WhatsApp users can now use one account on four smartphones or a combination of PCs and smartphones, thanks to a new update from the parent company, Meta. The multi-device feature has been in development for some time, and it is now available to all stable WhatsApp users.
Each device linked will work independently, and if the primary device has no network access, the independent devices will continue to receive messages. However, if the primary device remains inactive for a long time, WhatsApp will log out on all companion devices. Four additional devices can be linked, either as four smartphones or a combination of PCs and smartphones.
To link companion devices to WhatsApp, users can enter the phone number on the secondary phone and enter the OTP received on the primary device, or they can scan the code on the primary device. Meta has promised to release more ways of adding companion devices soon.
Users can have a WhatsApp account on an Android or iOS device and then add a companion device of either Android or iOS. The update is being rolled out worldwide and will reach all devices in the coming weeks, according to Meta.
To use the multi-device feature, both primary and companion devices must have the latest version of WhatsApp installed.
This latest update from Meta is set to make it easier for users to stay connected on multiple devices, without the need to switch back and forth between them. The move is also likely to help WhatsApp compete with other messaging apps that already support multi-device access.
The new update is expected to be especially useful for people who frequently switch between multiple devices or need to use their WhatsApp account on a secondary device without logging out of their primary one.
Meta’s WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps globally, with more than two billion active users. The company has been adding new features and improving its user experience to keep pace with competitors such as Telegram and Signal, which also offer multi-device support.
Meta has said that it will continue to work on improving the multi-device feature, and users can expect more updates in the future. The company has also emphasized that it takes user privacy and security seriously and has implemented end-to-end encryption for all messages on the platform.
To take advantage of the new multi-device feature, users will need to update their WhatsApp app to the latest version on their primary and companion devices. They should also ensure that both devices have a stable internet connection to avoid any interruptions in messaging.
Overall, the new update is set to make life easier for millions of WhatsApp users around the world, who will no longer have to juggle between multiple devices or worry about missing important messages.
