How to add WhatsApp to Samsung Active 2 - briefly?
To add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, you'll need to install the app on your paired smartphone first. Then, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, navigate to the 'Notifications' tab, and enable WhatsApp notifications. This will allow you to receive WhatsApp messages directly on your watch.
How to add WhatsApp to Samsung Active 2 - in detail?
To add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, follow these detailed steps:
- Ensure Compatibility: Before proceeding, make sure your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is running the latest software version. You can check for updates by opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone and navigating to 'Watch software update'.
- Install WhatsApp on Your Smartphone: If you haven't already, install WhatsApp on your connected smartphone. The watch will sync with the WhatsApp application on your phone, so this step is crucial.
- Enable Notifications for WhatsApp: On your smartphone, go to 'Settings', then 'Notifications'. Find WhatsApp in the list of apps and ensure that notifications are enabled. This allows your watch to receive real-time updates from WhatsApp.
- Pair Your Watch with Your Smartphone: If you haven't already paired your Galaxy Watch Active 2 with your smartphone, do so by opening the Galaxy Wearable app and following the on-screen instructions.
- Sync Notifications to Your Watch: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. Tap 'Notifications', then ensure that WhatsApp is listed among the apps you want to receive notifications from. This setting ensures that any WhatsApp messages or calls will be mirrored on your watch.
- Customize Notification Settings: You can further customize how WhatsApp notifications appear on your Galaxy Watch Active 2. In the Galaxy Wearable app, go to 'Notifications' and select WhatsApp. Here, you can choose which types of notifications (messages, calls) you want to receive and whether you want a preview of the message content to be shown.
- Reply to Messages Directly from Your Watch: While you cannot use WhatsApp independently on your watch, you can reply to messages directly using pre-set responses or voice dictation. To enable this feature, ensure that 'Quick replies' are turned on in the Galaxy Wearable app under 'Notifications'.
- Check for Updates: Periodically check for updates to both your watch and the Galaxy Wearable app to ensure you have the latest features and improvements related to WhatsApp notifications.
By following these steps, you will successfully add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, allowing you to stay connected and receive real-time notifications directly on your wrist.