Using WhatsApp on some devices is always a challenge.
One has a choice of web versions but doesn’t really have all the features.
Instant messaging platform has solved the problem by playing multi-device support.
Wondering what features, how does it work and if you can use it or not? We explain everything you need to know about the support of the Multi-device WhatsApp.
What is the multi-device support on WhatsApp? The multi-device support feature allows smartphone users to use their WhatsApp account on other devices.
They will not ask for cellphones to connect to the Internet to use the feature.
On how many devices you can use WhatsApp? You can use WhatsApp on up to four companion devices at once, but can only have one cellphone connected to your WhatsApp account at a time.
Does this mean fewer dependence on cellphones? Not really because you still need to register your WhatsApp account and link new devices with your phone.
How can you get a multi-device support feature? Multi-device beta is currently available for people who use the latest version of WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business application on Android and iPhone.
How to use a multi-device support feature? For users of Android smartphones, this is what you need to do: Open WhatsApp> Tap on more options Tap the linked device Tap on multi-device Tap beta.
For iPhone users, here are the steps you need to follow: Open WhatsApp Settings Tap the linked device Tap on Multi-Device Beta Tap Beta After joining your multi-device beta, you must issue your companion device.
For example, if you have a MacBook then download the WhatsApp application from the App Store and you have to scan the QR code that appears in the Mac application to link it with your WhatsApp account.
After that you don’t need to have your cellphone to use it on a companion device.
Even if your smartphone is turned off, you can continue to use WhatsApp on your MacBook or desktop or another laptop.
Can you finally use WhatsApp on iPad or tablet? No, you can’t.
Multi-device support is not available on tablets and only intended for web portal, desktop and Facebook (Meta) devices.
Can you use the same WhatsApp account on two smartphones? No.
Smartphones remain your ‘primary’ device and cannot be a companion device.
Which is the WhatsApp feature that won’t work on other devices? You will not be able to see the location directly on the companion device.
You also can’t make or see the broadcast list.
The link preview feature of WhatsApp Web will not work on companion devices.
IPhone users will not be able to delete or delete chat on the companion device.
Users also will not be able to send messages or call someone who uses the WhatsApp version on their cellphone.
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