How To Schedule Whatsapp Messages On Android and IPhone

If you think message scheduling functions are only reserved for social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram, you will be in for a surprise!

It turns out, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, WhatsApp also allows message scheduling for the convenience of every busy business owner.

Without further ado, here is the step-by-step guide to scheduling WhatsApp messages.

For Android users:

It is recommended to use a third-party app, SKEDit to schedule WhatsApp messages. Apart from scheduling messages on WhatsApp, SKEDit also allows users to schedule SMSes, emails and call reminders.

Requirements for downloading SKEDit:

Compatibility: Android 5.0+

Space required: 17MB

Message scheduling limit: Unlimited

Steps:

1. Install SKEDit on Google PlayStore.

2. Sign up and enter your details. 

3. Select ‘WhatsApp’ in the app menu.

4. Grant permission to in your phone settings: Enable Accessibility > SKEDit > Toggle on Service > Grant Allow. Then, return to SKEDit app.

5. To schedule a message on SKEDit, add recipient name, enter the message, schedule the date & time and then (if applicable) select message frequency to daily, weekly or monthly.

6. Next, select the option ‘Ask me before sending’ if you prefer to review the message before it is sent. 

7. If you disable the ‘Ask me before sending’ option, you would be required to disable phone screen lock and battery optimization feature. 

For iPhone users:

iPhone users are required to install Shortcut to schedule messages on WhatsApp.

Requirements for downloading Shortcut:

Compatibility: iOS 12.0+

Space required: 142MB

Message scheduling limit: Up to a week

Steps:

1. Install Shortcut on Apple App Store.

2. Open the app and select ‘Automation’ at the bottom.

3. Select the ‘+’ icon at the top right side of the screen. Then, select ‘create personal automation’.

4. Select ‘time of day’ and then select the date and time preferred to send your WhatsApp messages. After that, click ‘Next’.

5. Click ‘Add Action, and type ‘Text’ on the search bar. Select ‘ Text’ from the dropdown menu.

6. Insert your message.

7. After inserting the message, click on the ‘+’ icon below the text field. Then, a window will appear. Type ‘WhatsApp’ in the search bar.

8. Select ‘Send Message Through WhatsApp’ when the dropdown menu appears. Then, click on the recipient name, click ‘Next’ and then click ‘Done’.

9. You will receive a notification. After clicking on the notification, you will be able to find the scheduled message window. Click ‘Send’ to complete the procedure.

There you go. Scheduling a WhatsApp message has never been easier regardless if you are an Android or iPhone user. It is an essential tool for every business owner to engage with the audience in a timely manner and in the desired frequency.

Have you tried scheduling messages on WhatsApp? How did it work for you. Please tell us your experience in the comments below.

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