Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports. Scan the QR code that appears on the Apple Watch.New Orleans, LA, USA Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Then, head to WhatsApp on your iPhone, before going to Settings > WhatsApp Web > Scan QR code.ĥ. Once downloaded, open the app on your Apple Watch.Ĥ. In the search box, type in 'WatchChat 2', then download the app to your Apple Watch.ģ. On your iPhone, go to the Watch app and tap on the App Store.Ģ. Not only does it let you view and send messages in all your existing chats, as well as dictation and Scribble, watch videos, and view stickers, but it's also fairly simple to get started. In our experience, WatchChat 2 (which costs $2.99/£2.99) is probably the pick of the bunch, at least for now. It's worth noting that there are many to choose from, both free and paid-for, and it can be difficult to work out which third-party WhatsApp solutions are the most effective and reliable in providing a fuller experience. However, that doesn't mean there aren't third-party alternatives to choose from within the Apple Watch App Store. Write your message (we prefer to use Siri in this instance).Īs we alluded to up top, there's no official WhatsApp app available for the Apple Watch. Choose the Template option and tap the button to edit.ĥ.

Head to the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.ģ. Download the Shortcuts using the link above.Ģ. To set up the WhatsApp Apple Watch Shortcuts:ġ. There are two Shortcuts, one that opens your contacts (which we found fiddly to choose a recipient) and a second that enables you to pre-set some favorites. To get started, just head to his blog and download the pre-written Shortcut, which will automatically be added to your Apple Watch. He's created a shortcut that enables you to send a WhatsApp Message from the wrist - even if you're using LTE.

The tip came from Fabian Heuwieser, who specializes in using the Apple Shortcuts app. Send WhatsApp Messages from Apple WatchĪt the top of this article, we said that (as standard) you couldn't send WhatsApp messages from your Apple Watch. If you want to craft your own reply, you can hit the microphone and record your message.

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