How to Use WhatsApp on Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7 & Watch SE

Again September comes with another premium Apple Watch, and this time we got a new Series 7. As per your budget, choose any of the smartwatches and you will not be disappointed. The latest Apple Watch Series 7 now, offers blood oxygen saturation features, more auto workout detection, and native sleep tracking. For first-time users or more savvy users, Apple Watch SE still offers almost all features except ECG, SpO2, and some other features. Now, all watches support smart notifications to get messages from WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media apps. Yes, you will not miss your WhatsApp on the Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7 & Watch SE.

I don’t know, if Apple Watch is not getting any premium quality apps, then which other platforms will get it? Since the beginning, many users are waiting for native WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Signal, Twitter, and other apps on Apple Watches. It’s fine if the smartwatch doesn’t offer you native apps. There is a way you can use WhatsApp like an iPhone version.

Yes, you can get WhatsApp notifications, view the messages including images, reply to them with text, Emojis, & other formats, and delete them. For such first-time users, here is the guide to using WhatsApp on Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7 & Apple Watch SE.

WhatsApp on Apple Watch Series 7

1. Download WhatsApp on iPhone

To use the app, you have to first download & install WhatsApp on your paired iPhone. Get it from the App Store, and log in to it. Are you using the app already? Then move to the second step.

2. On iPhone Go to Settings – Notifications

Once installed an app on your iPhone, go to the Settings option. It is necessary to allow the notifications, so head to Settings.

3. Scroll down below & tap on WhatsApp Messenger

In the Notification option, you will see the WhatsApp Messenger app, tap on it, so you could move to the next step.

4. Enable Allow Notifications & Show in the Notification center

To get permission, you have to enable the toggle. Activate the toggle which is located in front of Allow Notifications & Show in the Notification Center option.

5. Now open the Watch app

The official Watch app is available on your paired iPhone. It contains all the settings and other important information on your smartwatch. You can also control most of the settings of your Apple Watch from the app. Open it.

6. In the app, open Notifications

Again you have to go to the notification option, but this time in the Watch app. It is the section where you can control all the app notifications.

7. Scroll down until you find WhatsApp

Here is the list of all your downloaded apps on your paired iPhone. Now, scroll down below until you found the WhatsApp app.

8. Activate the toggle

Finally, you have reached the step to receive the notifications on Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7 & Apple Watch SE. Activate the toggle to turn on the notifications.

When you go through all these steps, the app will allow you to send messages on the Apple Watch. Note that, if the Do Not Disturb or Flight mode is turned on on your iPhone or Apple Watch, then you won’t get notified. Also, make sure, you haven’t personally muted any friends or WhatsApp Groups. In such a case, you won’t receive those messages on the smartwatch.

Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7 & Watch SE have packed with increased battery life, so as result, you will get longer battery life. A better battery means you can communicate with friends using a smartwatch. You can use Siri, a keyboard, stickers, Emojis, and Bitmojis to chat with your friends or family. If you find difficulties in these steps, then ask me any questions.

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