What is WhatsApp Web?
WhatsApp became an even more hug success with the release of WhatsApp Web service. For those of you who’re not aware WhatsApp Web allows you to send and receive messages from your PC. Once you simply sign in to your WhatsApp account, you can send and receive messages on the go. When you’re working on a system, WhatsApp Web can prove out to be really useful as you don’t have to look out for your phone, again and again, each time a notification pops in. You can concentrate and focus on one gadget at a time and access WhatsApp from your PC. Well, this is how WhatsApp Web is the simplest way to use WhatsApp from any PC in the world, no matter where you are!
To make your instant messaging experience more productive, here are a few WhatsApp Web tips and tricks that will allow you to make the most of this service.
Let’s get started.
Save Data
Mobile data is important to all of us, right? We all try to save every bit and byte of our Internet data plan to that we can surf more and more on our Smartphones. But what if a friend of your is constantly annoying you by sharing dozens of videos, images, and memes every single day. This will definitely exhaust your entire data plan without your knowledge as the media files get automatically downloaded to your device. To avoid this hassle, you can use WhatsApp Web service and try to connect your smartphone and PC on to the same network. In this case, you can save up mobile data especially when you have to download media files, videos etc.
Log Out from All Devices
WhatsApp has always managed to go an extra hand when it comes to security. While using WhatsApp Web service on your PC, in case you left home in a rush and forgot to log out your account don’t worry at all! You can remotely log out from WhatsApp Web with the help of your smartphone. Open WhatsApp on your phone, tap on WhatsApp Web option in Settings. Here you will see a list of all active devices which are linked to your account. Tap on the device name and select “Log Out”.
Also, to be extra secure each time you log in WhatsApp Web, a notification is sent to your phone just in case your account is being used by someone else.
Use Multiple Accounts
If you have to access multiple WhatsApp accounts from your PC, it is very much possible. Simply open new browser tab in incognito mode and log in separately with each new account. Yes, you can thank us later!
WhatsApp Web Keyboard Shortcuts
To make your texting experience easier, WhatsApp Web offers you a bunch of useful keyboard shortcuts that you can use. Some of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts are mentioned below:
Control+ Alt+ N opens up a new chat.
Control + Alt + Shift + M is used to mute a chat.
Control + Alt + Shift + N is used to open a new group chat.
Control + Alt + Backspace can be used to delete a chat.
Use Emojis on WhatsApp Web
Wondering where’d all the emojis go from WhatsApp Web? Tap the Shift + Tab key and select the emoji icon. Here you will find all your favorite emojis that you can use in your personal conversations.
Change Audio Playback Speed
WhatsApp Web doesn’t support voice calling feature, but you surely can send voice messages from your PC. But voice messages that are sent from PC are often recorded in a low or soft tone. You can try and download Zapp Chrome extension on your PC that will increase the audio volume of WhatsApp voice notes. Once you’ve downloaded this extension, you will also be able to control the playback speed with the help of arrow keys or mouse wheel.
Above listed were a few WhatsApp Web tips and tricks to make your texting experience more delightful and simpler. For any other queries or feedback feel free to hit the comment box! We’d be more than happy to hear from you.
