Do you want to communicate with your friends or family in a fun and easy way using your Apple Watch? Well, there’s a feature called Walkie-Talkie that lets you do just that. Here’s how to use Walkie-Talkie on your Apple Watch.
What is Walkie-Talkie?
Walkie-Talkie is an app that turns your Apple Watch into a two-way radio, so you can talk to anyone who has an Apple Watch and has agreed to chat with you. It’s like having a phone call, but without dialing or waiting for someone to answer. You just press and hold a button, speak your message, and release the button to send it. The other person will hear your voice right away and can reply the same way. It’s a great way to stay in touch with your loved ones, especially if you’re in different locations or doing different activities.
Basic Requirement to Use Walkie-Talkie on Your Apple Watch
This feature was announced in 2018 with the Apple Watch Series 4. Below are the basic requirements.
- iPhone (iOS 12.4 or later version).
- FaceTime feature must be enabled on your iPhone. The receiver must have your Apple ID or phone number.
- Apple Watch (watchOS 5.3).
- The sender and receiver should be connected through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile data.
How to Set Up Walkie-Talkie on Your Apple Watch
Here, you need to set up a Walkie-Talkie on your Apple Watch. Let’s see how to do this.
- Open the Walkie-Talkie App.
- Tap on the contact’s name to whom you want to invite for a talk.
- Enable the toggle switch for Walkie-Talkie.
- Wait for your friend to accept.
- If not accepting, again tap on the contact’s name and send the invite. Once your friend accepts it, you can start your conversations.
How to Start Conversation on Walkie-Talkie on Your Apple Watch
Let’s assume your friend has accepted your invitation while setting up Walkie-Talkie on your Watch. Now you can see their name is highlighted in yellow color on your Apple Watch.
- To start a conversation with a friend on the Walkie-Talkie, just tap on the Touch & Hold to Talk icon.
- When you start speaking Touch & Hold to Talk icon will turn green. Release the icon once you are done.
- Now once your friend replies, you will be notified and can hear what they are replying to.
- To log off Walkie-Talkie, open the Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch and disable the toggle switch for Walkie-Talkie. OR open the Control Center of the Apple Watch and tap on the Walkie-Talkie yellow icon.
- To remove a friend from Walkie-Talkie, open the Walkie-Talkie app, swipe left your friend’s contact, and tap on X (Remove). Again, tap on Remove to confirm.
That’s it! This is how you can start conversations.
Point to Remember While Using Walkie-Talkie Feature
A Walkie-Talkie is an easy and convenient way to communicate with your Apple Watch friends, but there are some things you should keep in mind when using it.
- First of all, make sure you have a good internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or cellular data, otherwise, Walkie-Talkie won’t work.
- Second, be mindful of where and when you use a Walkie-Talkie, as it can be loud and disruptive for others around you. You might want to switch to silent mode or turn off the Walkie-Talkie altogether if you’re in a quiet or public place.
- Third, respect the privacy and preferences of your contacts, and don’t spam them with unwanted messages or calls. You can also block or unblock someone from Walkie-Talkie by tapping their name and choosing the option from the menu.
Conclusion
Walkie-talkie is one of the useful features of the Apple Watch, and it can make your communication more fun and easier. Try it out with your friends and family, and see how much you enjoy it. Just remember to follow the above tips and guidelines, and have a blast with Walkie-Talkie.
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