Trigger words for message effects

I've had this issue for awhile now but the effects trigger words like "Happy Birthday", "Happy New Year" etc do not set off the imessage effect. If I want to do it I have to manually do it so it's not automatic like it once was. I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the OS is up to date. Reduce motion is turned off, auto play effects is on, I've signed in and out of iMessage and have even restarted my phone. Nothing works. Is there something else that needs to be turned on or off?

Posted on Mar 7, 2024 2:11 PM

Similar questions

Text effects not working (IOS 18 version) The new IOS 18 update is supposed to come with new text effects in iMessages, such as shake, ripple, jitter, and so on. I have IOS 18.2.0 installed, but the text effects feature does not work for me.
1781 1
Can't undo automatic text effects in iMessage Is there a way to turn off the feature where iMessage automatically applies a text effect to a message without asking for approval without turning off predictive text entirely? I have been experiencing an extraordinarily frustrating issue in which I actually CANNOT undo whatever effect it has decided to apply without my consent no matter what I do. I don't want to send every all caps "WOW???" with the BIG effect. It is frankly absurd how difficult it is to undo this. Why can I turn off autocorrect but not automatic text effects? I promise you, if I wanted to add a text effect to my message, I would do so on purpose. Not sure if this is allowed, but here is a screen recording of this issue for reference: https://youtube.com/shorts/C0soPN9XIxI?feature=share My phone's iOS is up to date. I have restarted my phone multiple times. I am using an iPhone 13 Pro.
304 3
iMessage Bubble/Screen Effects under dynamic island I am having trouble getting the Bubble/Screen Effects to work in Messages on my iPhone 14 Pro. The Bubble/Screen Effects appears under the Dynamic Island and can't be accessed. Anyone else having this problem? Marsha
2355 3

There are no replies.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Trigger words for message effects

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up