Earlier, Apple Watches supported installing a dedicated Telegram app to send and receive messages from the wrist. However, the application was removed from the App Store of Apple Watch way back in 2018. Currently, you can only receive Telegram notifications on the Apple Watch.
If you want to get Telegram features on your Watch, you need to use third-party clients like Bestgram and Pigeon. Both apps are unofficial clients, and you have to use them at your own risk.
How to Get Telegram on Apple Watch Using Bestgram
1. Download the Bestgram app on the paired iPhone from the App Store.
2. After installing, run the app and sync it with your Telegram account.
3. Now, run the App Store on your Apple Watch and download the Bestgram app.
4. Enable the notification for the Bestgram app from the Watch App.
5. Launch the Bestgram app on your Watch and start using your Telegram account.
How to Get Telegram on Apple Watch Using Pigeon
The Pigeon app is compatible only with Apple Watches running watchOS 8.0 and above.
1. Initially, download the Pigeon app on your Apple Watch.
2. Open the app and select the Sign In method: Scan QR Code or Phone Number.
Scan QR Code:
- A QR Code will be shown on your Watch.
- Run the Telegram app on your iPhone and select the Settings option.
- Choose Devices and tap Link Desktop Devices.
- Scan the QR Code displayed on your smartwatch.
Phone Number:
- Enter your mobile number on your smartwatch.
- You will receive an OTP (One Time Password) on your mobile.
- Enter the OTP on the Apple Watch to complete the verification process.
3. After completing the verification/Authentication process, you can start accessing the Telegram account from the Pigeon app on your Apple Smartwatch.
How to Get Telegram Notifications on the Apple Watch
If you don’t want to install the above-mentioned third-party apps due to privacy issues, you can opt to receive Telegram notifications on your Apple Watch. Right from the wrist, you can view the messages and reply to them with a few preset messages.
For this, ensure that you have enabled notifications for the Telegram app on the paired iPhone. Then, launch the Watch app and choose Notifications.
Scroll down to the MIRROR iPHONE ALERTS FROM section and ensure that you have enabled the toggle next to the Telegram app. That’s it. You will now receive Telegram notifications on your Apple Smart Watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our experience, Pigeon is the best tool to access all the features of Telegram right from the wrist.