The Companion Mode for WhatsApp beta is now available

All beta users of WhatsApp on Android now have access to Companion Mode. By linking a second phone or tablet to the same account, users can carry over conversations from device to device.

As per sources, WABetaInfo, this feature is currently restricted to Android for now, and allows users to access their chats and conversations on their secondary phones without needing an internet connection on the primary device.

At the moment, the second device can either be an Android phone or a tablet, and support for iOS devices has not been implemented yet.

Test out the feature on both devices by installing the latest beta version of WhatsApp. Next, tap the three-dot menu at the top left of the secondary device's registration screen.

You will see an option to ‘Link a device’, tap on it and WhatsApp will show you a QR code. Now open WhatsApp on your main device, then go to settings and select ‘Linked devices’. Scan the QR code and your secondary phone or tablet should be ready to go.

When you link the secondary device, your chats and conversations are synced automatically, though WABetaInfo notes that some features like broadcast lists or status updates may not be available on secondary devices.

Now, you can link up to four devices with the primary account. All your calls and messages on the secondary device will still be end-to-end encrypted. Additionally, any new messages or calls you receive are shared across all your linked devices.