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Matrix has a whatsapp bridge

• amelius 6y ago
  Interesting. How well does it work in practice?
  • GekkePrutser 6y ago
    It works reliably, but it does require WhatsApp to run somewhere else on Android (or iOS!), as it simply simulates a WhatsApp Web client (which requires the real WhatsApp to run somewhere). So it doesn't really solve this problem if you connect to the WhatsApp instance on your phone and use that. I have WhatsApp installed on a Raspberry Pi for this with Emteria OS (Android build for raspberry pi) Also, I believe WhatsApp Web being connected makes you appear "Online" all the time. While this is a good solution to hide your actual online status, it may be confusing for people you talk to. They might think you're ignoring them. However, Facebook will probably use these stalking apps as an excuse to lock down any whatsapp web integration as some of these tools use the same method. So I doubt it will continue working for long.
    • dvfjsdhgfv 6y ago
      > I believe WhatsApp Web being connected makes you appear "Online" all the time. Somewhere else in this thread people claim the opposite.
      • GekkePrutser 6y ago
        Well I haven't tested it but I have seen that when I open WAW people suddenly start pinging me. So I assume this is why. Either way it's not a big deal as it hides your real status either way.
      • bellyfullofbac 6y ago
        I just loaded WhatsApp Web (I authenticated the browser a few days ago), and on my second phone/WA account I can see my main account appear as online. If the WAW tab loses focus, after a while it does change to "last seen...". On focus, it immediately says "online" again.
        • amelius 6y ago
          Then probably the bridge doesn't work like a browser. It keeps the (probably virtual) window in focus in the background.
  • 29083011397778 6y ago
    It doesn't support calling, as Whatsapp Web doesn't support it either. Other than that, it works very reliably. I use it daily :)