Have you ever wanted to schedule text messages on your iPhone? Whether it’s for remembering birthdays or sending reminders, scheduling texts can be a handy feature. While the Messages app on iPhones doesn’t offer a direct scheduling option like Android phones do, there are workarounds available. In this guide, we will explore three methods to schedule text messages on your iPhone.
Method 1: Using Shortcuts App
The Shortcuts app on your iPhone allows you to automate tasks, including sending scheduled text messages. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of setting up text message automation using Shortcuts:
Note:
The Shortcuts app comes pre-installed on iPhones running iOS 13 or later. If you’ve removed it, you can download it from the App Store.
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
- Go to the Automation tab at the bottom of the screen.
- If it’s your first time, tap on Create Personal Automation. Otherwise, tap on the ‘+’ icon at the top right corner.
- Select “Time of Day” and set the desired sending time for your automated text message.
- Choose the frequency of the message: daily, weekly, or monthly.
- For weekly or monthly, specify the day when the text should be sent automatically.
- After setting up the timing, tap on Next from the top-right.
- Click on Send Message under Next Action Suggestions.
- Compose your message and choose recipients in the new window.
- Tap on Next.
- If you want the message to be sent automatically, turn off ‘Ask Before Running.’
- Tap on Don’t Ask to confirm. You can opt to receive notifications when the automation runs.
- Complete the automation creation by tapping on ‘Done.’
Method 2: Using Third-Party Apps
Third-party apps from the App Store also offer text message scheduling options. You can use apps like Scheduled, Kyew, or Moxy Messenger to schedule texts on your iPhone. Let’s see how to schedule iMessages using the Scheduled app:
- Download and open the Scheduled app from the App Store.
- Follow the app’s instructions for setup.
- Access the Dashboard in the app.
- Switch to the Moments tab and tap on Create Moment.
- Select Automated Chat Message from the list.
- Choose the message type (iMessage, WhatsApp, Email, etc.).
- Add recipients, write your message, set the schedule, select repeat frequency, and tap Schedule Message.
Method 3: Using Reminders
If you prefer not to use third-party apps or shortcuts, you can utilize the Reminders app as a workaround. Although it won’t send messages automatically, you can set reminders to help you remember to send messages at specified times. Here’s how:
- Open the Reminders app and create a New Reminder from the bottom left.
- Enter the message details in the title and notes section.
- Set the date, time, reminder frequency, and tap Add.
When the reminder triggers, manually send the scheduled message. With these methods, you can easily schedule text messages on your iPhone without the need for a built-in feature. Try them out and stay on top of your messaging game!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can schedule texts on an iPhone and send them out at an exact time. There’s no direct way, but you can use the Shortcuts app for automation.
No, you can’t schedule iMessages to send automatically. Consider using third-party apps or Reminders for a workaround.
