Send recorded audio messages on iPad
Instead of writing a text message, you can use the Messages app to record and send audio messages that can be played right in the Messages conversation. Audio messages are automatically deleted to save space on your device, but if you want to save them, you can.
Note: Audio recording is available only when you and your recipients are signed in with iMessage.
In a Messages conversation, tap
to show the app icons below the text field (if necessary).
Tap
, then do one of the following:
Record and review a message before sending: Tap
to record, then tap it again to stop recording. Tap
to review, then tap
to send the recording or
to cancel.
Record a message and send it immediately: Hold
while you record your message, then release to send.
Tap Keep to save an incoming or outgoing audio message on your device.
Otherwise, the recording is deleted from the conversation—on your device only—2 minutes after you send or listen to it. Recipients can play your recording any time after they receive it, and then they have 2 minutes to save the message by tapping Keep.
Tip: If you always want to keep audio messages, go to Settings
> Messages > Expire (below Audio Messages), then tap Never.
To make an audio or video call instead of sending a message, you can switch to FaceTime . In a Messages conversation, tap
.