WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to let users use the app registered with a single number on multiple devices, including smartphones. Last year, the Meta-owned company unveiled a multi-device capability to let users run WhatsApp on a single phone and four other non-phone devices simultaneously. Late last month, the company changed its biggest rule.
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While most smartphone users carry a single device, multi-device connectivity has many benefits.
-First, the feature offers users the flexibility to use the app on multiple devices.
-Secondly, there’s easy access to chat since transferring data from the old device to a new one could be tiring and cumbersome.
-Third, each device works individually, meaning you can leave one smartphone at home and carry the secondary device to still use WhatsApp with the same mobile number (as long as there’s internet).
-It also means if your primary phone does not have the internet, the second device can still run WhatsApp and refresh chats or calls.
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However, the main question arises: how to use WhatsApp on multiple devices? Here is everything you need to know.
-Ensure that you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp on iOS and Android. We used WhatsApp version 23.8.78 on iOS and 2.23.8.76 on Android to test multi-device support.
-Open WhatsApp on your secondary device. Accept terms and conditions.
-When you reach the login page, select the three-dot menu at the top right. Select Link device.
-Open WhatsApp on your primary device. Select the Link option.
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-Scan the QR code on the secondary phone, and you’re good to go.
Sounds easy, right? However, there are still some questions that you may have in mind. Here are the answers.
-Can you have a single WhatsApp account on Android or iOS?
Yes. If you’re using an iPhone as your primary device, you use the same WhatsApp account on an Android phone, or vice versa.
-Can you still use WhatsApp web?
Yes. Following the new update, a single WhatsApp account can work on two phones and WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp Desktop app simultaneously.
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-What are the limitations of WhatsApp multi-device support?
There are some obvious limitations. Firstly, your primary WhatsApp account is limited to one phone only. It means you cannot use your secondary device to link to another account. Additionally, some notifications may arrive late. You may also face problems loading some old chats.
-Does this solve the problem of losing chats on new phones?
No. If you change your smartphone, WhatsApp needs to be set on the new device again. Yes, there’s a chance of losing old chats and media. However, you must use Google Drive to back up old chats and media files (Android). With this, you can retrieve old data on the new phone.
If you use an iPhone, backup WhatsApp data on iCloud.
-Can you make WhatsApp calls and video calls via the secondary phone?
Yes, you can make WhatsApp calls and videos via the secondary phone. However, call logs may be lost.
-How many devices does WhatsApp support?
WhatsApp says users can have a single account on up to four devices.
