Custom Focus Group auto text message

Can automatic text messages be sent to focus groups? If so, what are the steps to set this up?

I use an iPhone X for work and I have an issue with staff contacting me out of hours, so I’ve set up a custom focus group attached to a contact list which will silence their notification out of business hours. However, I would prefer an automatic text message to be sent to them as a reminder to contact the team working out of business hours.

iPhone XS, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 16, 2024 1:17 AM

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