Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of text messages that are vying for your attention and response?
Do you wish you could stay focused on what you are doing without being interrupted by your phone? Well, we have just the answer.
You might benefit from setting up an auto reply for your SMS messages. An auto reply is a feature that automatically sends a predefined message to anyone who texts you, letting them know that you are not able to reply at the moment and when you will get back to them. This way, you can avoid distractions, manage expectations and stay focused on your priorities.
However, if you are an Android user, you might have noticed that your phone does not have a built-in aunt reply feature. This means that you have to manually reply to each message or ignore them altogether, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
Fortunately, there is a solution for this problem. You can use a third-party app called SMS Auto Reply /Autoresponder by LeMi Apps, which allows you to customize your own messages and lists of contacts. This app is easy to use and has many features that can help you win back some of your own time and reduce stress.
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You can also specify numbers you don’t want to auto respond to. For instance, you can exclude people with whom you expect to remain in contact, even while you’re out of the office.
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Next, you’ll want to set up a schedule for the auto responder to run on.
Run By Time: Lets you pick a time period when the auto responder should be active. Simply set a start time with From and an ending time with To.
Run By Date: Will respond to messages during a period of dates (plus start and end times on those dates) that you choose. This is useful for setting up “out of office” text replies when you know you’ll be away for a set number of days.
Run by Week Days: Will activate the auto responder for the time period you choose on the specified days of the week. Check the Repeat Weekly box if you want to run the same way in the coming weeks.
Run when your car Bluetooth connects: Lets you activate the profile when your phone connects to one or more Bluetooth devices of your choosing. Make sure that you have Bluetooth enabled and the device(s) paired before selecting this. *This option requires you to update via in-app purchase for $2.89 (at the time of publishing).
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Setting up an auto reply for your SMS messages can be a great way to reclaim some of your own time and reduce stress. You can customize your messages and lists of contacts to suit your needs and preferences. We encourage you to try out the SMS Auto Reply/Autoresponder app and see how it can improve your productivity and well-being.
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