“Away text message auto reply” option

Question

Level 1

8 points

“Away text message auto reply” option

Does the iPhone currently have, or is Apple willing to include, a feature on the iphone that allows "away messages" for texts? It could function in the same manner as an auto reply driving message, but paired with the "do not disturb feature." The purpose would be to detach from the phone without other people freaking out when the person who is trying to be reached is INTENTIONALLY unavailable. Currently, I manually turn on the auto reply feature with a custom message. But I have to use the driving feature. Therefore, if I’m not actually driving, it turns itself off whenever my “smart phone” widens up to the fact I’m not actually going anywhere. So then my peace is interrupted. Please consider doing something like this for those of us who want it. Thank you, tons!

iPhone X

Posted on Apr 19, 2021 7:29 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

IdrisSeabright

Level 10

169,769 points

Apr 20, 2021 6:07 AM in response to thisone2luv

thisone2luv wrote:

Does the iPhone currently have, or is Apple willing to include, a feature on the iphone that allows "away messages" for texts? It could function in the same manner as an auto reply driving message, but paired with the "do not disturb feature."

You can use the Auto-reply driving message manually. Just change the message to something more appropriate and turn it on manually. It's not going to come on automatically but it's something to use until such time as Apple considers adding the feature you really want.

Reply

Answer 2

thisone2luv Author

Level 1

8 points

Apr 20, 2021 5:48 AM in response to Demo

Thank you, tons, for this feedback.

Reply

Answer 3

thisone2luv Author

Level 1

8 points

Apr 20, 2021 6:14 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I definitely do. But it turns itself off automatically when it realizes I’m not driving. I have to watch and check behind it, especially if I do start moving and then stop again. It’s frustrating but helpful in the interim. Thank you so much!

Reply

Answer 4

Apr 20, 2021 3:34 AM in response to thisone2luv

If you are experiencing any difficulty with third-party apps then please contact the app developer directly --> How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

Reply

Answer 5

Demo

Level 10

166,633 points

Apr 20, 2021 4:37 AM in response to thisone2luv

What you need to do is to contact Apple directly using the feedback link. Let them know that you would like to see this in a future update.

Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Reply

Answer 6

thisone2luv Author

Level 1

8 points

Apr 20, 2021 4:15 AM in response to SravanKrA

I am not sure how this response applies to my concern/question. I’m specifically speaking about the iPhone features, not 3rd party apps. But thank you, anyway, for trying to be helpful.

Reply

Answer 7

Apr 20, 2021 6:25 AM in response to thisone2luv

Hmm. If you have it to "Manually" I didn't think it should do that. Good to know.

Reply

Answer 8

Beep80

Level 1

4 points

May 6, 2021 7:57 AM in response to thisone2luv

It doesn't work for me at all. I have DND turned on, blocking all contacts, auto-reply to all contacts and it doesn't work. I have two phones I'm testing with, and neither is sending auto replies.

Reply

“Away text message auto reply” option

Similar questions