How to Schedule WhatsApp Messages on Your iPhone – MakeUseOf

WhatsApp doesn’t offer a scheduling feature, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a workaround. Scheduling a WhatsApp message lets you send it at a later time. It can come in handy in different scenarios, like when you want to wish someone on their birthday or remind them about something; the use cases are plenty. But how do you schedule a message in WhatsApp when it doesn’t offer a scheduling feature? Well, the iOS Shortcuts app offers a nice workaround to go about this. All you need to do is set up a personal automation. We’ll walk you through the entire process. Use Personal Automation to Schedule WhatsApp Messages First, make sure you have the Shortcuts app on your phone. It comes pre-installed on iOS devices, but if you’ve uninstalled it for some reason previously, use the link below to download it onto your iPhone. Download: Shortcuts (Free) First of all, if you use Screen Lock to protect your WhatsApp conversations, disable it. That’s because Screen Lock prevents Shortcuts from accessing WhatsApp, so you might run into an error when the automation attempts to send the message. To do this, open WhatsApp and go to the Settings tab. Select Privacy
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