How to watch Instagram Reels on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has borrowed several features from Instagram over the past years. The WhatsApp Status functionality is inspired by Instagram Stories, while the Channels feature is similar to Instagram Channels. While Meta plans to harmonise features across its suite of apps, one important functionality missing in WhatsApp is Reels. Meta has also not said anything about adding Reels or similar functionality to WhatsApp, but users can still access the short – and sometimes addictive – videos straight from Instagram.

Instagram Reels on WhatsApp

Step 1: Ensure the WhatsApp app version on the Android phone or iPhone is up to date.

Step 2: Look for the Meta AI icon on the home screen of WhatsApp. It is denoted by an animated blue-pink circle on top of the chats. Tap it.

Step 3: The Meta AI chatbot will open on the screen with a text box at the bottom – much like what a regular chat screen looks like.

Step 4: Enter a text prompt like “Show me Instagram reels” and send it to the chatbot.

Step 5: WhatsApp will immediately show a few Reels in the chat that users can tap to watch within the app.

In case a user wants to see Reels from a particular Instagram page or creator, they can add the name in the text prompt to see their latest and popular Reels. It is worth noting that WhatsApp will show a handful of Reels without endless scrolling like Instagram. This feature will work only if the user has enabled Meta AI on your WhatsApp. Another thing to remember is that Meta AI will not work unless the user has accepted the terms and conditions to chat with businesses and bots on WhatsApp.