India’s Arattai Surprises Users With A Feature No Other Chat App Has
India’s homegrown messaging platform Arattai, developed by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, is making waves online, and for good reason. While most global messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram dominate smartphones, none of them have taken the leap to Android TV support. Arattai has become the first-ever messaging app to officially launch on Android TV, instantly winning praise for innovation.
A First in the Messaging Space
Until now, users wanting to chat from their smart TVs had to rely on workarounds or unofficial methods. Neither WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, nor WeChat offered a dedicated Android TV version. Arattai has broken that barrier, making its official TV app available directly on the Google Play Store, ready to install without tweaks or hacks.
Strong Multi-Device Flexibility
Where WhatsApp still limits users to a small number of linked devices, Arattai works across Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, allowing a single account to run effortlessly across platforms. With Android TV added to the mix, it becomes even more versatile for households and professionals alike.
Arattai vs WhatsApp - Key Advantages
A Potential WhatsApp Challenger?
Arattai is gaining momentum as a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative that prioritises usability over gimmicks. With features that even global players haven’t implemented, particularly Android TV support, the Indian-made app is steadily positioning itself as a powerful contender in the messaging arena.
A First in the Messaging Space
Until now, users wanting to chat from their smart TVs had to rely on workarounds or unofficial methods. Neither WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, nor WeChat offered a dedicated Android TV version. Arattai has broken that barrier, making its official TV app available directly on the Google Play Store, ready to install without tweaks or hacks.
Strong Multi-Device Flexibility
Where WhatsApp still limits users to a small number of linked devices, Arattai works across Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, allowing a single account to run effortlessly across platforms. With Android TV added to the mix, it becomes even more versatile for households and professionals alike.
Arattai vs WhatsApp - Key Advantages
- Built-in Meeting Support: Unlike WhatsApp’s basic video calls, Arattai lets users host and schedule calls more like Zoom or Google Meet.
- ‘Pocket’ Cloud Storage: Instead of messaging yourself like WhatsApp users often do, Arattai provides a dedicated space to save notes, files, links, and media.
- Mentions Tab: A Slack-style filter lets you view only messages where someone has tagged you.
- No Ads, No Data Sharing: Arattai promises not to use user data for advertising, a refreshing contrast to WhatsApp’s growing ad placements.
- No Forced AI Features: While WhatsApp is introducing AI bots and suggestions that can’t be disabled, Arattai sticks to a clean and distraction-free interface.
A Potential WhatsApp Challenger?
Arattai is gaining momentum as a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative that prioritises usability over gimmicks. With features that even global players haven’t implemented, particularly Android TV support, the Indian-made app is steadily positioning itself as a powerful contender in the messaging arena.
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