Yes you can definitely use Whatsapp without an android smartphone. Here, I’ve provided three methods to implement. You can choose any one according to your wish and will.
By Using Whatsapp Web
Whatsapp also developed a web-based Whatsapp service that they have launched recently. Using the web platform, the user can access his/her Whatsapp account from any browser and can text from there. However, the major downside to using Whatsapp web is that it does not support calling system.
- Fire up your browser and type the Web Whatsapp's URL.
- Open Whatsapp on your phone and tap on the three vertical dots on the top right corner.
- Tap on Whatsapp Web and click on the Plus (+) icon to add your desktop device.
- Scan the QR code that is provided on your desktop screen to access your Whatsapp account on Laptop.
By Using Whatsapp Application
Whatsapp recently released a standalone desktop application for Windows and Mac systems. The app can be downloaded from Windows play store and the Apple App Store for free.
By Using Android Emulators
There are many android emulators available for free on the internet. Emulators are systems that spoof or mimic the characteristics of another system or a program. Android Emulators are used to Running and mimicking the functioning of an android system.
Some of the famous android emulators are given below.
- Bluestacks
- MEmu
- Remix OS Player
- Nox Player
- AMIDuOS
- Leap Droid
- Genymotion
Here, for this section, we will use the Bluestacks emulator to solve the problem "how to use WhatsApp on laptop."
- Go to the official Bluestack's website and download a copy of the package from there.
- Install it on your system as usual.
- Fire up your Bluestacks emulator and search for an application name "Google Play Store."
- Tap on the Play Store icon and search for Whatsapp on the store.
- Download and Install the Whatsapp application from the play store.
- Open the Whatsapp application and log in using your phone number to gain access to your WhatsApp account.
Note - You do not need to connect to your android smartphone to use Whatsapp on Laptop using Bluestacks. This is so because Bluestacks usually mimics the properties of an android system and runs the applications on your desktop.