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Do you ever find yourself wanting to send a text message at a particular time, but you know you’ll forget? If so, scheduling your messages in advance can be incredibly helpful. While there are paid apps that allow you to schedule texts, you can also use the built-in Reminders app on your iPhone to accomplish this task for free.
How to Schedule Text Messages on iPhone Using Reminders
While you can’t send text messages directly from the Reminders app, you can use it to remind yourself to send a message at a particular time. Here’s how:
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone
- Tap the “+” icon to create a new reminder
- Type “Text [Name]” in the reminder field (replace [Name] with the name of the recipient)
- Tap “Remind me on a day” and choose a date and time for the reminder
- Tap “Done” to save the reminder
- Tap and hold the reminder to bring up the context menu
- Select “Copy” to copy the contents of the reminder
- Open the Messages app and create a new message
- Select the recipient and tap and hold the message field to bring up the context menu
- Paste the contents of the reminder into the message field, add any additional text or media, and send the message
This process may take a bit longer than using a paid app, but it’s a free and easy way to schedule text messages on your iPhone.
Can Texts Really be Scheduled?
While you can technically schedule text messages using a third-party app like Scheduled, there are some caveats to keep in mind. Firstly, the app uses a separate service to send your messages, which means that the recipient may not immediately know who the message is coming from. Additionally, the auto-send feature is only available with the paid Premium plan, which costs £2.99 / $3.49 per month.
Overall, using the Reminders app on your iPhone is a free and effective way to schedule text messages without having to rely on a third-party app.
FAQs
Q: Can you schedule texts on iPhone without downloading any apps?
A: Yes, you can use the built-in Reminders app to schedule text messages on your iPhone.
Q: Are there any free apps to schedule texts on iPhone?
A: While there are some free apps that allow you to schedule texts, they may not offer as many features as paid apps.