central Station

Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 12 minutes

Google Maps:
[Link to Google Maps with directions]

Nearby Service (Pro Plan)

Commands:

nearby restaurants
nearby atm
nearby gas stations
find cafes near me

Supported types:

  • Restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Gas stations
  • ATMs
  • Pharmacies
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Banks
  • Parking

Response format:

Nearby Restaurants (within 1km):

1. Restaurant ABC
   0.3 km away
   123 Main Street

2. Bistro XYZ
   0.5 km away
   456 Oak Avenue

Account Management

Settings

View and modify your preferences:

settings                   # View all settings
set locale en-US          # Set language/locale
set units metric          # metric or imperial
set location Stockholm    # Save default location

Available locales:

  • en-US (English, US)
  • en-GB (English, UK)
  • sv-SE (Swedish)
  • de-DE (German)
  • fr-FR (French)

Subscription Management

View subscription:

You: unsubscribe
HAL: Your Base plan subscription is active until Feb 1, 2026.
     To cancel: unsubscribe yes

Cancel subscription:

You: unsubscribe yes
HAL: Subscription cancelled. Access until Feb 1, 2026.

Data Export (GDPR)

Get a complete copy of your data:

You: export my data
HAL: Your data export is ready! (2.5 MB)

     Visit: http://hal.yourdomain.com/s/ABC123

     You'll need to enter your phone number to download.
     Link expires in 1 hour
     One-time download only

Account Deletion

Permanent account deletion:

You: delete-my-data
HAL: WARNING: This will permanently delete:
     • Your account
     • All saved locations
     • All preferences

     This action cannot be undone.

     To confirm: delete-my-account yes

You: delete-my-account yes
HAL: Your account has been permanently deleted.
     Goodbye!

Note: Must cancel subscription first if active.

Tips & Tricks

Save Common Locations

set home Stockholm
set work London

Then use:

weather home
weather work

Quick Commands

Short versions of common commands:

w Paris          # weather Paris
t Tokyo          # time Tokyo
n                # news

Combine with Settings

Set your preferences once:

set location Stockholm
set units metric
set locale en-US

Then just use:

weather          # Uses your settings

Natural Language

HAL understands variations:

what's the weather like?
how hot is it?
is it raining?
will it rain tomorrow?

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Responses

Check:

  1. Signal is connected to internet
  2. Correct phone number: +46737609889
  3. You’ve sent “register” first
  4. Wait up to 30 seconds for response

Command Not Recognized

Try:

  1. Send “help” to see available commands
  2. Check spelling and spacing
  3. Use simpler phrasing
  4. Remove punctuation

Example:

❌ wheather paris!!!
✓ weather paris

Feature Not Working

Premium features require subscription:

  • Pollen forecast → Base or Pro plan
  • Navigation → Pro plan
  • Nearby places → Pro plan

Check your plan:

You: settings
HAL: Account Plan: Free

Upgrade by contacting support.

Location Not Found

Be specific:

❌ weather Paris
   (Multiple cities named Paris)

✓ weather Paris, France
✓ weather Paris, Texas, USA

Wrong Temperature Units

Change units in settings:

set units metric    # Celsius
set units imperial  # Fahrenheit

Getting Errors

Common errors:

  1. “Please register first”
    • Send: register
  2. “Feature not available on your plan”
    • Upgrade subscription
  3. “Location not found”
    • Check spelling
    • Add country name
    • Try coordinates
  4. “Service temporarily unavailable”
    • External API issue
    • Try again in a few minutes

Advanced Features

Location Formats

Multiple ways to specify locations:

weather Stockholm              # City name
weather Stockholm, Sweden      # City with country
weather 59.33,18.07           # Lat,lon
weather lat:59.33,lon:18.07   # Explicit lat,lon

Time Zones

Query any timezone:

time UTC
time EST
time America/New_York
time Europe/Stockholm

Calculations

HAL can do basic math:

You: calculate 15 * 3
HAL: 45

You: what is 100 / 4?
HAL: 25

Support

Get Help

  • Send “help” for command list
  • Send “manual” for this documentation
  • Email: support@yourdomain.com

Report Issues

Email support@yourdomain.com with:

  • Your phone number
  • Command you sent
  • Expected vs actual response
  • Screenshots if helpful

Feature Requests

We love feedback! Send suggestions to:

  • Email: feedback@yourdomain.com
  • Signal: +46737609889
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