Whatsapp for Alta

[Leighsterrr]

Checked with an advisor who says WhatsApp isn't compatible with notifications on the Alta...is this a possibility please?

[SunsetRunner]

Currently trackers with notifications capabilities are limited to your default phone app, default SMS app and in the case of the Alta and Blaze your default calendar app. WhatsApp does not use your cell carrier's signal, it uses an internet connection like email and web browsing. I don't know that there is any intention of adding other types of notifications, but you can make suggestions for new features here.

[Leighsterrr]

Thanks Patruns...I thought I'd posted it in the new features section so I've just tried again! Thanks for your help 😊

[AndrewFitbit · Accepted solution]

@Leighsterrr You should be able to use WhatsApp with Android. Check out this notifications article on our help site. Notifications will use your default texting app, but you can select WhatsApp instead. 

[Kianj]

I have a Galaxy 6 and gosms pro is my default text. I can't receive any text notifications on my Alta. I do however receive call notifications. How do I fix this?  

[two62man]

Hello... notifications article does not include Window's Phone... how do I set this up?  Thanks!

[ajlonnyc]

Yeees, but what about Whatsapp for Alta for iPhones?

[rohitink]

Yes. I need this Feature too. WhatsApp Notifications for iPhone do not work.

It would be awesome if they do. 

[Julia_G]

@two62man , you cannot use notifications with Windows phones.

[Nurseanne]

I have an iPhone... Able to set up easily!!!

[rohitink]

@Nurseanne Are u saying, u set up WhatsApp Notifications for iPhone?

[JaneDoe]

Hello Andrew,

I can see messages from Whatsapp on my Alta. Looks realy fun.

But I can't choose for a calendar in the settings of my Alta. 

I only see Call notifications and Text notifications. Not a option to choose a calendar.

Do you know how this option will apear? 

Regards,

Elsy from the Netherlands

(Samsung Galaxy 6 edge+ Android 6.0.1)

[AndrewFitbit]

Hi @JaneDoe! 🙂

Thanks to my friend @ErickFitbit, I was able to get some directions for this:

1. Select the Alta from the tracker tile

2. Select "Call and Text Notifications"

3. Select "Calendar Notifications

4. Choose the calendar app that you'd prefer to get notifications from

Things to Note:

- You'll need to have another calendar app already downloaded

- This will not work with Outlook.

Hope that helps!

[JaneDoe]

Thank you Andrew,

I am using Outlook that is why it won't work.

So I download another one.

Thank you.

[Varun1981]

Could you please share the details how you setup whatsapp notification with iOS device?

[JaneDoe]

I am sorry but I don't have an ios device. 


Verzonden vanaf mijn Samsung Galaxy-smartphone.

[Nurseanne]

I don't use that app. Go into notifications in settings of your iPhone. I love it. Works great!!!!

[katieb94]

Could you tell me how please

[Firelady]

How to set up whatsapp notification from iphone to alta?pls help

[AnnieFitbit]

Hello everyone! I'm happy to see new faces around! 😄

For setting WhatsApp notifications in the Alta, you would have to open the app, go to Account, tap on the tracker tile, and go to Call and Text notifications. You will be taken to another page, where you can select if you want to receive notifications from the default messaging app or any other compatible messaging app.

Please keep in mind that WhatsApp notifications are only available for iOS.

Keep me posted if you have any questions!