A few weeks ago, WhatsApp started testing a feature that would let users set reminders for incoming messages. This feature is now live. Here’s how it works.
Preset or custom timers spanning 1 minute to 1 day
Different users have different methods to avoid forgetting to reply to a text message. If you’re anything like me, you probably keep them unread until you can actually respond. Still, sometimes, a few important messages can fall through the cracks.
With its latest update (via WABetaInfo), WhatsApp added a “Remind me” feature that allows users to set notifications for specific text messages. Users can choose from preset options or a custom timer ranging from 1 minute to 24 hours.
Once a timer is set, it can also be canceled, and the feature works on both one-on-one and group conversations.
When a scheduled reminder is triggered, the user receives a notification just like a new text message, but with a “🔔 Reminder” tag so they know it’s one they asked to resurface, rather than an actual fresh message.
Finally, Meta says that reminders are private, which means that no one else in the conversation will know when you’ve set one.
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