There are rumors going around that WhatsApp is receiving the multi-device feature. It has been swirling around for more than a year now. So, the wait is finally over as the company is ready to roll out the much-awaited feature for its beta users. The multi-device feature support will allow you to use your WhatsApp account on your smartphone and up to 4 other non-phone devices side by side. In this blog, you’ll learn to set up and use WhatsApp multi-device feature along with some notable limitations that come with this new feature. So, let’s dive into action.
How to get the WhatsApp multi-device feature?
Now WhatsApp has finally come out with its multi-device support for beta users. Firstly, you have to enroll in WhatsApp’s Beta program to avail of this feature. You can do so by following the steps given below:
- Open WhatsApp on your smartphone and tap on the three-dot icon. Then, from the available options, select Linked devices.
- Your WhatsApp will have the invitation to try multi-device support if you are a beta user. In the case of non-beta users, the app will ask you to try new improvements. You have to tap on OK to try it.
- Then, tap on the multi-device beta option. WhatsApp will give you a brief of the new feature and its limitations. At the bottom, tap on the JOIN BETA button.
- Lastly, a pop-up will appear for confirmation. You have to tap on Continue in order to proceed.
How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices?
After enrolling for multi-device support, you have to link devices in the same way as before. There is one difference, and that is now you will be able to connect and use your WhatsApp account on four non-phone devices. It will include WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp for Windows and Mac, and the Facebook portal.
You can set up and use WhatsApp on multiple devices by following the steps given below:
- Firstly, download and install WhatsApp on your system. You also have the option to open any browser on your computer and open WhatsApp Web.
- Secondly, a screen will open with a QR code that you have to scan using your device. Open WhatsApp on your device and click the three-dot icon, and tap on Linked devices. Click on the button of Link a device and scan the QR code that will appear.
After setting up your account on PC, you can easily use WhatsApp from your system even if the phone has no internet connection or turns off.
How to leave WhatsApp multi-device Beta?
When you want to leave the WhatsApp beta program, you have the option to log out from the WhatsApp app on your phone.
You can do so by first opening WhatsApp on your phone. Then, tap on the three-dot icon and open the option of Linked devices. Now, select the option of multi-device beta. Lastly, tap on the option of Leave Beta that you can see at the bottom. After doing so, you will log out from all other devices.
Limitations of the WhatsApp multi-device Beta program
Since the feature is still in beta, it has some limitations that are as follows:
- You will not be able to view live location on your smartphone.
- You will not have the option to pin chat on WhatsApp web or desktop.
- You will be unable to message or call someone from the companion device if that person has not enrolled in the multi-device beta.
Conclusion
Apart from some of the limitations, the feature is working nicely as per our experience. We still have to wait for the final version and see how it works out.
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