How to install a WhatsApp notification on Apple Watch?

How to install a WhatsApp notification on Apple Watch - briefly?

To receive WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch, first ensure that both your iPhone and Apple Watch are updated to the latest iOS and watchOS versions. Then, open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications, and enable the option for receiving alerts on your wrist.

How to install a WhatsApp notification on Apple Watch - in detail?

To install WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch, you need to ensure that both your iPhone and Apple Watch are updated to the latest software versions. Follow these detailed steps:

  1. Update Your Devices:

    • On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Install any available updates.
    • Ensure your Apple Watch is also up-to-date by going to the Watch app on your iPhone, then My Watch > General > Software Update.
  2. Install WhatsApp:

    • Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store if you haven't already. Open the App Store on your iPhone, search for "WhatsApp," and tap "Get" followed by "Install."
  3. Enable Notifications:

    • Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
    • Go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp.
    • Ensure that "Allow Notifications" is turned on. You can also customize the notification settings according to your preferences, such as alert style, sounds, and badges.
  4. Mirror Notifications to Apple Watch:

    • On your iPhone, go to the Watch app.
    • Tap My Watch at the bottom of the screen.
    • Scroll down and tap "Notifications."
    • Ensure that notifications for WhatsApp are enabled by toggling on the switch next to it. You can also customize how you want WhatsApp notifications to appear on your Apple Watch, such as alert style and haptic feedback.
  5. Check Your Apple Watch Settings:

    • On your Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.
    • Ensure that Do Not Disturb mode is turned off. The icon should be gray if it's off; if it’s on, tap it to turn it off.
  6. Sync Your Devices:

    • Make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are connected via Bluetooth. You can check this by going to the Watch app on your iPhone and ensuring that the watch is listed under "My Watch."
  7. Test Notifications:

    • Send a test message to yourself or ask someone else to send you a WhatsApp message.
    • Check if the notification appears on both your iPhone and Apple Watch. If it doesn't, double-check all the settings mentioned above.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and receive WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch.