And one of those very useful applications is WhatsApp, which acts as an instant messenger for communicating. Where currently can be downloaded in these digital watches and also almost all functions of the app can be performed as if you were using it on your mobile.
We prepare this useful guide to learn how to download WhatsApp, activate its notifications and know how to use it on your smartwatch so that you can get the most out of the fusion of these digital tools.
Steps to install WhatsApp on your smartwatch
If you have a smartwatch and want to include your WhatsApp, there is a simple and effective method you should apply. The first thing is that you need to download the app of the operating system compatible with this watch on your mobile phone, called Wear OS, available in the Android app store.
After installing this application, you need to synchronize information or pair both devices, so that you can manipulate the watch from your smartphone. Next, you will be prompted to download the beta version of WhatsApp, as it is the version created to be used on these small devices.
What are the benefits of having your WhatsApp account connected to your watch?
Smartwatches try to make our life easier, save us time, and can be very useful in these times of the digital age. However, having frequently used applications like WhatsApp is very beneficial; then we'll explain why:
- You can see who is texting to you without having to see your phone
- Simplify replying to messages via audio
- Save time and unnecessary travel
- It is safer and you run less risk of being robbed on the street
- It is most effective when replying to messages
How to connect your mobile WhatsApp account to your watch
You can use an application that can help you perform this action. One of the most used is FitPro, with it you can also manipulate your smartwatch easily and simply. You have to download it to your mobile and connect the watch to the mobile phone ; Once this is done, you can simply select the applications you want to display on the watch.
Being inside the app on mobile, go to its settings found at the beginning. Therefore you have to look for the section that says 'Push message', click on it and you will see the applications you have downloaded on your smartphone, then go down until you locate WhatsApp and click on the lever that appears there, it will load access to the notification in which you allow it and then on FitPro, do again click on «allow» and go back to activate WhatsApp and that's it.
What actions can I perform on WhatsApp from my Smartwatch?
The version of WhatsApp that can be used in digital watches it does not allow us to perform many actions as if we were using it from the mobile. It should be noted that it is possible to receive the messages immediately arriving on our mobile, you can also see all the chats we have and the messages in each respectively.
But the most remarkable and important feature is that it is possible easily reply to messages, you can only do it, it is not possible to send voice notes or share information or messages from one chat to another. Also relevant is the fact that they will appear on the home screen whenever a new message arrives and will remain there until you read it or another one arrives.
How can I reply to a WhatsApp message from my Smartwatch?
Now, if you already know that you can reply to messages, you need to learn how to do it. This turns out to be much simpler than it looks and, moreover, it is considered to be much more efficient in terms of response time and execution mode.
For this reason, WhatsApp allows its users with smartwatches to respond via voice messages (but they will not be voice or audio notes); In other words, basically the response system it's like google's voice keyboard, then say what you want to reply to and it will be sent to you as a written message.
To be able to reply to a WhatsApp message from your digital watch, in principle you must open the message completely and slide your finger on the smartwatch screen. From the bottom to the top to record the message and it will be sent once you stop talking; When it is sent, a markup will appear in the chat.
