WhatsApp has become one of the most famous chatting apps for various platforms. Users can use WhatsApp on their Android devices, Apple devices, and even on Microsoft devices. But is there a specific app for smartwatches like WhatsApp Apple Watch?
Mostly, Apple users install WhatsApp on their iPhones or iPads. But some Apple users also wear Apple smartwatches and they’re curious whether the watch can let them communicate through WhatsApp or not. If you’re one of them, get to know some details about WhatsApp and Apple Watch.
How To Use WhatsApp Apple Watch
Don’t get too excited since Meta never said that there’s a specific WhatsApp app for Apple Watch. But Apple Watch users can still get WhatsApp notifications on their Apple Watch since this watch will act as an extension of iPhones. Below are some ways you can use WhatsApp on your Apple Watch.
Receive WhatsApp notifications
To let Apple Watch show WhatsApp notifications from your iPhone’s WhatsApp, you need to enable the notifications first. Here are the steps you have to take to enable WhatsApp Apple Watch notifications on your iPhone.
Run your iPhone’s Settings then access the Notifications setting.
Next, tap on WhatsApp and then enable the app’s Lock Screen Alerts.
Now, go into the iPhone’s Apple Watch app.
Access the Notifications section and then toggle on WhatsApp notifications.
That’s it, you’ll be able to receive notifications from WhatsApp on the Apple Watch. However, this functionality is limited. You can only read WhatsApp messages from Apple Watch. Video and picture messages are going to be blurred. Can you reply to those WhatsApp messages from Apple Watch?
Reply to WhatsApp messages
Now, your Apple Watch can let you read all messages without accessing your iPhone. Is there anything you can do to reply to those messages through the WhatsApp Apple Watch app? Since there’s no official WhatsApp app from Meta, there’s no way you can run WhatsApp on Watch.
But users of Apple Watch can reply to WhatsApp messages when WhatsApp notifications pop up on the WhatsApp Apple Watch’s screen.
Reply to those messages by using one of the suggested messages. Some available options are ‘On my way’, ‘What’s Up?’, and ‘Hello’.
Or, you may want to record your message and send the message right back. This is the best way if you have many things to say. There’s a built-in microphone on your Apple Watch that will support you in recording your message.
Another option is to use a tiny keyboard on your Watch. No need to download the WhatsApp Apple app for Watch since the built-in keyboard is enough to type messages. However, the keyboard is very tiny, especially if you’re wearing a 41mm Watch.
Though users can reply to WhatsApp messages through Apple Watch, Apple users still cannot see pictures or videos sent by other WhatsApp users.
Use a third-party app
Third-party apps like WatchApp+ for Watch allow Apple Watch users to access WhatsApp on their watch. Users can receive notifications, send voice and text messages, send and listen to voice messages, and see pictures and videos in HD on their WhatsApp Apple Watch.
However, this app is not the official WhatsApp for Watch app from Meta. Instead, Jennifer Kirby is the developer of this app. To use this app, you should use Apple Watch with iOS 15.0 or later. The app only supports seven languages. How to connect this third-party app and your iPhone’s WhatsApp?
Apple Watch app download from the App Store on the iPhone.
Then open the third-party app on the Apple Watch. There will be a QR code to scan.
Open WhatsApp on the iPhone then tap Settings.
Tap WhatsApp Web/Desktop and then scan the QR code on the Apple Watch.
WhatsApp will now appear on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
Send Promotional Messages Through WhatsApp and SMS
Apple Watch is going to show messages and WhatsApp notifications from the iPhone. This means your customers will be able to see what you send through their watches. This also means messages and WhatsApp are the two most effective apps to deliver promotional messages.
The best way to reach those potential customers is by using SMS Broadcaster’s Hitech Terminal Enterprise devices. Those devices allow you to send messages to hundreds of people at once. Users of WhatsApp Apple Watch will receive and read your promotional messages immediately.