You can get WhatsApp notifications, receive messages and reply to them on an Apple Watch. However, if you want the full app experience on your wrist, you need to install WhatsApp on your Apple Watch.
Although WhatsApp doesn’t have an official app for the Apple Watch, there are third-party apps that allow you to access most of its features. Whether you have the latest Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 or an older model, these apps have got you covered.
This guide will walk you through the steps to install WhatsApp on your Apple Watch. But, before that, you might be interested in knowing how to change the WhatsApp colour from green to blue.
How to Install WhatsApp on Your Apple Watch
To install WhatsApp on your Apple Watch, you'll need to turn to third-party apps since an official WhatsApp app isn't available for the iPhone smartwatch. Among the available options, WatchChat2 stands out as a popular choice.
Here are the features available with WatchChat2 on your Apple Watch:
- Access all your WhatsApp chats, including group conversations.
- Send and receive voice messages.
- Reply to messages using a keyboard, quick replies, dictation, and scribble.
- Choose from a variety of keyboard layouts*.
- Watch videos.
- See status updates.
- View stickers and HD pictures (and zoom into them at native resolution).
- Customize your quick replies.
- Start new chats directly from your watch.
- Adjust font sizes for individual chats.
WatchChat2 offers both free and paid versions. However, most of the app's features are restricted in the free version, requiring you to subscribe for $5 annually to access the full functionality of the app.
There are alternatives to WatchChat2 that offer similar features at a lower price. You might consider doing some research to compare options. However, WatchChat2 is highly rated among its competitors, and at $5 per year, the cost is quite reasonable.
How to Use WatchChat2 on Your Apple Watch
Setting up WatchChat2 on your Apple Watch involves just four simple steps:
- Open the WatchChat2 app on your Apple Watch.
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- In WhatsApp, navigate to Settings > Linked Devices / WhatsApp Web > Link a Device.
- Scan the QR code displayed on your Apple Watch, which should appear within 10-30 seconds.
If you encounter any issues during the setup, simply try again - it should work eventually.
With that, we are wrapping up our guide on how to install WhatsApp on your Apple Watch. Before heading off, check out how to disable the Meta AI on WhatsApp.