WhatsApp has released its first WearOS app. Now, all users with their Android device can download WhatsApp. This guide will help you download WhatsApp for Samsung Galaxy Watches.
In May, WhatsApp for WearOS was announced at Google I/O. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta has revealed that WhatsApp for WearOS has started rolling out across the world.
Currently, the app is only available if the user’s Watch is running WearOS 3 or higher and offers features like text messages, voice calls, voice chats, emojis, and others similar to what the users were doing on WhatsApp on the smartphone app.
Steps to download WhatsApp for Galaxy Watches?
Users will be able to maintain a seamless connection and enjoy access to chats right from their wrists on the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and other WearOS smartwatches. The WhatsApp WearOS app offers a user-friendly interface, displaying a concise list of recent contacts, Settings menu, and the convenient Open On Phone option.
You will also get the option to send voice messages, quick replies, emojis, and more. WearOS devices are capable of holding up LTE connectivity with them, allowing the users to use WhatsApp even if their smartphone isn’t in range with them. For instance, if you forget your phone at home in a hurry, you’ll still be able to use WhatsApp for Samsung Galaxy Watch without the phone.
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How to connect WhatsApp with a Galaxy Watch?
- First, you should open WhatsApp on the WearOS Galaxy Watch
- Now, you will get an eight character code
- Follow the instructions on screen to continue
- Unlock your Galaxy smartphone and WhatsApp should open automatically
- Now, you will get a prompt asking you to confirm if you are trying to pair a new smartwatch
- If it doesn’t happen, you should check the notifications
- Enter the eight character code you saw on your watch
- Lastly, tap the “Confirm” option
