You can use WhatsApp on up to four companion devices at one time, but can only have one phone connected to your WhatsApp account at one time. I tried it by first switching off the phone's Wi-FI and then switching off the phone too. Moreover, your messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted.įortunately, you only need your WhatsApp account and the phone to link new devices, not for using the WhatsApp Beta. With it, you'll be able to link companion devices without the need to keep your phone connected. You can use multi-device beta if you are using the latest version of WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business app on Android and iPhone. And it takes care of one of the biggest user annoyances-of keeping the phone always connected to the internet. WhatsApp's multi-device beta is an opt-in program that offers you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal. How to Use the WhatsApp Beta Without Connecting Your Phone