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Can you schedule text messages on iPhones?

I want to know if it’s possible to schedule a reoccurring text message send from my iPhone.

Posted on Dec 15, 2021 10:39 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2021 10:45 AM

How to schedule a text message to send from your iPhone (Using Shortcuts)



  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone
  2. Choose the Automation tab at the bottom of the page
  3. If you've never created an automation before, you can tap Create Personal Automations.
  4. If you have created automations before, you won't see this option. Instead, tap the + in the upper right corner and then tap Create Personal Automation
  5. Change the time for when you would like to send the message
  6. The tap Month and scroll down to change the date you want the message sent on. When you're finished, tap Next
  7. On the next screen, tap Add Action
  8. On the Actions menu, select a contact from the Send Message section and then tap Next
  9. In the Message field, type the message you want to send, and then tap Next
  10. Review the New Automation to be sure it contains the correct information
  11. Tap Done, and the automation will be set up to run
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Dec 15, 2021 10:45 AM in response to AppleAnswerKing

How to schedule a text message to send from your iPhone (Using Shortcuts)



  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone
  2. Choose the Automation tab at the bottom of the page
  3. If you've never created an automation before, you can tap Create Personal Automations.
  4. If you have created automations before, you won't see this option. Instead, tap the + in the upper right corner and then tap Create Personal Automation
  5. Change the time for when you would like to send the message
  6. The tap Month and scroll down to change the date you want the message sent on. When you're finished, tap Next
  7. On the next screen, tap Add Action
  8. On the Actions menu, select a contact from the Send Message section and then tap Next
  9. In the Message field, type the message you want to send, and then tap Next
  10. Review the New Automation to be sure it contains the correct information
  11. Tap Done, and the automation will be set up to run

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