Use AI to Find a Product in Stores

Did you know you can use AI to help you shop? Using ChatGPT for shopping can help you find products in a flash. Let's go over how to use AI assistants like ChatGPT for shopping research.

Why You'll Love This Tip

  • Find specific products in specific stores using AI assistants.
  • Use AI to track down hard-to-find products.

How to Use ChatGPT for Shopping

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 27 (available as a beta now and to be shipped universally in September 2026). Also included are steps for users running iOS 26. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

If you're having trouble finding a product in your local store, AI can help you track it down. For more on how to get the most out of AI tools, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's how to use ChatGPT for shopping:

  1. Open ChatGPT.

    a screenshot of the home screen on iphone displaying a search with a red box around the chatgpt app
  2. Now, there are a few ways to ask ChatGPT about products. The first way I'll try is asking about a specific aisle. In ChatGPT's response, you can find helpful details about where to find the product.

    Ask which aisle a product is on
  3. Another way is to tell ChatGPT a specific product you're looking for and ask if there are any stores nearby that have it in stock.

    a screenshot of chatgpt on iphone displaying a prompt asking for stores with a product in stock
  4. ChatGPT then gave me a list of nearby stores with the product in stock.

    a screenshot of chatgpt on iphone displaying a response from chatgpt with a list of stores that have the product in stock
  5. You can also send ChatGPT a picture of the product you're looking for and ask for nearby stores that carry the product.

    a screenshot of chatgpt on iphone displaying a prompt with an attached photo asking for stores with the pictured product in stock
  6. As you can see, ChatGPT found a few different stores with the product in stock.

    a screenshot of chatgpt on iphone displaying a list of stores that might have the product in stock

These are just a few of the ways you can leverage ChatGPT to find products for you in stores. I recommend experimenting and trying different prompts to help you find what you're looking for. ChatGPT isn't the only AI tool with this capability either. If you prefer to use another assistant like Claude or Gemini, they are also able to find products for you.

iPhone Life
Discover your iPhone's hidden features
Get a daily tip (with screenshots and clear instructions) so you can master your iPhone in just one minute a day.
Master your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.

Topics

Author Details

Rhett Intriago's picture

Author Details

Rhett Intriago

Rhett Intriago is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life, offering his expertise in all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He enjoys writing on topics related to maintaining privacy in a digital world, as well as iPhone security. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, with experiences ranging from jailbreaking his iPhone to building his own gaming PC.

Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.