How to Schedule Text Messages on Android/iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to send birthday wishes at midnight or remind your colleague tomorrow morning without staying up or setting a reminder? Good news—you can schedule text messages on both Android and iPhone.

Whether you're using Google Messages, Samsung Messages, or iOS Shortcuts, this guide will show you how to schedule SMS quickly and easily.

Why Schedule Text Messages?

Scheduling texts can help you:

• Send birthday/anniversary wishes on time
• Remind someone of a meeting or event
• Communicate with clients during business hours
• Avoid texting late at night or forgetting later

How to Schedule Text Messages on Android

Method 1: Using Google Messages

1. Open the Messages app (by Google).
2. Type a message to any contact.
3. Tap and hold the “Send” button (the arrow).
4. Select a preset time or tap “Pick date and time.”
5. Choose your date & time, then tap Save.
6. Tap the arrow to schedule your message.

You’ll see a clock icon beside the message—this means it’s scheduled.

Method 2: Using Samsung Messages (for Samsung Users)

1. Open the Samsung Messages app.
2. Start a new conversation or open an existing one.
3. Type your message.
4. Tap the “+” icon next to the text box.
5. Select “Schedule message.”
6. Choose date & time > Tap Done > Hit Send.

Your message will automatically be sent at the scheduled time.

How to Schedule Text Messages on iPhone

iPhones don’t have a built-in SMS scheduler, but the Shortcuts app can automate a text.

Method: Using Apple Shortcuts

1. Open the Shortcuts app (built into iOS).
2. Tap Automation > Create Personal Automation.
3. Choose Time of Day > Set your desired time.
4. Tap Next, then Add Action.
5. Search for “Send Message”.
6. Type your message and select the recipient.
7. Tap Next and Turn off “Ask Before Running.”
8. Tap Done to save.

Note: This only works for iMessage and will automatically send the message if your iPhone is unlocked.

Alternative Apps for Scheduling Texts

If your default app doesn’t support scheduling, you can try:

• SKEDit (Android) – Schedule SMS, emails, and WhatsApp messages
• Do It Later (Android) – Automate SMS and reminders
• Scheduled App (iOS) – Schedule texts (manual or via iMessage/WhatsApp)

Some apps may require extra permissions or access to notifications.

Tips for Better Scheduling

• Schedule reminders for important events
• Use message scheduling for client follow-ups
• Don’t forget to double-check the AM/PM timing
• Use it to automate good morning/good night messages

Conclusion

How to schedule text messages on Android or iPhone is a simple yet powerful way to save time, improve communication, and never miss a moment. Whether you're using Google Messages, Samsung’s native App, or iOS Shortcuts, you can now easily automate your texting life.

FAQs

1. Can I schedule WhatsApp messages?

Not directly, but apps like SKEDIT allow scheduled WhatsApp messages (Android only).

2. Can I edit or cancel a scheduled message?

Tap the clock icon and edit or delete the message in Google Messages and Samsung Messages.

3. Do scheduled messages work without the internet?

For regular SMS, yes. For iMessage or apps like WhatsApp, the internet is required.

4. Why doesn’t the iPhone have a built-in SMS scheduler?

Apple focuses on privacy and automation via Shortcuts, but third-party apps can help bridge the gap.

5. Will my scheduled message still be sent if my phone is off?

No. Your phone must be on and have a network signal for the message.

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