Key Points:
- Third-Party Apps for Android: Use SKEDit to schedule WhatsApp messages on Android.
- Shortcuts for iPhone: Utilize the Shortcuts app to automate message sending on iOS.
- Extensions for Web: Employ Blueticks extension for scheduling messages on WhatsApp Web.
My friends often chide me for my inability to wish them happy birthday precisely at midnight. It’s not from a lack of care; rather, I’m invariably preoccupied. To address this and avoid missing other important events, I’ve embraced scheduling messages on WhatsApp.
Scheduling WhatsApp Messages on Android
While WhatsApp hasn’t introduced an official scheduling feature, numerous third-party apps on the Play Store offer this functionality. Among these, SKEDit stands out.
To start, download SKEDit from the Play Store and grant it the necessary permissions, including disabling the smart lock on your Android device. This allows the app to send messages autonomously. Next, tap the plus icon, select “WhatsApp,” and choose the recipient via the “Recipients” option.
In the SKEDit app, enter your message in the provided field, attach any files if necessary, set the desired date and time for the message, and tap the check icon. That’s it! The app will send the message at the scheduled time without further input from you.
Scheduling WhatsApp Messages on iPhone
For iPhone users, the Shortcuts app offers a viable solution to schedule WhatsApp messages. If you haven’t installed it yet, download the Shortcuts app from the App Store. Open the app, tap “Automation” at the bottom, and select “New Automation.” Choose “Time of Day” and set the date and time for the scheduled message. Select the “Run Immediately” option and proceed by tapping “Next.”
Type “WhatsApp” in the Search Actions field and select “Send Message via WhatsApp” from the available options. Enter your message in the field provided and choose the recipient in the Recipient field. Tap “Done,” and the message will be sent at the designated time. Remember to delete the automation task when it is no longer needed.
Scheduling WhatsApp Messages on WhatsApp Web
Scheduling messages on WhatsApp Web requires the Blueticks extension, available on the Chrome Web Store. Open Google Chrome, visit the Chrome Web Store, select the “Extensions” tab, type “Blueticks” in the search bar, and press Enter. Click “Add to Chrome” on the Blueticks page, and confirm by clicking “Add Extension” in the pop-up window.
Once installed, click the extensions icon in the Chrome toolbar and select “Blueticks.” Create a Blueticks account and log in. Open WhatsApp Web on Chrome, initiate a conversation with the intended recipient, type your message, and click the clock icon next to the message field.
In the Blueticks window, set the date and time for your message, and configure any additional options such as file attachments or recurring messages. Click “Schedule Send,” and your message will be delivered at the scheduled time.
Telegram, a notable competitor to WhatsApp, has long offered a scheduling feature for messages. It’s plausible that WhatsApp will eventually incorporate this feature natively. Until then, these workarounds ensure you can stay on top of important events and never miss an opportunity to send timely messages.