The Galaxy Watch Active 2 released in 2019 is still one of the best smartwatches even in 2022 – Thanks to its excellent design and loads of features. One of the interesting features of the Active 2 is that it’ll help you manage notifications received on your phone, this includes managing WhatsApp notifications. In this simple guide, we’ll discuss how to connect WhatsApp to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 plus what you can do and what you can’t do as far as WhatsApp is concerned on the Active 2.
How to Connect WhatsApp to Galaxy Watch Active 2
Before you can receive WhatsApp notifications on the Active 2, you will need to enable it in the Galaxy Wearable app. Once enabled, you will be able to receive and reply to WhatsApp messages on the Active 2.
To enable WhatsApp notifications on the Active 2, open the Galaxy Wearable and click on watch settings. This will take you to the device’s settings dashboard.
Tap on notifications and enable notifications. You can choose to show notifications only when wearing the watch. You can also choose to show while using your phone (it’s advised you to turn this option off to get longer battery life from the Active 2).
If you tap on “see all notification settings” you will be able to set Active 2 to automatically show details of new messages. And you can also choose to turn on the display whenever a new message is received.
Now that you have toggled on notifications for Active 2, you need to toggle on notifications specifically for WhatsApp.
You should see the WhatsApp app in the list of recently sent notifications, otherwise, tap on see all and toggle on notifications for the WhatsApp app.
Once you have toggled on notifications for WhatsApp, you can close the Galaxy Wearable app.
You have successfully connected WhatsApp to Active 2. When you receive a new WhatsApp message, you’ll get alerted on the Active 2.
Replying to WhatsApp Messages on Galaxy Watch Active 2
When you receive a WhatsApp message on the Active 2, you have the options to reply with your voice, emojis, or type your reply directly using the built-in Samsung keyboard.
You also have the option to reply using preset quick replies, and there are a handful of quick replies to choose from. You can customize the quick replies when you go to the Galaxy Wearable app>>watch settings>>notifications>>quick responses.
The Active 2 will show pictures and emojis in WhatsApp chats. However, it won’t show videos nor can you listen to voice messages on the watch.
When you receive a WhatsApp call, you can only answer the call on your phone. You can However end a WhatsApp call on the watch.
Galaxy Watch Active 2 LTE owners can receive and reply to WhatsApp messages without a phone. This is one of the advantages of the LTE unit over the Bluetooth unit. Meanwhile, just like the Bluetooth unit, the LTE unit can’t start a WhatsApp message, nor can it listen to a Whatsapp voice note or call.
FAQs
Can you start WhatsApp call on Galaxy Watch Active 2?
You can’t start a WhatsApp call on the Active 2. You can only see who’s calling and you can end the call. If you wish to answer a WhatsApp call, you will need to continue on your phone.
Will Galaxy Watch Active 2 show WhatsApp pictures?
Yes, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 will show images and emojis in a WhatsApp chat.
Can you listen to WhatsApp voice messages on Galaxy Watch Active 2?
No, you can’t listen to WhatsApp voice messages on the Galaxy Watch Active 2. You can only see that you have received a WhatsApp voice message, then you can head over to your phone to listen to the voice note.
