How to Set up Auto Replies to Calls and Messages on iPhone

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Method 1: Set up Automatic Replies to Calls on iPhone

The Phone app settings give you three predefined text options for sending them as automatic replies.

Step 1:Open theSettings appon your iPhone > tap onPhone.

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onRespond With Text. You will havethree predefined text optionsto create personalized automated text messages.

Step 3:Type your messages, and they will appear as options when you call someone. You can always choose to remove or edit your automated message.

Now, whenever you receive a call that you can’t answer, tap on theMessage iconto select your automatic reply.

Tip:Read our post if youriPhone is stuck on downloading messages from iCloud

Method 2: Set up Automatic Replies to Messages on iPhone

To enable automatic replies to messages, you can also use the Driving Focus Mode on your iPhone.

Step 1:Open theSettings appon your iPhone and selectFocusfrom the list of options.

Step 2:Tap thePlus iconat the top-right corner and selectDrivingfrom the list of Focus Profiles.

Step 3:Tap onCustomize Focusto proceed and tap onAuto-Reply.

Step 4:You can select which contacts or callers will receive the automated text message when they call or message you.

Step 5:Type yourcustom automated message. Then go back, scroll down, and tap onWhen Driving.

Step 6:You can choose when to activate theDriving Focusmode. This applies even if your vehicle doesn’t have Apple CarPlay support.

If you haveApple CarPlay, you can enable theDriving Focusas soon as your iPhone is connected to CarPlay.

You can also choose to select thepeople from your contactsfrom whom you want to receive notifications.

TodeleteDriving Focus Mode, scroll to the bottom of Driving Focus Mode settings and tap onDelete Focus.

Tip:Learn how tostop the Messages app from saving photos to Camera roll

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Last updated on 10 June, 2024

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