Garmin Launches WhatsApp Integration for Watches – DC Rainmaker

Garmin today has announced a new WhatsApp integration that lets you compose and reply to WhatsApp messages/threads directly from the watch. The integration is done via a new Connect IQ app, which can be loaded on more recent Garmin watches. I had a chance to give it a whirl, so I figured I’d outline what works (and what doesn’t). With that, let’s dive into it. Download and Setup: First up is seeing if your watch is on the list. In short, if your watch was released in 2025 or 2026, you’re good. But unless it was the Fenix 8 in 2024, you’re likely out of luck. Here’s the list as of launch (which I don’t expect to expand to older devices): D2 Air X15 Enduro 3 Fenix 8 Series Fenix 8 Pro Series Fenix E Forerunner 570 Forerunner 970 Tactix 8 Series Venu 4 Series Venu X1 Vivoactive 6 Once you’ve passed that gate, the install process is pretty quick. On your phone navigate to the Connect IQ app, and you’ll see WhatsApp at the top of the list. Or, you use this link. Within that, it’ll install it to your watch. It’s installed in a similar place as other
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