How to add WhatsApp to Samsung Galaxy Watch Active - briefly?
To add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, follow these steps:
- Ensure that you have the latest version of both the Samsung Wearable app and WhatsApp installed on your paired smartphone.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, go to the 'Watch settings' menu, select 'Notifications', and then enable WhatsApp notifications for your watch.
How to add WhatsApp to Samsung Galaxy Watch Active - in detail?
To add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, follow these detailed steps:
- Ensure Compatibility: Firstly, ensure that your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is running the latest software version. This can be done by connecting your watch to your smartphone and updating it through the Galaxy Wearable app.
- Install WhatsApp on Your Smartphone: WhatsApp functionality on your watch relies heavily on the application being installed and active on your paired smartphone. If you haven't already, download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Pair Your Watch with Your Smartphone: Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is properly paired with your smartphone. You can do this through the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Open the app, follow the prompts to connect your watch, and ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
- Update WhatsApp: After pairing, make sure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your smartphone. Outdated versions may not support the integration with your Galaxy Watch Active.
- Enable Notifications: Open the WhatsApp app on your smartphone and go to the settings menu (usually represented by three dots in the top right corner). Navigate to 'Notifications' and ensure that all notification types are enabled. This includes message notifications, group notifications, and media notifications.
- Allow Notification Access: In your smartphone’s settings, go to 'Apps & notifications,' then select 'Advanced,' followed by 'Special app access.' Tap on 'Notification access' and ensure that WhatsApp is enabled. This step allows the watch to receive notifications from WhatsApp.
- Sync Notifications: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone, go to 'Notifications,' and ensure that WhatsApp is listed among the apps whose notifications are allowed on your watch. If it’s not listed, add it manually.
- Customize Notification Settings (Optional): You can further customize how you receive WhatsApp notifications on your Galaxy Watch Active by going to 'Notifications' in the Galaxy Wearable app and adjusting the settings for WhatsApp according to your preferences.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add WhatsApp to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and start receiving notifications directly on your watch.