Instagram, a popular social media platform, is testing a new feature that allows users to schedule messages. This functionality enables users to select a specific time for sending messages, adding to the existing ability to schedule posts, reels, and other content.
With the new “Schedule Message” feature, users can plan and automatically send messages to any Instagram contact, even when their device is offline. This is particularly useful for individuals with busy schedules.
Additionally, this feature is ideal for sending messages like birthday wishes, ensuring that the message is delivered at the right time, regardless of whether the sender is awake.
⏳ Instagram is testing a new feature for Instagram DMs: “Scheduled Message.” pic.twitter.com/hZZZGzX2Z4
How to Use Instagram’s Scheduled Message Feature
After testing the feature on various Android devices, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to schedule Instagram direct messages:
- Open the chat interface and type your message.
- After composing the message, press and hold the send button for a few seconds, which will open the scheduling interface.
- Choose the exact time you want your message to be sent.
- Once scheduled, a notification will appear above the message input area saying, “1 scheduled message.”
- At the selected time, the message will be sent automatically to the recipient.
- If you’re using the platform late at night, you might see alerts like, “It’s late.” In such cases, you can schedule the message for a later time by tapping and holding the Send button.
It’s important to note that Instagram has not provided extensive details about this feature or its rollout. Currently, it is available to a limited number of Android users, but it is expected to be accessible to all Android and iOS users soon.
