As technology advances it is possible that you would be expecting your iPhone to include an auto-reply feature. But this isn’t the situation. Before you become dissatisfied, be aware there’s a solution to this. You can set Do Not Disturb while driving to send automatic text messages regardless of whether you’re driving.
Since the pandemic first began I’ve been working harder than I’ve ever been. I’ve set My iPhone’s settings in driving mode so that it can send automatic responses to my business clients a few times. I’ve talked about ways to accomplish this as well.
How do I set up an Auto Reply on My iPhone?
There isn’t a built-in feature to enable this, setting up auto reply requires some work. The process is different depending on the iOS version you are using. Here’s how to accomplish it with iOS 14:
Step 1: Configure A Scheduled Reply Text Message
- Start the Settings app.
- Keep scrolling until you come to Do Not Disturb.
- Select Allow Calls to Phone (under the phone)
- Choose one of the options according to who you wish to accept calls from
- Tap Back
- Auto-Reply button to
- Choose any of these options based on who you wish to automatically reply to.
- Tap Back and choose Auto Reply again
- Choose the text you wish to set to be the default text
Step 2: Turn on Do Not Disturb while Driving
Once you have your auto-text message secured and loaded, you’ll must set up DND while driving.
If you’re wondering how you can utilize the feature to drive while at home do not fear. There are two easy steps to take.
Here’s the first:
- Open Settings icon
- Tap Control Center
- Touch the + Sign in front of Do Not Disturb while Driving and move it up to the top
The second one is:
- Tap to start your Control Center
- Simply click on the vehicle icon and start sending automatic text messages whenever calls or text messages are received.
How do I enable Automatic Reply Text on iOS 15
The process is slightly longer for iOS 15. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Set up Driving Focus Mode
- Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb.
- Select Driving
- Follow the directions to establish driving focus mode.
Step 2: Setup Driving Focus Mode
- Settings > Focus > Do not Disturb.
- Choose Auto Reply and select one of the options based on who you wish to send automated replies to.
- You can also configure an auto-reply message.
Step 3: Turn on Driving Focus Mode.
- Tap and hold your home screen, and tap on Focus
- Click on Driving to be taken from the list of choices that are available
How Can You Turn Off Auto Replies?
All you need to do to get started on iOS 14 is:
- Up to open the Control Center.
- Touch the vehicle icon
On iOS 15:
- Swipe to reveal your Control Center
- Touch the Focus after which tap Driving to switch it off.
If you’d like to turn on auto responses, simply start Control Center. Open Control Center and click on DND during driving.
What are you expecting?
- If you are sending an automatic text message Your iPhone will also include it in the event that the caller needs urgently need to talk to you but they are able to reach you.
- This feature doesn’t be available on all phone numbers. It is only available for numbers with a the Caller ID.
- The office-based answers will work even when you do not get an perfect signal.
- It will continue to send app notifications for incoming messages and calls that you’ve automatically replied to (if you’ve set up auto-text replies to reduce the amount of distractions, this is an option to think about, since seeing your notifications in your app may be detrimental to the goal)
- In case you’re wondering: nobody will be informed that you’ve turned on auto-reply to
- If you’re iPhone has been locked, and you open it, you’ll receive an alert informing you that you need to confirm whether you’re in a car or not. By clicking no, you can turn off text messages that are automatically sent.
FAQ
I’ve provided answers to some frequently asked questions below.
What is a good auto Reply message?
The ideal default message should not be long. Someone you’ve texted may not be able to read the message or else. Make sure that you convey your message clearly.
Personally, I’d like to know your reasons for being away, as well as when you’ll return to work as quickly as you can.
What is the reason Auto Reply not work on Do Not Disturb iPhone?
The most common issue times is due to not setting up Do Not Disturb While Driving correctly. Follow the instructions above to determine if you have did it right.
If you’ve double-checked my instructions and you’re certain you’ve have set up your automated messaging correctly it’s likely that you have an issue. Try resetting your device forcefully to fix it.
The process of force restart is dependent on your iPhone you have.
What you need to do with iPhones that have Face ID as well as iPhone SE 3rd gen. iPhone SE 3rd generation:
- Release and press the Volume Up button.
- Release and press the Volume Down button.
- Continue to hold on the Power button till the Apple logo appears.
iPhone 8 and SE (2nd generation):
- Hold and press the Volume Up button.
- Hold the Volume Down button.
- Continue to hold on the Power button down until you see the Apple logo appears.
iPhone 7.
- Use the Volume Up and Sleep/Wake buttons at simultaneously.
- Let the two go out after the Apple logo is displayed.
iPhone 6S and SE (first generation):
- Click the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously.
- Make the two available after the Apple logo appears.
If a force restart doesn’t fix it, then you’re probably dealing with a recurring software issue. It’s difficult to pinpoint the reason and when it first appeared however it’s possible that a factory reset will benefit. Be aware that you’ll lose all of your personal data when you do this. Backup your files beforehand.
If you’re still curious, this is what you should do:
- Open the iPhone settings
- Click Reset (or Transfer or Reset iPhone)
- Select Erase All Content and Settings
- Log in with the Apple ID to confirm your Apple ID to confirm
Final Thoughts
Although there’s no”out of office” reply feature available on iPhones however, you can set up driving mode to automatically send responses to texts and calls. The process can be a bit laborious but it’s worth the effort.
