Facebook Messenger develops the KIT tool, a new application with which you can finally send and reply messages from Apple Watch devices
In 2014 they launched the first smartwatch model from the Apple technology company. Today, the company is manufacturing the 5th range of this product with its Apple Watch Series 5.
A watch with the naked eye, sophisticated style, which goes beyond the purpose of indicating the time. In its early years Apple Watch allowed to connect to the Iphone via Bluetooth, but with the creation of new generations of watches, now they allow linking the device through WiFi connection.
From the moment of its creation, this smart watch has been constantly developing updates and new applications.
Although there was already the possibility of viewing the messages received from Facebook Messenger on Apple Watch, the device now has the option to reply to contacts directly. The possibility of response is given thanks to the enabling of a new Facebook Messenger application that works using the combination of QR codes and the messaging service of the most important social network on the internet.
Although it is important news, the application within Apple Watch still has some limitations. For example, you cannot still make video calls with the smart watch.
In order to send Facebook Messenger messages from Apple Watch, it will be necessary to download KIT (Keep in Touch in English). The program allows to send voice content easily and quickly.
Once the application is downloaded, from the Apple Watch device you will have to scan a QR code with the iPhone camera and thus synchronize KIT with Facebook Messenger. It can also be done through fb.com/devices by entering an access code. Then, select a contact from Facebook Messenger and you will see that you can already share messages.
From the message menu you can send the content with just a touch on the screen. It can be emitted as an audio note or with the option of synthesizing the voice message, converting it to text. It is also possible to send the location or even doodles that we can do from the Apple Watch screen. KIT also offers the possibility of synchronizing with other mobile phone applications.
The program that allows you to reply to Facebook Messenger messages from Apple Watch, was created from Facebook's in-house R&D group of experimental applications, NPE Team (New Product Experimentation). The unit was born in July 2019 with the aim of improving user experiences.
From NPE Team they describe KIT as the perfect tool to optimally overcome the obstacle of the small screen of Apple Watch. The application seeks to be a pleasant browsing experience and, above all, comfortable.
KIT works on Apple Watch devices that have a watchOS 6.1 or later system.
The creators describe the application that allows you to use Facebook Messenger as follows:
"The kit makes keeping in touch from your watch easy. Everything you need to compose a message is just a tap away. No more trouble navigating a small screen to find the right option. To get started, just scan the QR code on your watch and choose a contact. One touch allows you to send a voice message, its location or an emoji. It also has easy voice access to text. We hope Kit helps you stay in touch with the most important to you, without constantly needing to pick up your phone "
From now on with KIT installed on the devices, you can finally reply to Facebook Messenger messages from Apple Watch, which is a great advance. With this application installed on your smart watch, you will notice the ease with which you can interact from the watch, without having to use the iPhone mobile device. This is very useful in the times that are in combat against the COVID-19 since some people are attentive to touch the minimum mobile devices or use them with gloves while they are on the street or work. The application developed by Facebook allows you to reply to your messages in a simple way and from the watch.