One of the biggest advantages of Wear OS smartwatches is the ability to install third-party apps. While there are plenty of apps to choose from, popular apps like WhatsApp have fallen short. Well, that has now changed, thanks to the developers at WhatsApp. If you use instant messaging, this guide will show you how to install and use WhatsApp on a Wear OS smartwatch.
Up until now, you could only reply to incoming WhatsApp messages through your smartwatch. Now, with the native Wear OS app, you can even start a conversation directly from your wrist. Sounds convenient, right? Below is a list of supported devices, followed by the steps to install WhatsApp on your Wear OS smartwatch.
WhatsApp for Wear OS: Supported Devices
The Wear OS version of WhatsApp is compatible with all smartwatches running Wear OS 3 or later. Some examples include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Google Pixel Watch.
Also know that WhatsApp for Wear OS is still in beta. So it will first roll out to individuals participating in WhatsApp’s beta testing program. If not, wait a few days or weeks and the stable version will be out as well.
How to set up WhatsApp on Wear OS Smartwatch
As with most apps, WhatsApp for Wear OS can be installed via the Play Store on your smartwatch. Follow the steps below to complete the procedure.
Install WhatsApp on your Smart Watch
Step 1: Open the Google Play Store app on the smartphone associated with your Wear OS smartwatch. Select the search bar at the top.
Step 2: Search WhatsApp. Click the displayed result.
Step 3: Select WhatsApp from the application list.
Step 4: You will now see an option to install the Wear OS version of the app on your smartwatch. It’s under the “Available on more devices” tab. Tap the Install button.
Step 5: The installation will begin on your smartwatch. Once the app is installed, open it on your smartwatch.
How to login to WhatsApp on Wear OS
Step 1: As soon as you open WhatsApp on your smartwatch, you will receive a notification on your smartphone to link a new device. Touch it.
Step 2: Select the Confirm button below the ‘You are trying to link a device’ prompt.
Step 3: You will see an 8-digit code on your smartwatch. Enter this code on your smartphone.
WhatsApp will now sync all your smartwatch chats.
It’s quite a lot. Now you can message your friends directly from your wrist!
Features on WhatsApp for Wear OS
Now that you have WhatsApp on your smartwatch, here’s everything you can do on the app.
- See all your WhatsApp chats including media
- Open the chat and read the whole conversation
- Message anyone on WhatsApp
Note, however, that you can’t text contacts that you haven’t previously messaged with your phone. Basically, there’s no New Message button, so you can only send messages to people you’ve chatted with before.
Another new addition we observed is that if you get a WhatsApp notification on your watch, there will now be an ‘Open on watch’ button.
Tapping this will open a live chat on your watch.
FAQ about WhatsApp on Wear OS
1. Is WhatsApp on Apple Watch?
There is no word yet on the original version of WhatsApp for Apple Watch. However, you can still use WhatsApp on Apple Watch with a few workarounds.
2. Can I use WhatsApp on my smartwatch without a smartphone?
You only need a smartphone to link WhatsApp to your watch. Once done, you can use WhatsApp on your watch without your phone. As long as your watch has a cellular connection, of course.
3. Can I see WhatsApp pictures on my smartwatch?
Yes, you can view photos submitted by others directly on your watch.
Chat on the go
You don’t have to pull out your phone every time you want to text someone on WhatsApp anymore. Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS smartwatch to send and view both messages. We hope WhatsApp will add more features like the ability to make calls or view status updates directly from the watch in the future.
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