In today’s digital age, WhatsApp has become an essential part of everyday communication. Whether it is office work, business communication, or chatting with friends and family, millions of people rely on the app daily. To improve user convenience, Meta Platforms regularly introduces new features and updates.
Often, people want to send birthday wishes exactly at midnight or remind colleagues about an early morning meeting. However, it is easy to forget at the last moment. To solve this problem, WhatsApp offers an event-based scheduling option and allows users to plan calls or reminders in advance using simple steps.
Below is an easy guide to scheduling calls and reminders on WhatsApp.
How to Schedule a Call on WhatsApp
WhatsApp allows users to schedule group calls using its Event feature. Follow these steps:
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Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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Go to the group chat where you want to schedule the call or meeting.
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Tap on the Attachment (paperclip) icon in the chat box.
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Select the Event option from the menu.
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Tap on Create Event.
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Enter the event name (for example: Team Meeting or Birthday Call).
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Set the date and time for the scheduled call.
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If needed, you can also add a location for the meeting.
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Turn on the Call Link toggle if you want the meeting to be a voice or video call.
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Finally, tap the Send button.
Once scheduled, all group members will receive a notification at the selected time.
Which Calls or Messages Can Be Scheduled?
The WhatsApp Event feature currently works mainly for group meetings and group calls. When you schedule an event in a group, every member receives a notification reminder at the scheduled time.
However, users cannot schedule private calls directly through this feature. Instead, they can create a call link and share it with specific contacts to invite them to a voice or video call.
Alternative Way to Schedule Messages
WhatsApp does not officially support message scheduling in personal chats yet. However, users can use third-party reminder apps or automation tools on their smartphones to schedule messages and send them at a specific time.
Final Thoughts
Scheduling calls and reminders on WhatsApp can make communication more organized and ensure you never miss important meetings or special moments. By using the built-in event feature or helpful scheduling tools, users can easily plan their calls and stay connected without worrying about forgetting important messages.
