How to auto reply to SMS or calls
Forward SMS is a versatile Android app that seamlessly forwards text to emails, phone numbers, URLs/APIs, or Telegram. It also forwards phone alerts like missed calls, outgoing calls, shutdown/turn-on events, and low battery alerts. Additionally, it offers auto and remote replies for efficient message management.
The Auto Reply feature sends automatic responses to incoming SMS messages or calls without any manual effort. You configure a predefined text message that is sent instantly whenever a message or call is received.
It keeps your communication timely and professional, and makes incoming messages and calls easier to manage.
Follow these steps to configure your Auto Reply Rule:
Create an Auto Reply Rule
Open the Forward SMS app, tap the New Rule button and choose the Auto Reply Rule option.
Name the rule
(Optional) Customize the rule name so it's easy to identify, especially if you have several rules.
Choose the sources
Choose the message sources this rule applies to. By default, it replies to SMS received.
Write the reply
Type the message you want to send as a reply. The message is highly customizable; for example, you can include the sender's name to make it more personal. See the available properties below.
Set the conditions
Specify the conditions that trigger the rule. If you set several conditions, the rule activates only when all of them are met.
Handle repeat messages
Define how the auto reply should be sent when the same sender sends several messages or makes several calls.
Add a delay
Set a delay before the auto reply is sent, if needed.
Set a schedule
Specify when the rule should work. You can choose weekdays and times.
Filter senders or keywords
Create filters to restrict the rule to specific senders or to messages containing certain keywords.
Choose the SIM
On dual-SIM phones, you can select the SIM the rule should work on, or the SIM that should send the auto reply.
Save the rule
Review your configuration and save the rule to activate it.
Your Auto Reply Rule is now set up and will respond automatically to messages and calls based on your settings.
You can add these properties to an auto reply message. They are replaced with real values when the reply is sent.
Available properties
{msg}- Message received (blank when the source is a call)
{sender_full_name}- Sender full name (blank if the contact is not saved)
{sender_first_name}- Sender first name (blank if the contact is not saved)
{sender_last_name}- Sender last name (blank if the contact is not saved)
{time_12}- Time in 12-hour format
{time_24}- Time in 24-hour format
{date}- Date
{day_of_week}- Day of the week, e.g. Monday, Tuesday
{month}- Month
{year}- Year
For example:
Hi {sender_first_name}, I'll call you by {time_12 + 1}- Sender
- John Soto
- Received at
- 4:15 PM
Hi John, I'll call you by 5:15 PM.