How to Enable Instagram and WhatsApp Notifications on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Most of us rely on WhatsApp and Instagram to stay connected with our friends and loved ones. However, the default settings on the Samsung Galaxy Watch do not display notifications from these apps or any third-party apps. If you're facing the same problem, don't worry! You can easily enable notifications from Instagram, WhatsApp, and other third-party apps using the Galaxy Wearable app. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you receive Instagram and WhatsApp notifications on your Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Enabling Instagram and WhatsApp Notifications
To begin, make sure you have the Galaxy Wearable app installed on the phone that is connected to your watch. Follow these steps:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap on the hamburger menu (three-bar icon) at the top left corner of the screen. Then select your Galaxy Watch from the list.
- Tap on “Watch settings” and then choose “Notifications.”
- In the Notifications settings, select “App notifications.” Here, you can enable the toggle beside Instagram and WhatsApp. You can also enable notifications for other apps that you want to receive notifications from on your Galaxy Watch.
- While you can't customize each app's notification channels on the watch like you can on your phone, you can create custom watch notifications for messaging apps like WhatsApp. To do this, tap on “WhatsApp” and enable the toggle beside “Custom watch notification style.”
- In the custom watch notification style settings, you can choose between “Alert” (notification with sound) or “Silent” (notification without sound). You can also change the sound and vibration patterns of WhatsApp notifications. However, please note that you can't customize Instagram notifications in the same way.
How to Filter Spam from Instagram or Third-Party Apps
When you enable notifications from third-party apps like Instagram, you might receive all types of notifications, including likes, comments, and story uploads. If you want to filter out certain types of notifications, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your phone and select “Apps.” Here, you'll find a list of all the apps installed on your phone. If you don't see the app you're looking for, select the “See all apps” option.
- Tap on the search icon at the top and search for the “Instagram” app. Open it.
- Select the “Notifications” option. Here, you'll see different categories of Instagram notifications. If you don't see them, select the “Notification categories” option.
- In the categories, turn off the toggle beside the categories you don't want to receive notifications for. You can also completely turn off Instagram and IGTV sections. However, please note that you'll still receive notifications from the Direct channel for direct messages.
By following these steps, you can not only enable Instagram and WhatsApp notifications on your Galaxy Watch but also filter out spam and unwanted notifications.
Instagram and WhatsApp Notifications on Galaxy Watch
The above method works not only for Instagram notification sound and WhatsApp but also for other third-party apps like Telegram, Snapchat, Google Maps, and more. Some messaging apps even offer additional options like custom notification sounds. If you enable notifications for any app, you'll receive all notifications on your watch, and there's no way to choose specific categories specifically for the watch. However, you can always turn off those notifications on your phone if you wish to stop receiving them altogether.
So go ahead and enjoy a seamless experience with Instagram and WhatsApp notifications on your Samsung Galaxy Watch! Stay connected and never miss an important message again.
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