The Apple Watch Series 7 allows you to receive notifications from many apps directly on your wrist, including WhatsApp. With just a few simple steps, you can have WhatsApp notifications sent to your Apple Watch so you never miss an important message.
Requirements for Getting WhatsApp Notifications on Apple Watch
Before setting up WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch Series 7, there are a few requirements you need:
- An Apple Watch Series 7 paired to an iPhone running iOS 15 or later
- The latest version of WhatsApp installed on your iPhone
- Your iPhone needs to be nearby your Apple Watch to receive notifications
- Your Apple Watch needs to have a WiFi or cellular connection to receive notifications when iPhone isn’t nearby
- Notifications need to be enabled for WhatsApp in your Apple Watch app settings
As long as your iPhone and Apple Watch meet these requirements, you should be able to get WhatsApp notifications without any issues.
How to Set Up WhatsApp Notifications on Apple Watch
Setting up WhatsApp notifications on Apple Watch only takes a few minutes. Follow these steps to get it configured:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone
- Tap ‘Notifications’
- Scroll down and tap ‘WhatsApp’
- Toggle on the notifications you want sent to your Apple Watch such as ‘Mirror iPhone Alerts’
- Exit the Settings when finished
That’s all there is to it! Now when you get a WhatsApp message on your iPhone, you’ll also get a notification on your Apple Watch. You can simply raise your wrist to view the message.
Customizing WhatsApp Notifications on Apple Watch
If you don’t want every WhatsApp notification sent to your Apple Watch, you can customize them:
- Open the Watch app on iPhone and go to Notifications > WhatsApp
- Toggle off ‘Mirror iPhone Alerts’
- Toggle on only the notifications you want like Calls, Messages, Missed Calls, etc.
This allows you to only get certain WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch. You can toggle the options on and off until you get your desired configuration.
Replying to WhatsApp Messages on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 7 doesn’t just allow you to receive WhatsApp notifications, but also reply to messages without needing your iPhone. Here are the ways you can reply to WhatsApp messages directly from your Apple Watch:
Voice Messages
Raise your wrist and say “Reply” when a WhatsApp notification appears. Then speak your message to send a voice reply.
Preset Replies
Tap the WhatsApp notification, then choose one of the preset quick reply options like “Thanks”, “OK”, “Call you later”, etc.
Emojis
Scroll through the emoji options in a WhatsApp notification and tap one to send as a reply.
Dictation
Tap the dictation icon in a WhatsApp notification to dictate a text reply to send.
Scribble
Use your finger to scribble letter-by-letter replies on the Apple Watch screen.
All of these make it incredibly easy to handle WhatsApp messages from the convenience of your wrist!
Receiving WhatsApp Calls on Apple Watch
In addition to messaging notifications, the Apple Watch Series 7 also lets you receive WhatsApp voice and video calls directly on your wrist:
- Incoming WhatsApp calls will cause the Apple Watch to vibrate and display the caller ID
- You can choose to accept or reject the WhatsApp call from your Apple Watch
- The call is automatically handled through your iPhone, but you control it from the Apple Watch
This makes it easy to immediately accept important WhatsApp calls even if your iPhone isn’t nearby. The Apple Watch becomes a convenient receiver for calls.
Using WhatsApp on Cellular Apple Watch without iPhone
If you have an Apple Watch Series 7 with cellular connectivity, you can use WhatsApp without having your iPhone nearby. Here’s what you can do:
- Receive and view WhatsApp messages and notifications
- Dictate, scribble, or send preset WhatsApp message replies
- Receive WhatsApp calls through your Apple Watch via cellular network
- Use Siri to send WhatsApp messages by voice
While you won’t have the full WhatsApp experience of your iPhone, the cellular Apple Watch allows you to do a surprising amount even when disconnected from your iPhone.
Setting up WhatsApp on Cellular Apple Watch
To use WhatsApp when your iPhone isn’t nearby, follow these steps:
- Make sure your Apple Watch Series 7 has cellular activated with your carrier
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular and enable WhatsApp
- Open the Watch app and go to Cellular > Add Cellular Plan
- Follow the prompts to add a cellular plan through your carrier.
Once cellular is active, your Apple Watch will be able to send and receive WhatsApp messages over the cellular connection when your iPhone isn’t around. Useful for exercising without your phone!
Using WhatsApp on WiFi-Only Apple Watch
You can also use WhatsApp on a WiFi-only Apple Watch Series 7 when your iPhone isn’t nearby. However, you’ll need to be connected to a known WiFi network – like your home or office – for it to work properly.
As long as your Apple Watch is connected to a WiFi network that your iPhone has connected to previously, you’ll be able to:
- Get all WhatsApp notifications
- Respond to WhatsApp messages
- Make and receive WhatsApp calls over WiFi
This gives you the flexibility to leave your iPhone in another room of your house or office and still use WhatsApp on your Apple Watch.
Connecting Apple Watch to WiFi
To connect your Apple Watch Series 7 to a WiFi network:
- Swipe up from bottom of watch face for Control Center
- Tap the WiFi icon
- Select the WiFi network and enter password if needed
As long as your iPhone has previously connected to the same network, your Apple Watch should connect and allow using WhatsApp without your iPhone nearby.
Troubleshooting WhatsApp on Apple Watch
If you’ve set up WhatsApp on your Apple Watch Series 7 but aren’t receiving notifications, here are some troubleshooting tips:
Restart Devices
Restart both your iPhone and Apple Watch. This will clear any software glitches that may disrupt WhatsApp connectivity.
Check Notifications Settings
Open the Watch app on iPhone and make sure Mirror Alerts is enabled under WhatsApp notifications. Toggle options off and back on.
Update Software
Make sure both devices are updated to the latest iOS and watchOS software versions. Older versions may have WhatsApp bugs.
Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp
If other troubleshooting fails, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp on your iPhone. This wipes the app data clean and recreates the connection.
Contact WhatsApp Support
Reach out to the WhatsApp troubleshooting team through twitter or email if you can’t resolve the issues. They may have specialized advice.
WhatsApp Tips and Tricks for Apple Watch
Here are some handy tips and tricks to improve your WhatsApp experience on Apple Watch Series 7:
Use WhatsApp Complications
Add the WhatsApp complication to your watch face for quick access to recent messages and notifications.
Organize Chats into Favorites
Mark important chats as Favorites on iPhone so they appear first in the chat list on your Apple Watch.
Try Different Reply Options
Test all the different ways to reply from Apple Watch – dictation, scribble, and emojis – to find the fastest for you.
Use Speaker Audio for Calls
Switch on Speaker Audio under WhatsApp settings on Apple Watch. This makes calls louder and clearer.
Enable Do Not Disturb When Busy
Silence non-important WhatsApp notifications during workouts or sleep by using Do Not Disturb on your Apple Watch.
Conclusion
The Apple Watch Series 7 makes it incredibly convenient to get WhatsApp notifications and messages right on your wrist. With just a few taps in your iPhone and Apple Watch settings, you can have all your WhatsApp alerts sent to your watch.
You can receive and even respond to WhatsApp messages directly from your Apple Watch using voice, dictation, scribble or smart replies. It provides a handy way to stay on top of WhatsApp communications even when your iPhone isn’t nearby, especially if you have a cellular-enabled Apple Watch.
So if you want the maximum convenience of having WhatsApp always within arm’s reach, make sure to enable WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch Series 7. Never miss an important message again!