When linking the smartwatch app to your WhatsApp account, an 8-digit code will appear on the watch. (Image source: wabetainfo)
The ability to use WhatsApp on smartwatches is now available as beta testers download the latest update for WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store.
Smartwatch users across the world have a reason to rejoice as Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp now supports Wear OS. With this new feature, users can now use WhatsApp on their smartwatches. Wear OS is an Android operating system designed for smartwatches, and the latest WhatsApp beta update for Android is finally compatible with it.
“After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10, available on the Google Play Store, some users noticed that the app was listed to be compatible with their smartwatches, specifically, with Wear OS. Thanks to the smartwatch app, users can now stay connected and access their chats and messages directly from their smartwatch. WABetaInfo reported that at the moment, the app includes features like chat messaging and voice messages.
As per the report, WhatsApp will prompt you when it tries to link your WhatsApp account on the Wear OS device. To download the app, you need to be a beta tester. First, open the Google Play Store and then update the app to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10 update.
When linking the smartwatch app to their WhatsApp account, an 8-digit code will appear on the watch, prompting the user to enter the code on their device.
After you enter the code, your chats will be securely synced to your device so you can start using WhatsApp on your smartwatch. Please note that messaging on the smartwatch app is still protected by end-to-end encryption as it relies on multi-device capabilities.
The report suggests that making WhatsApp available on Wear OS is very important as it expands the reach of the app beyond smartphones and tablets.
With the rising popularity of smartwatches, introducing compatibility with Wear OS is a great move as users will finally be able to use WhatsApp on their smartwatches in a more convenient way.
As this is the first version of the app, some features, such as the ability to watch videos and make calls, may not be available yet. However, these features may be included in future updates.
Users can use WhatsApp on their smartwatches by downloading the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update from the Google Play Store as a beta tester. However, the smartwatch app is currently not available for WhatsApp Business The app, even with the latest update installed, is still mentioned in the report.
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