WhatsApp had added a feature called – WhatsApp reminders that would alert a user on any message sent or received. This productivity-enhancing feature, available to beta testers, lets users set custom or pre-set reminders for notable messages, links, or messages.
The WhatsApp reminder is not same as the message scheduler. While Telegram offers message scheduling — the ability to send a message at a future time — WhatsApp’s new function seems intended to help you remember to follow back up on existing messages. It’s a minor touch but one which gives WhatsApp a one-up over Telegram in this regard.
How the WhatsApp Reminder Feature Works
This is how you can use WhatsApp’s reminder.
- Long press on any message you’ve sent or received.
- At the top, a menu will push down — tap the bell icon.
- A pop-up menu will appear with an array of options: select one of the pre-set times (2 hours, 8 hours or 24 hours), or press Custom to select your own date and time.
- When you’re finished, a bell icon will appear next to the time the message was posted.
You’ll get a notification at the time you chose. Crucially, only the person who created the remind gets the notification. This allows privacy and personal use without disturbing the rest of the chat room.
What can the WhatsApp reminder feature be used for?
The WhatsApp reminder is not limited it’s very dynamic. Here are some practical scenarios:
- Event notifications: Ever receive a chat invitation? Reminder that message so you don’t forget.
- Appointment follow-ups – Returning to a message regarding an appointment you’ve scheduled? Set a custom alert.
- Personal notes: Use to send message to yourself(any thought from a webpage or link can easily be marked and appears on your what’s app self-chat – Just forward the that to the group and you have your work done.
- Content reminders: Add a reminder on an article, video or even a document link so you can read or watch it later.
These little updates bring huge conveniences to folks using WhatsApp on an almost-daily basis for personal and even professional communications.
Multiple Reminders and Customization
A nifty thing about this WhatsApp reminder feature is that you can set multiple reminders on various messages in different chats. Each reminder is self-contained and can be edited or deleted by long-pressing on the message and tapping the bell icon.
Or maybe it’s your deadline you need reminding of, or a grocery shopping that can’t slip your mind again — the ability to add reminders in WhatsApp means you now have more power to stay on top and less reason to miss out on crucial updates.
FAQ
Who can use the WhatsApp reminder feature?
Am I able to have more than one reminder in 1 chat?
Will the person I remind be able to view my reminder?
Is not it message schedule?
What messages can I schedule reminders for?
Summary
The WhatsApp reminder feature is expected to give another layer of richness to Meta’s messaging ecosystem. Through having private message-based alerts, WhatsApp makes a step forward and raises its functionality level close to some of rivals. This feature will be launched soon — till then beta testers can make the best use of this feature.
