You should be aware of these settings

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WhatsApp voice messages: You should be aware of this setting


Updated 11/16/2025 – 7:17 amReading time: 2 minutes

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If your privacy is important to you, listen to WhatsApp voice messages directly in your ear like a normal telephone conversation. (Source: Three Places/getty-images-bilder)

If you want to get the most out of WhatsApp voice messages, it’s a good idea to know the settings. A guide.

Voice messaging is a popular function that no modern messenger has. It’s often faster to explain something verbally than to type a long text. WhatsApp offers many useful settings that make sending and playing voice messages even more time-saving.

If you want to record voice messages for your contacts on WhatsApp, there are several settings that make this feature easier. We have collected the most important aspects for you here:

WhatsApp also offers some useful settings for listening to voice messages:

The mentioned functions are available to you on Android and iOS.