7 Quick Steps to Sending Voice Text Messages on iPhone + iPad

Record and send audio messages in Messages on your iPhone and iPad

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

This wikiHow teaches you how to send a voice message using the Messages app for iPhone and iPad.

Things You Should Know

By default, you can record and send voice messages on an iOS device with Messages.
Select a conversation that you'd like to send an audio message to.
Tap and hold the microphone icon to record your voice and lift your finger when you're done.
Tap the paper airplane icon to send the recording.

You’ll usually find it on the home screen.
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Create or select a message. You can send a voice message in a new message or in an existing conversation.
- Create a new message: Tap the square with a pencil at the top-right corner of the screen, then enter a contact or phone number.
- Respond to a message: Tap the message to open the conversation.
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It’s at the bottom-right corner of the typing area. As long as you hold down this button, Messages will continue to record your voice.
Two new icons will appear at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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Tap the play button. It’s a circle with a sideways triangle inside. This is optional, but you can do this to hear your message before you send it.
- If you decide you don’t want to send the message, tap the x next to the recording.
It’s the chat bubble with an arrow inside. The message will be delivered to the recipient. The message will appear in the conversation with a play button beside it.