Quick Answer
Yes, it is possible to answer WhatsApp calls directly from a Galaxy watch. The Galaxy Watch models that support answering WhatsApp calls include the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch3. To answer a WhatsApp call on your Galaxy watch, make sure WhatsApp is installed and set up on both your phone and watch. When you receive an incoming WhatsApp call, you will see the caller ID and have the option to accept or decline the call directly from your wrist.
How to Answer WhatsApp Calls on Galaxy Watch
Here are the step-by-step instructions for answering WhatsApp calls on a Galaxy watch:
Requirements
– A compatible Galaxy Watch model – Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch3
– The latest version of WhatsApp installed on both your Android phone and Galaxy watch
– Your phone and watch need to be connected via Bluetooth
– Your watch needs to be connected to WiFi or your phone’s mobile data
Set Up WhatsApp on Your Galaxy Watch
1. On your phone, download and install the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store if you don’t already have it.
2. On your watch, open the Galaxy Store and search for ‘WhatsApp’. Download and install it.
3. Open WhatsApp on your phone and log in using your phone number. This will link WhatsApp to your account.
4. Open WhatsApp on your Galaxy watch. It will automatically log in using the details from your phone.
5. Make sure WhatsApp syncing is enabled in your Galaxy Wearable app settings on your phone. This allows notifications and calls to be sent to your watch.
Connect Your Watch to WiFi or Mobile Data
To receive WhatsApp calls on your watch, it will need an internet connection:
– For WiFi – Go into Settings on your watch and connect to a nearby WiFi network.
– For mobile data – Make sure your watch plan has mobile data enabled. The watch will share the data connection from your phone.
Answer an Incoming WhatsApp Call
When you receive a WhatsApp call on your Galaxy watch:
1. You will see the caller ID and profile photo (if set by the contact) displayed on your watch screen.
2. To answer the call, tap the green accept button on the screen.
3. To reject the call, tap the red decline button.
4. The call will be answered using the microphone and speaker on your watch.
5. To end the call, tap the red end call button on the screen.
The call will continue ringing on your phone as well, so you can choose to answer from either device. Answering on your watch will automatically reject the call on your phone.
Features for WhatsApp Calling on Galaxy Watch
Here are some of the key features available when answering WhatsApp calls from your Galaxy watch:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Caller ID | See the name and profile photo of the contact calling you on WhatsApp. |
| Accept/Decline | Accept or reject the call directly from your wrist. |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone allows you to have a conversation with the caller. |
| Speaker | Speaker lets you hear the caller’s voice from your watch. |
| Call Controls | Manage the call duration, mute, volume and end the call from the watch interface. |
| Call History | View your call history within WhatsApp on your watch. |
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having issues with answering WhatsApp calls from your Galaxy watch, try these troubleshooting tips:
WhatsApp Not Installed on Watch
– Open Galaxy Store app on watch and search for WhatsApp. Download and install it.
WhatsApp Not Synced Between Devices
– Make sure WhatsApp is installed on both devices and you are logged into the same account.
– Enable WhatsApp notifications in Galaxy Wearable app on your phone to sync them.
Watch Not Connected to WiFi or Mobile Data
– Go into Settings on the watch and connect to a WiFi network or enable mobile data.
Bluetooth Connection Issue
– On your phone, go into Settings > Connections > Bluetooth and make sure your watch is paired.
– Restart both the watch and phone to refresh the Bluetooth connection.
Battery Optimization Limiting WhatsApp
– Check if Battery optimization is enabled for WhatsApp. This can disrupt connections. Disable optimization.
– Exception can also be added for WhatsApp under Battery > Background usage limits.
Outdated Software
– Update WhatsApp to the latest version on both watch and phone.
– Also update your Galaxy Wearable app on the phone if required.
WhatsApp Account Logged In Elsewhere
– Log out from WhatsApp on all other devices to ensure calls/notifications sync to your watch.
Factory Reset Galaxy Watch
– As a last resort, backup your data and reset your watch to factory settings. Then set up WhatsApp again.
Conclusion
The ability to answer WhatsApp calls directly from your Galaxy Watch is a very useful feature. As long as you have the latest versions of WhatsApp installed on both devices, keep the apps synced, and maintain a stable Bluetooth connection, you will be able to seamlessly accept those WhatsApp calls from your wrist when your phone isn’t nearby. With the detailed setup instructions and troubleshooting tips provided above, you can resolve any issues that arise with answering calls. The freedom to answer calls from your watch allows you to stay connected no matter where you left your phone.