WHATSAPP ROLLS OUT FEATURE TO LINK DEVICES WITHOUT HAVING TO KEEP YOUR PHONE ONLINE

Mon 08 November 2021:

WhatsApp has been testing a feature that allows users to link their accounts to secondary devices and continue to send and receive messages even when the primary smartphone is not connected to the internet. This functionality is now officially available to all WhatsApp users as of the most recent update on both Android and iOS.

By offering standalone support, WhatsApp enables users to send and receive messages on their secondary devices even if they are not in the proximity of their phones. The feature also helps you stay connected to WhatsApp if your phone runs out of charge.

Previously, you had to ensure that your primary smartphone was still connected to the internet before you could use your linked web browser.

When you enable this function on your smartphone, you must opt in to the feature, which is still in “Beta.” When this option is activated, you will be unlinked from all devices before re-linking to a new one.

Once connected, it functions similarly to your primary smartphone, with the exception that you will be able to speak regardless of whether your primary smartphone is online or not. Messages and calls are also still encrypted end-to-end.

Join multi-device beta by going to WhatsApp and then Settings > Linked Devices > Multi-Device Beta.
Once done, go back to the Linked devices screen and then tap the Link a Device button to link a new device.
You will now be required to scan a QR code available on your secondary device to link it with your WhatsApp account.

After linking, WhatsApp will allow you to send and receive messages using your secondary device. You will also be able to see your previous messages from the secondary device, though the messages that are deleted from your primary device will not be visible on the secondary one. Messages that you delete from your secondary device will also not be visible on your phone. However, this feature doesn’t work with an iPhone.

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