Typing long messages often seems like a herculean task for most individuals. This is why audio messages have become the most used function on mobile devices. For Android devices, recording voice messages is a breeze, but the case is different for IOS devices. Well, the good news is you have come to the right place if you have been wondering how to record a voice message on your iPhone.
This article will explain in detail how to record and send a voice message on your iPhone using iOS 15 and iOS 16 on an iPhone.
How to Record and Send a Voice Message From Your iPhone in IOS 16
On iOS 16, there are two ways to send audio messages via the iMessage app.
Method 1: Tap Record In the Messages App
- Step 1: On your iPhone, open the Messages app.
- Step 2: Navigate to the chat thread in which you want to send a voice text.
- Step 3: Tap the A button next to the typing area to open the iMessage app dock, which contains icons such as App Store, Photos, Music, Memoji, and so on. If you can see the icons already proceed to the next step.
- Step 4: Swipe left on the icon bar beneath the typing area until you see the audio message icon (waves). If you find the icon, tap it to proceed to step 7. Alternatively, proceed with the next two steps.
- Step 5: If you don’t see the Audio icon, swipe left to the far right side of the screen. Select the three-dot icon. Then, at the top, tap Edit.
- Step 6: Tick the box next to Audio messages and click Done. That’s all. The Audio icon will now appear in the iMessage app list. This is a one-time procedure.
- Step 7: After selecting the Audio icon, select the Microphone icon to begin recording your voice message. To stop recording, press the Stop (red square) button.
- Step 8: If you want to listen to your recorded message before sending it, press the Play button. If you like it, tap the Send icon to the right of the typing area. Alternatively, tap the X icon in the typing area to delete the recording.
Method 2: Press and Hold to Record Audio on iOS 16 iPhone
If you need to send voice notes quickly, use this method.
- Step 1: Begin by following steps 1-4 of the preceding method. That is, in the iMessage app dock, tap on the Audio app icon.
- Step 2: Then, hold down the Microphone icon to begin recording. Continue to hold while recording the voice note. When you’re finished, simply lift your finger to send the voice message.
- Step 3: If you decide not to send the voice message while it is being recorded, move your finger away from the microphone in any direction. Then, to cancel the recording, lift your ringer.
Unfortunately, you cannot listen to the recording before sending it using this method.
How to Reposition the Audio Message Icon
You can move the Audio icon ahead if it appears far down in the list of icons. Tap on the three-dot icon again at the bottom of the icons list to do this. Then, at the top, tap Edit.
- Select Dock three dots.
- To add an audio message, click Edit.
- Tap the (+) green icon next to Audio Messages to add it to your Favorites list. Then, drag the three-bar icon next to Audio Messages to the top of the screen.
- Tap on Done, then Done again.
The Audio message icon will now appear at the top of app icons, making it easier to find.
How to Record and Send an Voice Message on an iPhone in IOS 15
- Step 1: In iMessage, open the chat thread where you want to send the voice note.
- Step 2: To begin recording the message, tap and hold the Audio (waves) icon next to the typing area. Hold until you’re ready to record the voice note.
- Step 3: Then, lift your finger and tap on the Play icon to preview the message before sending it. To cancel the voice message, press the X icon. If you’re satisfied with the voice message, swipe up or tap the Send icon to send it.
The Dictation button in iOS 16 has replaced the Audio message button in iOS 15. On the iPhone, use it to voice text.
How to Save Voice Message on iPhone
Follow these steps to download the received audio message to your iPhone:
- Step 1: Launch the Messages app and select the voice message you want to save to your iPhone.
- Step 2: The audio message preview screen will appear. Select ‘Save to Files’ from the menu after tapping the Share icon at the bottom. Choose the location where you want to save the file.
Disadvantages of Using Messages
Here are a few drawbacks to using Messages for your voice message.
- As an iPhone user, you cannot currently send voice messages to other smartphones, such as Android, using the Messages app.
- Audio messages, by default, expire two minutes after you listen to them and are automatically deleted. Your recipient can keep your message by tapping Keep, or they can disable the expiration by going to Settings > Messages.
- If your recipient does not have an iPhone or you want to avoid the possibility of your audio message expiring, consider sharing it via Voice Memos.
How to Record and Send a Voice Message With Voice Memos
The Voice Memos app is great for recording audio notes, meeting speakers, and more. Because you can easily share a voice recording from the app, this is a viable alternative to the iPhone’s Messages app.
- On your iPhone, open Voice Memos and tap (but do not hold) the red Record button at the bottom.
- When you’ve finished your message, press the red Stop button.
- The recording appears at the top of the screen. You can listen by tapping the Play button.
- To share, tap the three dots next to the recording’s name. Meanwhile, you can change the recording’s name by tapping the current title and typing in the new one before sharing it.
- Select Share.
- Depending on your iPhone’s sharing options, you can send the audio message via text message, email, or a shared storage service like Dropbox.
When you send a recording from Voice Memos, it is saved as an M4A file. So your recipient can open it in whatever audio player they have and listen to it.
How do I stop voice messages from being sent on my iPhone?
If you sent the wrong voice recording to someone by mistake, you can undo it in iOS 16. Touch and hold the voice message in the chat thread to do this. Then, from the menu, choose Undo Send.
Do iPhone audio messages vanish when someone listens to them?
Yes, when someone listens to your audio messages, they will automatically expire after 2 minutes. This feature can be turned off by going to Settings > Messages. Scroll down to Audio messages and tap on Expire. Choose Never.
How do I send a voice message from my iPhone to my Android phone?
Unfortunately, the iMessage app cannot send voice messages from iPhone to Android. You can, however, send it via any other cross-platform messaging app, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and so on.
How do I resolve the “Cannot send audio messages at this time” error?
If you’re getting this error, it’s probably because you’re attempting to send a voice message to someone who doesn’t use iMessage. Alternatively, the contact’s phone may have Sleep Focus enabled.
How do I use my voice to compose text messages on my iPhone?
First, enable iOS voice dictation. Tap and hold the microphone icon on the keyboard in the Messages app to record your message.
How do I stop voice messages from being sent automatically?
To disable it, go to Settings > Messages > Audio Messages and tap the Raise to Listen switch. You can still manually send audio messages.
How do I record a voicemail greeting on the iPhone?
To record your iPhone greeting, open the Phone app and go to Voicemail > Greeting > Custom > Record. When you’re finished, press Stop and Save.
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