WhatsApp is simplifying the process of monitoring your linked Apple Watch.
A new Peripherals section allows you to view connected Apple Watches and their synchronization status.
WhatsApp introduced its watchOS application earlier this year, enabling users to read, reply to, and react to messages from their Apple Watch. Shortly after, the app received a significant update that incorporated support for longer messages, voice notes, call notifications, chat history, and more. Now, the company is working on a new feature that will enable iPhone users to conveniently monitor their connected Apple Watch via their phones.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS features a new section for connected peripherals within the Linked devices settings. When an Apple Watch is connected, it will appear in this section, providing details such as device name and connection status. Selecting the watch opens a Device Info page that includes the same information along with instructions on how to unpair the watch.
Currently, there isn’t a specific unpair button, so users must uninstall WhatsApp from their Apple Watch to unpair it. This seems to be a flaw, as it doesn’t allow users to unpair their watch if it gets lost or stolen.
The new Peripherals section is already available for some users.
WABetaInfo mentions that this feature is being rolled out to select users in WhatsApp beta version 25.37.10.71, but it is accessible on at least one of our devices using the latest stable version (2.25.37.76). This indicates that the feature is being gradually deployed to users on both the beta and stable channels, with a complete rollout expected in the coming days. WhatsApp may introduce a dedicated unpair button by the time this feature reaches all users.
Although it may seem like a minor update, the new Peripherals section should simplify the process for users to identify which devices have access to their accounts. Additionally, the Device status section will allow them to check when their Apple Watch last synchronized messages, which can assist in troubleshooting if messages do not appear on their watch.
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WhatsApp is simplifying the process of monitoring your linked Apple Watch.
WhatsApp on iOS is introducing a new feature that allows users to view connected Apple Watches and monitor their sync status.