diff --git a/docs/help/faq.md b/docs/help/faq.md
index 2df190a655d..bcae2122142 100644
--- a/docs/help/faq.md
+++ b/docs/help/faq.md
@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
    openclaw status --deep
    ```
 
-   Runs gateway health checks + provider probes (requires a reachable gateway). See [Health](/gateway/health).
+   Runs a live gateway health probe, including channel probes when supported
+   (requires a reachable gateway). See [Health](/gateway/health).
 
 5. **Tail the latest log**
 
diff --git a/docs/reference/wizard.md b/docs/reference/wizard.md
index 95afa248506..5dbb6d610cb 100644
--- a/docs/reference/wizard.md
+++ b/docs/reference/wizard.md
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ For a high-level overview, see [Onboarding (CLI)](/start/wizard).
   </Step>
   <Step title="Health check">
     - Starts the Gateway (if needed) and runs `openclaw health`.
-    - Tip: `openclaw status --deep` adds gateway health probes to status output (requires a reachable gateway).
+    - Tip: `openclaw status --deep` adds the live gateway health probe to status output, including channel probes when supported (requires a reachable gateway).
   </Step>
   <Step title="Skills (recommended)">
     - Reads the available skills and checks requirements.
diff --git a/docs/start/wizard-cli-reference.md b/docs/start/wizard-cli-reference.md
index a45e02f6251..62179b91023 100644
--- a/docs/start/wizard-cli-reference.md
+++ b/docs/start/wizard-cli-reference.md
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ It does not install or modify anything on the remote host.
   </Step>
   <Step title="Health check">
     - Starts gateway (if needed) and runs `openclaw health`.
-    - `openclaw status --deep` adds gateway health probes to status output.
+    - `openclaw status --deep` adds the live gateway health probe to status output, including channel probes when supported.
   </Step>
   <Step title="Skills">
     - Reads available skills and checks requirements.