Walmart Sparky

Spec sheet

What it does

Sparky is an AI-powered assistant that helps shoppers find items, synthesize reviews and make informed purchase decisions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Purpose

Sparky is an AI-powered shopping assistant that helps customers find items, synthesize reviews and make informed purchase decisions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Privacy

Walmart says voice interactions with Sparky are transcribed as text, are captured when a voice feature is activated, and are not used for biometric analysis.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · walmart.com

Founded

1962Read 28 Sep 2026 · walmart.com

Access

Walmart’s Sparky page says customers can use Sparky through the Walmart app or website on smartphones and tablets.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Advice limitation

Walmart says Sparky is designed to help with shopping and should not be relied on for medical, legal or financial advice.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

App platforms

Walmart’s app is available for iPhone and Android; its app page directs users of other devices to Walmart.com in a browser.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Availability

Walmart’s help page says Sparky is accessible only in the Walmart app for U.S. customers, who must be signed in to start a conversation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Availability limit

Walmart’s Help Center says Sparky is for U.S. customers, requires signing into the app and is only accessible in the Walmart app.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Feedback

Customers can rate a completed conversation with a thumbs up or down and provide additional feedback when prompted.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Feedback and support

Customers can rate a completed conversation with a thumbs up or down, leave additional feedback when prompted, or contact the Help Center for assistance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Integration

Sparky is integrated into the Walmart app and supports shopping from discovery through checkout.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Meal planning

Sparky suggests recipes based on meal ideas or dietary preferences and can add recipe ingredients to a shopping cart.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Occasion planning

Sparky can offer occasion-based recommendations, such as helping plan celebrations or find a gift.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Party planning

Sparky can suggest party themes and find supplies for customers to add to their cart.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Product discovery

Sparky helps shoppers find and compare products, build lists, get personalized recommendations and plan occasions using reviews and product data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Product questions

Sparky answers product questions and helps customers compare options and features.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Restocking

Walmart’s Sparky page says it tracks customers’ go-to items and restocks them when needed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Shopping lists

Customers can photograph a shopping list, and Sparky can match listed items to Walmart products and prepare a cart.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Shopping questions

Sparky answers product questions and helps customers understand product features and compare options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Underlying technology

Walmart describes Sparky as using multi-agent orchestration and fallback handling, with voice and camera capabilities described as emerging.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Use limitation

Walmart says Sparky is designed to help with shopping and should not be relied on for medical, legal or financial advice.Read 9 Oct 2026 · walmart.com

Voice data

Walmart’s Privacy Notice says voice interactions with Sparky are transcribed, are captured when a voice feature is activated, and are not used for biometric analysis.Read 9 Oct 2026 · corporate.walmart.com

Where Specifiction places it

• AI Shopping Assistants#24 of 257.1