WhatsApp launched its watchOS app earlier this year, allowing users to read, reply and respond to messages on their Apple Watch. Shortly after, the Watch app received a major update that added support for longer messages, voice memos, call notifications, chat history, and more. Now the company is preparing a new feature that will allow iPhone users to easily monitor their connected Apple Watch on their phones.
According to WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS introduces a new connected peripherals section in the linked devices settings. When an Apple Watch is connected, it will appear in this section with details such as device name and connection status. Tapping the watch will open a device info page with the same details and instructions for unpairing the watch.
There is no dedicated unpair button, so users currently have to delete WhatsApp from their Apple Watch to unpair it. This appears to be an oversight as users have no way to unpair their watch if it is lost or stolen.
The new “Peripherals” section is already live for some users
According to WABetaInfo, this section is rolling out to some users in WhatsApp beta version 25.37.10.71, but it is available on at least one of our devices running the latest stable version (version 2.25.37.76). This suggests that the feature is gradually rolling out to users on the Beta and Stable channels and should reach everyone in the coming days. WhatsApp could add a dedicated unpair button to the section until the feature is generally available.
Although it’s a minor change, the new Peripherals section is intended to give users an easier way to see which devices have access to their account. Additionally, the Device Status section will help you check when your Apple Watch last synced messages, which could be helpful in diagnosing issues when messages aren’t showing up on your watch.
