WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging services worldwide, has become dominant over other chat apps like iMessage, Telegram, and Signal in many regions. Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, has been striving to enhance the app by adding essential features such as message editing and chat lock.
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However, a notable limitation of WhatsApp is its lack of support for message scheduling, a feature that has been available on other chat apps for years. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of scheduling messages on WhatsApp for both Android and iPhone devices with just a few simple steps.
But why would you need to schedule messages on WhatsApp? Imagine it’s your friend’s birthday, and you want to send them a birthday wish precisely at midnight. However, you don’t want to stay up late or risk forgetting to send the message on time. By utilizing the methods outlined below, you can schedule a pre-written WhatsApp message to be automatically sent to your friend at midnight.
Additionally, this feature is useful when you want to respond to a message but not immediately. You can conveniently schedule a message to be sent at a later time, even if you are not near your phone. Without further delay, let’s explore how you can schedule WhatsApp messages on iPhone, Android devices, and even WhatsApp web.
Scheduling WhatsApp messages on iPhone
Scheduling a WhatsApp message on your iPhone is a straightforward process. Simply follow the steps below to send pre-written messages at specific times on WhatsApp for iPhone.
Note: This method can also be used to schedule iMessage texts.
- Start by downloading and installing the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. This secure automation app is developed by Apple.
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and navigate to the Automation tab. Then, choose “Create Personal Automation.”
- On the next screen, select “Time of Day.”
- Tap “Time of Day” again and enter the desired scheduled time for your message. Make sure to choose the exact time you want the message to be sent.
- Under the time window, select the “Monthly” option (this will be removed later).
- In the small window that appears, select the date on which you want to send the message.
- Tap “Next” once you’ve set the time and date.
- Now, select “Add Action.”
- In the search window, type “WhatsApp” under the Apps section.
- Choose “Send Message” (not “Send Message via WhatsApp”).
- On the following screen, enter the message you want to send and select the recipient, as shown in the screenshot below.
- After entering the message and selecting the recipient, tap “Next.”
- Preview the message, recipient, and sending time to ensure everything is correct.
- To fully automate the process, disable the “Ask Before Running” toggle. This ensures that the shortcut runs automatically and delivers the message at the desired time.
- Once you’ve made all the necessary settings, select “Done.”
Scheduling WhatsApp messages on Android
Scheduling a WhatsApp message on Android is a straightforward process, but it involves downloading and installing a third-party app on your device. Follow these simple steps to schedule WhatsApp messages on Android:
- Begin by downloading the “SKEDit WhatsApp Automator” app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and sign up using your email ID.
- After signing up, you’ll be taken to the main screen of the app. Tap the “+” icon located in the bottom right corner.
- On the next screen, select the recipient of the message, enter your desired message in the provided box, and choose the specific time you want the message to be sent.
- If desired, you can also utilize pre-written templates and attach photos to your scheduled message.
- Once you’ve configured everything as required, tap the checkmark icon located in the top right corner.
