How to Schedule WhatsApp Messages on Android and iPhone

Balasahana Suresh
Easy Workarounds to Send Messages Automatically

WhatsApp doesn’t have a built-in scheduling feature, but there are easy workarounds that allow you to schedule messages in advance. This is useful for birthday wishes, reminders, or business communication.

1. Scheduling whatsapp Messages on Android

Option 1: Using Third-Party Apps

Several apps on the google Play Store let you schedule whatsapp messages. Popular ones include SKEDit and Wasavi.

Steps with SKEDit:

Download and install SKEDit Scheduler from Play Store

Sign in and allow accessibility permissions

Tap WhatsApp → Add Recipient → Type Message

Set the date and time for the message

Tap Schedule

Ensure your phone is unlocked at the scheduled time for automatic sending

Tip: Grant all permissions for the app to work correctly.

Option 2: Using whatsapp business App

If you use WhatsApp Business, it allows you to set automated messages like greeting or away messages.

Steps:

Open WhatsApp business → Settings → business Tools → Away Message

Customize the message and schedule timing

Activate it for selected recipients

Note: This is suitable for predefined templates rather than one-off messages.

2. Scheduling whatsapp Messages on iPhone

iPhone has stricter restrictions, so third-party apps cannot directly send messages automatically. Workarounds include:

Option 1: Using Shortcuts App

Apple’s Shortcuts app can schedule notifications that remind you to send a message.

Steps:

Open the Shortcuts app → Automation → Create Personal Automation

Select Time of Day → Next → Add Action → Send Message via WhatsApp

Enter recipient and message

Tap Next → Done

The shortcut will notify you at the scheduled time, and you tap Send to deliver the message.

Option 2: whatsapp business App

Like Android, you can schedule automated greeting or away messages in whatsapp Business.

3. Tips for Smooth Scheduling

  • Ensure correct time zone in your phone settings
  • Keep whatsapp active and running
  • For Android third-party apps, disable battery optimization to prevent scheduled messages from failing
  • Double-check recipient number to avoid sending to the wrong contact
4. Things to Keep in Mind

  • Regular whatsapp does not allow native scheduling
  • iPhone users always need a manual confirmation unless using business templates
  • For business purposes, whatsapp business offers better automation options
Conclusion

Although whatsapp doesn’t have an official scheduling feature, Android users can fully automate messages using apps like SKEDit, while iphone users can use the Shortcuts app for reminders. whatsapp business is a reliable solution for automated greetings and away messages.

 

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