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You can set up an automation in the Shortcuts app to schedule a delayed text message on iPhone. Choose the time of day, enter the message and recipient, and save the automation. Remember that the scheduled message will repeat automatically unless you disable or delete it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s best to create a text message while you\u2019re thinking of it. But what if you don\u2019t want to actually send it until later? Here, we\u2019ll show you how to send a scheduled text message on iPhone at whatever time you prefer.<\/p>\n

Can You Schedule a Text on iPhone?<\/h2>\n

You might be wondering, did Apple introduce a feature to send delayed text messages on iPhone and you missed it? The answer is no, you haven\u2019t missed a thing. As of this writing in December 2022, there is no built-in Messages feature to schedule texts. But like many topics we cover here at How-To Geek, that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be done.<\/p>\n

One simple solution is to set a reminder<\/a> using the Reminders app on iPhone. Then, when you receive the reminder, simply type and send your message at that time. However, that requires you to have access to your phone at the time you planned, which may not be the case.<\/p>\n

To schedule a prewritten text message that sends automatically, you\u2019ll need to set up an automation<\/a>\u00a0using the Shortcuts app. It may not be the ideal solution because it does take a few minutes to set up. Plus, you must remember to remove the automation if you don\u2019t want the message to repeat. But it\u2019s the delayed message solution closest to what you probably want, though, and below are the steps for this method.<\/p>\n

How to Schedule a Text Message on iPhone<\/h2>\n

To get started setting up a delayed text message, open the Shortcuts app<\/a> on your iPhone. If it\u2019s one you\u2019ve removed, you can redownload it for free on the App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Select the Automation tab at the bottom and tap the plus sign on the top right. Then, choose \u201cCreate Personal Automation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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At the top of the next screen, pick \u201cTime of Day.\u201d On the subsequent When screen, choose \u201cTime of Day\u201d and pick the time in the box that appears.<\/p>\n

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Alternatively, you can pick Sunrise or Sunset and choose an offset. For example, if you\u2019re recipient is an early bird, you can select a time around sunrise.<\/p>\n

Under Repeat at the bottom, choose Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. This is convenient if it\u2019s a message you want to send regularly, such as a reminder for a family member. Tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Although you may not want your text message to send continually, the repeat setting is required. If you want to schedule a one-time message, you\u2019ll simply remove the automation after it finishes, which we\u2019ll explain in the next section<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the Actions screen, expand the Next Action Suggestions section and pick \u201cSend Message.\u201d Then, on the subsequent screen, you\u2019ll use the top box to set up your text.<\/p>\n

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Tap \u201cMessage\u201d in blue and type your text. Then, tap \u201cRecipients\u201d in blue, select or enter a contact<\/a>, and choose \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll then see the text message and recipient in the box. If you\u2019re happy with it, tap \u201cNext\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n

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On the final screen, you\u2019ll review the timing for the scheduled text. If you want to be asked before the text sends<\/a>, leave the toggle turned on for Ask Before Running.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Disable Notifications for the Shortcuts App on iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you turn off the toggle, you\u2019ll be asked to confirm. You can then turn on the next toggle that appears for Notify When Run if you like. This is handy to see when the text message sends.<\/p>\n

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Tap \u201cDone\u201d to save the automation.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll then return to the Automation screen in the Shortcuts app. You can schedule another text message the same way or simply close the app.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Schedule Text Messages on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Delete or Disable Delayed Text Messages on iPhone<\/h2>\n

If you only want a one-time scheduled message, you can delete or disable the Shortcuts automation after your text is sent<\/a>. Consider scheduling a reminder for yourself or a note in your to-do app<\/a> to stop the automation after it\u2019s complete.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to See When a Text Message Was Sent on Your iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready to delete or disable the scheduled text message task, return to the Automation tab in the Shortcuts app and do one of the following:<\/p>\n