The beta version of WhatsApp's multi-device support has begun to roll out to users of both Android and iOS, enabling them to access their accounts on additional devices even when their primary devices are turned off or not connected to the internet. You can simultaneously connect to four devices using the WhatsApp feature. The specialty of this version is that users will still be able to send and receive messages on the app even when their phone is not online.
WhatsApp's multi-device support allows users to link their instant messaging account to a second device, such as a computer, laptop, or even the Facebook website. Conversations between users on the secondary device are still encrypted end-to-end by WhatsApp. This means that neither WhatsApp nor any other party can read your private chats.
As of right now, beta testers with iOS and Android devices can take advantage of WhatsApp's cross-platform support. Please keep in mind that because the feature is still in beta, there may be some performance issues that will be ironed out by the time a stable version is released. To join the beta program, follow the below-mentioned steps.
Make sure that WhatsApp on your phone is updated to the latest version to access the multi-device feature.
Follow these steps to use WhatsApp on your linked device.
To begin, install the WhatsApp desktop app or navigate to web.whatsapp.com.
Then, from your phone's WhatsApp Settings, navigate to the Linked devices section.
On the settings page, click the "Link a device" button.
This will launch the app's camera scanner.
Simultaneously, the website or desktop app that you open on your laptop will display a QR code.
Simply scan this code with your phone's camera, and your WhatsApp will be activated on your laptop.
Once linked, you can use WhatsApp Web without needing your smartphone to be connected to the internet. Even if your phone is off, WhatsApp Web will stay active on your computer.
1. Begin by signing up for the multi-device beta by going to WhatsApp and then Settings > Linked Devices > Multi-Device Beta.
2. Return to the screen of the Linked device.
3. Next, tap the Link a Device button to add a new device.
4. Finally, scan the QR code on your secondary device.
5. This will connect it to your WhatsApp account.
Can I use WhatsApp Web without my phone being connected to the internet?
Yes, with the Multi-Device feature, you can use WhatsApp Web even if your phone is offline or turned off. Once you link your device, you can access your chats on WhatsApp Web without needing your phone to stay connected.
How many devices can I link with WhatsApp Multi-Device?
You can link up to four devices, including WhatsApp Web, with the Multi-Device feature. Each of these devices will work independently of your smartphone.
Do I need to join the Multi-Device Beta to use WhatsApp Web without my phone?
Yes, you need to enable the Multi-Device feature in WhatsApp settings to use WhatsApp Web without your phone. You can find this under Settings > Linked Devices > Multi-Device Beta. Once you join, you can use WhatsApp Web without your smartphone.
