SHORT ANSWER
Open Play Store → Search WhatsApp → Install → Enter the phone number → open the link on your smartphone → Enter the code displayed on the Watch → Start using WhatsApp on Watch.
The WhatsApp application is compatible with various smartwatches, including those manufactured by Samsung. Samsung Galaxy 4 and higher models support installing WhatsApp directly from the Play Store. Once installed, you can link it with WhatsApp on your smartphone to send and receive messages directly from the wrist.
In this guide, we will show you how to install and activate WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy Watches.
How to Download WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy Watch
1. Open the Google Play Store on your Samsung Watch.
2. Tap the Search bar and enter WhatsApp using the keyboard on your watch. Since the keyboard is too small to type on your Watch, use the voice assistant.
3. Select the app and click the Install button to add the WhatsApp app to your Watch.
How to Setup and Use WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy Watch
1. Launch the WhatsApp application on your Galaxy Watch.
2. Enter your WhatsApp number and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Now, your watch will display an activation code, and you will receive an authentication link on your smartphone.
4. Open the link and enter the code displayed on your smartwatch.
5. After completing the verification process, the chat window will appear on the screen.
6. Open the chat you want and scroll through to find the previous conversations. At the bottom, you will find the Mic and Keyboard icon.
7. Hit the keyboard icon to type the message manually and the mic icon to send the voice message.
Note – You can also use the gesture keyboard to enter the message using the gestures.
8. Once you enter the message, click on the tick icon to send the message.
How to Enable Notifications for WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy Watches
If you’re using older Samsung Watches, you can configure it to receive notifications only. By tapping on the notification, you can reply to the conversation with preset messages.
Note – You can’t pair Samsung Galaxy Watches with the iPhone.
1. Download the Galaxy Wearable app app on your smartphone.
2. Tap on Notifications and select Apps to get notifications from.
3. Tap the Most recent drop-down menu and select the All option.
4. Find the WhatsApp application and toggle the button to enable the feature.
5. Now, go back to the Notification page and enable the Show while using phone option.
That’s it. Now, you will get the WhatsApp notification on your smartwatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is not compatible with installing the dedicated WhatsApp. You can only configure it to receive notifications.