How to disable WhatsApp notifications on Apple Watch?

How to disable WhatsApp notifications on Apple Watch - briefly?

To disable WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone, select Notifications, and then scroll down to find WhatsApp. Tap on it and toggle off the Allow Notifications switch. This will prevent any WhatsApp notifications from appearing on your Apple Watch.

How to disable WhatsApp notifications on Apple Watch - in detail?

Disabling WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch can help you maintain focus and reduce distractions throughout the day. Follow these detailed steps to achieve this:

  1. Ensure Your Devices are Updated: Make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are running the latest versions of iOS and watchOS. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can affect notification settings.

  2. Access Notification Settings on Your iPhone:

    • Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
    • Tap on My Watch at the bottom left corner.
    • Scroll down and tap on Notifications.

  3. Disable WhatsApp Notifications:

    • In the list of apps, find and tap on WhatsApp.
    • You will see two options: Allow Notifications and Custom.
    • To completely disable notifications from WhatsApp, toggle off Allow Notifications. This will turn the switch grey.

  4. Fine-Tune Notification Settings (Optional):

    • If you prefer to customize rather than completely disable notifications, select Custom instead of toggling off Allow Notifications.
    • Here, you can choose which types of notifications you want to receive (e.g., Alerts, Badges, Sounds). For example, you might decide to turn off alerts but still allow badges or sounds for certain notifications.
    • Additionally, you can specify whether notifications should appear while your watch is in Do Not Disturb mode.

  5. Mirror Your iPhone Settings (If Applicable):

    • Sometimes, notification settings on the Apple Watch mirror those on your iPhone. To ensure consistency:
      • Open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone.
      • Go to Settings > Notifications.
      • Customize or disable notifications as needed.

  6. Check Your Focus Modes:

    • Apple introduced Focus modes in iOS 15, which allow you to filter out distractions based on your current activity (e.g., Work, Personal).
    • Go to Settings > Focus on your iPhone and customize your focus modes if needed. You can exclude WhatsApp notifications from specific focus modes to maintain productivity.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage or disable WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch, tailoring the experience to suit your preferences and needs.