6 WeChat Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know
I’ve
been using WeChat for quite some time now, but only for its basic text and
voice messaging functions. I’m already
happy with how I’ve been using it so far to connect with friends (and making new friends lol), but a few
changes for the better would never hurt. Here are 6 WeChat “lifehacks” that
should make your conversations so much smoother.
1. Use your voice as a password
This
is a level of security reminiscent of spy movies. WeChat's Voiceprint feature
lets you use your voice as a password to access your account. Once enabled, the
WeChat system will recognize the specific voice through intonations to verify
the user's identity.
How
to set up Voiceprint:
A. Log in to WeChat
B. Go to Me > Settings > My Account > Voiceprint
C. You will be prompted to press and hold the green record
button, and to read a set of unique numbers.
D. Once you have read the numbers twice, your voiceprint will
be activated and enabled.
2. Translate posts into your local language!
Now
this is where the “making new friends” part of my usage comes in! It’s now easier to
make new friends from different parts of the world with this translation
feature.
With just a press of a post, you can now automatically translate your
friend's post to your language, just by following these steps:
A. Long-press the Moments post you would like to translate.
B. Select Translate and watch as the post appears in your
language. OR Long-press the post until the translation comes out
3. Keep your chat history, even after switching devices
Through
the Chat Log Migration feature, WeChat saves your chat history back in no time,
through 3 simple steps:
A. Ensure that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network for
the fastest performance
B. In your current phone, press Me > Settings > General
> Chat Log Migration.
C. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your chat
history.
Remember: Your device needs at least 30%
battery life to perform the migration.
4. Upload multiple pictures in one post
WeChat's
Photo Picker update comes with bigger thumbnails, and even allows you to select
multiple of pictures at a time. Just check the tab and upload away!
5. Share heart rate information and other details on your Wearable Devices
Wearables
are starting to make their way to the market so it makes sense that WeChat
should also make features for these next generation devices. Although I don’t
know why anybody would want to know you’re heart rate anyways.
How
to use WeChat on Wearables:
A. Start a new chat from your watch.
B. Send text-based messages.
C. Reply to a conversation with stickers.
D. Send your heart rate information to your contacts.
6. Access WeChat on Laptops/Desktop computers
WeChat
for laptops and desktop computers have some nifty features WeChatters can play
around with: file sharing, a screenshot tool, group chat mentions, and message
recall. The best part is conversations remain private! Interactions are saved
ONLY on the mobile device, where you can view your messages later on.
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So
go on to try all these new features for yourself, and take your WeChat
experience to new heights!
WeChat
for Mac is available for Mac OS X 10.7 upwards.
Download
WeChat today and
set up your Voiceprint.
Download
WeChat for Windows
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