How to schedule text messages on your iPhone and Android

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How to schedule text messages on your iPhone and Android

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to send text messages in advance.

Some people seem to never sleep. They send out texts at all hours making you think they are superheroes. If you've ever wanted to tap into that same superpower to send a text message at a specific time, there's an easy way for you to schedule when your messages are sent. 

Maybe you have a message you want to send, and it's too late in the evening for it to be appropriate, or maybe you want to be the first person to wish someone Happy Birthday. Check out the steps below to get started scheduling your text messages. 

How to schedule a text on an iPhone 

You can schedule a text message on your iPhone by using your Shortcuts app. You may not have noticed this app, but it does come on all iPhone devices and has the logo below. 

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How To Schedule test messages on your iPhone or Android with the shortcuts app. ( )

Steps for scheduling a text on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app 

• Open the Shortcuts app
• Select Automation at the bottom of the screen
• Then tap + in the upper right corner

Schedule test messages on your iPhone or Android with the shortcuts app. ( )

• Tap Create Personal Automation 

Create Automation app on iPhone. ( )

• Select Time of Day at the top of the page

New automation app on the iPhone. ( )

• Set the time when you want the message to be sent by clicking the clock and adjusting the time

Set the time for your automation. ( )

HOW TO CREATE OR LEAVE A GROUP TEXT 

• Choose between Daily, Weekly, or MonthlyUnfortunately, there is no way in this sequence to set up one-time automation. It is assuming you will be repeating this automation. For this setup, selecting Monthly will hopefully give you enough time (if you should forget) to then cancel this automation after it is sent out, so the automation doesn’t repeat.
• Unfortunately, there is no way in this sequence to set up one-time automation. It is assuming you will be repeating this automation. For this setup, selecting Monthly will hopefully give you enough time (if you should forget) to then cancel this automation after it is sent out, so the automation doesn’t repeat.
• If you choose Monthly, select a date from the calendar below and then hit Next in the top right corner

Schedule text messages on your phone at any time. ( )

• Press the + next to Send Message
• Now select the light blue Message word and type your text message

Send Text Messages recipients. ( )

• Click the light blue Recipients button and type in the person you want to send the text to
• Click Done and then click Next
• If you don't want to be notified before the text is sent, toggle off Ask Before Running
• Press Done.

New automation for scheduled texts. ( )

How to schedule a text on an Android 

The ability to schedule a text message on an Android is built right into the phone’s Message app. However, to be able to access this function, you must have an Android 7 or newer. Here are the steps for scheduling a text message on an Android. 

• Open Messages
• Select a contact and start a conversation
• Type the text message
• Press down and hold the Send button
• The Schedule send box will appear where you can choose a date and time for the text message to be sent

Schedule the time for your text messages. ( )

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Kurt's key takeaways 

So now you know how to schedule your text messages on iPhone or Android with ease using these simple steps. Whether you want to send a message at a specific time or be the first to wish someone Happy Birthday, you can follow the instructions above to schedule your text messages and never miss a beat. 

Have you ever wished you could schedule a text message on your phone? What would you use this feature for? Let us know by writing us at CyberGuy.com/Contact.

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