How to open a WhatsApp message on Apple Watch - briefly?
To open a WhatsApp message on your Apple Watch, simply follow these steps:
- Make sure the WhatsApp app is installed and updated on both your iPhone and Apple Watch.
- When you receive a new message, tap on the notification to view it directly on your watch.
How to open a WhatsApp message on Apple Watch - in detail?
To open a WhatsApp message on your Apple Watch, you need to ensure that both your iPhone and Apple Watch are properly set up and connected. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:
- Ensure Compatibility: Make sure your iPhone is running iOS 9 or later and your Apple Watch is running watchOS 2 or later. Both devices should be paired and connected to the same iCloud account.
- Install WhatsApp on Your iPhone: If you haven’t already, download and install WhatsApp from the App Store on your iPhone. Sign in with your phone number and complete the setup process.
- Enable Notifications on Your iPhone: Go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp and make sure that "Allow Notifications" is turned on. You can customize which notifications you want to receive, such as alerts for new messages or mentions.
- Mirror Alerts on Apple Watch: Open the Watch app on your iPhone. Go to My Watch > Notifications and ensure that WhatsApp is listed there. Tap on WhatsApp to customize which notifications you want to mirror on your Apple Watch.
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Receive a WhatsApp Message: When you receive a new message on WhatsApp, you should get a notification on both your iPhone and Apple Watch. To read the message on your Apple Watch:
- Raise your wrist or tap the screen to wake it up.
- Swipe down from the top of the watch face to open the Notification Center.
- You will see the WhatsApp notification there. Tap on it to open the message.
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Interacting with Messages: Once you have opened the WhatsApp message on your Apple Watch, you can perform several actions:
- Reply: Use the pre-set responses or dictate a reply by tapping the microphone icon and speaking into your watch.
- Archive: Swipe left on the message to archive it.
- Mute: Tap on the three dots (•••) at the bottom of the conversation to mute notifications from that chat.
- Use Scribble or Emojis: If you prefer not to use voice dictation, you can use the Scribble feature to handwrite your reply, or select an emoji for a quick response.
- Check Message Status: You can also check the delivery status of your messages by looking at the icons next to them (one checkmark for sent, two checkmarks for delivered).
By following these steps, you will be able to efficiently open and interact with WhatsApp messages directly from your Apple Watch.