WhatsApp voice messaging allows you to instantly communicate with contacts and groups. You can use it to deliver important and time-sensitive information. As such, all voice messages are downloaded automatically.

Play a voice message

1. Tap Play to listen to voice messages you've sent or received.
2. Listen to the message.
   • Hold the phone up to your ear to play the message through your phone’s speakers.
   • Hold the phone away from your head to play the message on speakerphone. Note: Voice messages will always play through your headphones when they’re plugged in.

On received voice messages you'll see:

• A green microphone on voice messages you haven't played.
• A blue microphone on voice messages you've already played.

Related resources:

• How to send voice messages on Android