Mass Text 100 People in Minutes with iOS Shortcuts! [iOS 14 compatible]

[UPDATED FOR IOS 14] Explaining how to use the Shortcuts for iOS app to quickly and efficiently text multiple people automatically for things like holidays, party invites, whatever you can think you'd need to send multiple people a similar message.. (Similar to a mail merge but for text messages).

Also, for the record, Merry Christmas from the Tech Couple! 😊

Gear used to produce this video:

Sony Alpha a6500 Digital Camera with 2.95-Inch LCD (Body Only)

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens

Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 3-Section Aluminium Tripod with MVH502AH Professional Fluid Video Head and a 35" Padded Case

Rode VMPR VideoMic Pro R with Rycote Lyre Shockmount

StudioFX 2400 Watt Large Photography Softbox Continuous Photo Lighting Kit

Tiffen 49CLR 49mm Clear Filter

SanDisk Extreme 64GB SDXC UHS-I Card

[emmasines]

Hi. Can you do a video where it can pick numbers from a list not contacts and message each of them?

[darrinbrowder]

Great video, but something in my settings is not allowing me to send mass text messages. Please help me figure out what I need to change. Thank you.

[beatrixwhipple]

This is such a helpful video! So clear and well-paced. Since this video was made groups have been turned into lists; when I try to set this up and hit play, the "find all contacts" step turns green and does not show the contacts in the list (group) I have selected, as it does on your video. Any idea why?

[Mattscalf]

Thank you so much helped me text all my landscaping customers without doing it one by one!! Sooo much appreciated

[kaionterobertson]

What app do I use to make the group? I tried doing to with the select contact option but it’s saying I can’t send to that many people

[tlamatini]

Can’t see where your mouse is going. Good videos though very helpful

[LeoWiser]

Thank you this is a game changer for me, is it possible to add an audio file with the text messages on the app?

[denisec]

Thank you for your video. What changes can I make to the script to send a message to everyone at one time in the group rather than sending individual.

[generationsarising]

For this shortcut, how can I get it to ask me for the text when I run the shortcut instead of having to edit the shortcut to change the text?

[andrewsuther]

I’m getting a “there was a problem communicating with the app” that’s right above the send text action. Why is that? Can anyone help with troubleshooting?

[Twindadx_]

Hey thanks for the information. The only issue I am having is trying to get it to distinguish between a home number and a mobile. Sent a test and one went to my buddies landline instead of iPhone

[skizzags]

I know it’s been a while since you posted this video, BUT I’m still in need of how to group message (individually) with a photo… can you HELP?

[alfredoddiaz]

Hey CJ, I keep getting a prompt saying that the is a problem running the short cut “New Shortcut 1”
Mind helping me out?

[benjamcm]

I followed your instructions. Very informative, but the shortcut tries to send text messages to the contact home phone also, is there a way to avoid that?

[H.ZHOOR]

I am trying it but a message pop with you can’t share 604 contact items as it is not allowed. You can allow it in settings but Idk where to do this ? Can you please help ?

[powerhomeoffer]

Hey CJ is it possible to attach an image on the the mass text??

[majesticairbrushing]

Hello CJ, quick question. Thanks for this. Can I add another contact like an admin to see all individual replies coming back to me. But obviously not allowing the recipients see them

[lacanuck]

First time watcher of your videos. Great job. Clear - direct - paced - no music to have to listen to, perfect.

[laboatrunner]

Great lesson. Can I get a print out of these steps?

[huertaeh]

Help Please: So I am getting this error message that says: this action is trying to share 86 contacts items, which are not allowed. You can allow this in settings… But I don’t know were to go in settings. Can someone help?