How To Create A Poll In iMessage On An iPhone Or iPad

Hey there! If you’re an Apple user, you already know that iMessage is pretty awesome. It’s known as one of the top chat apps out there, especially for its super secure features like end-to-end encryption. This means whether you’re texting a friend or chatting in a group, your conversations stay private.

Let’s talk about group chats for a second. We’ve all been in those chats where we’re trying to make a plan or decide something together, right? In other chat apps, you might have used polls to make these decisions easier. Polls are super handy for quickly seeing what everyone thinks without getting lost in a sea of messages.

Here’s a little hiccup though: Apple hasn’t added a poll feature to iMessage yet. Bummer, I know. But hey, don’t lose hope! As the saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” And in this case, the ‘way’ is a clever little workaround.

Ready to become the group chat hero? I’m going to show you how to set up polls in your iMessage group chats, even though Apple doesn’t officially support it. The secret is using a third-party app. It might sound a bit tricky, but trust me, it’s easier than you think!

Stay tuned, as I walk you through the steps of creating your very own polls in iMessage group chats. Let’s dive in and make your group chats even more fun and organized! 🌟📱

How to Create a Poll in iMessage on an iPhone or iPad

Before we dive into making polls, let’s start at the beginning. If you’re looking to create a poll in a group chat (which is the ideal scenario), you’ll need a group chat first. If you already have one, awesome! Skip ahead to the part about downloading the poll app. If not, here’s how to get your group chat up and running on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Start by Opening Messages: Grab your iOS device and open the Messages app.
2. Compose a New Message: Look at the top-right corner of the screen and tap on the ‘Compose’ button. It’s the little pen and paper icon.
3. Adding Your Friends: Now, you can either type in the names of the people you want to add to your chat, or tap the plus (+) sign to pick friends from your contact list.
4. Send Your First Message: Once your pals are added, type whatever you want to say in the text field. Hit the ‘Send’ icon (it looks like a little paper airplane), and voilà, your group chat is alive and kicking!

Adding More Friends to the Chat

Changed your mind and want to add more people to the chat? No problem! Here’s what you need to do:

1. Go Back to Messages: Open the Messages app and find your group chat.
2. Access Chat Settings: Below the group name at the top, there’s an arrow. Tap it.
3. Add More Contacts: Choose ‘info,’ then ‘Add Contact.’
4. Selecting New Members: You can either type in a name or hit the plus (+) to browse your contacts. Once you’ve picked someone, tap ‘Done.’ And then, you guessed it, tap ‘Done’ again.

Your group chat is ready to roll, and now it’s time to get into the really fun part: creating polls! 🎉👥📱

#1 Download Poll for iMessage App

So, we know iMessage doesn’t have a built-in poll feature (yet), but no worries! You can still create awesome polls for your group chat. First things first, you’ll need to download a cool app called “Polls for iMessage.”

Here’s how you get it:

1. Open the App Store: You can do this right from iMessage by tapping the blue App Store icon. Or, just open the App Store app on your device.
2. Find the App: Click on the ‘Search’ icon and type in “Polls for iMessage.”
3. Download: The app will pop up in the search results. Tap on ‘Get’ to download and install it on your device.

#2 Create a Poll

Alright, now that you’ve got your group chat and the Polls for iMessage app, let’s dive into creating your very first poll. It’s going to be fun and super easy!

Starting Your Poll

1. Open Your Group Chat: First up, head to the group chat where you want to drop this cool poll.
2. Find the Polls Icon: Tap on the gray Apps icon (it looks like a grid), and then find the Polls icon. Give it a tap!
3. Kick-off the Poll: The app will pop up at the bottom of your screen. Hit the ‘Get Started’ button to begin.

Crafting Your Poll

4. Give Your Poll a Name: Think of a catchy question like “Where should we meet?” and tap ‘Next.’
5. Add Your Options: Click on ‘Add Option’ to put in choices for your poll. You need at least two, but feel free to add more!
6. Filling in the Details: A text box will open up. Here, you can type in your options or paste text or links. If you’re planning something time-specific, the app’s smart calendar feature will help you pick a date or time – just start typing, and it’ll suggest something!
7. Delete or Rearrange: Changed your mind? Hit the minus (-) sign to remove an option. Want to shuffle things around? Long-press the three vertical lines next to an option and move it where you want.

Setting Up Your Poll

8. Tweak the Settings: Tap the Settings icon. Here, you can decide if you want everyone to see who voted for what, if others can add options, whether to declare a winner, and if people can vote more than once.

Finalizing and Sending Your Poll

9. Back to the Poll: After setting things up, tap ‘Back’ to return to your poll.
10. Send It Off: Happy with your poll? Hit the ‘Send Poll’ button and watch it fly into your group chat!

And there you go! You’ve just made your group chat a whole lot more exciting with your very first iMessage poll. Get ready for some fun interactions and decisions made easy! 🚀📊🎉

Wrapping It Up: The Power of Polls in iMessage

And that’s a wrap on how to spice up your iMessage group chats with polls! Let’s take a moment to see why this is such a cool addition to your chatting experience.

1. Great for Planning: Planning a group hangout or need a quick opinion? Polls make it super easy. Everyone gets to have their say without the chaos of a hundred messages.
2. Vote Whenever: The best part? Your friends can vote whenever they’re free, just like how you text each other. No rush, no hassle.
3. Privacy is Key: And don’t forget, thanks to iMessage’s end-to-end encryption, all your polls and votes stay private. Just between you and your friends.

Remember, iMessage doesn’t have its own poll feature (yet!). So, you’ll need the ‘Polls for iMessage’ app. It’s free, super user-friendly, and it totally gets the job done. Download it, and you’re all set to roll out your first poll.

Now, I’m curious! Do you like joining in on opinion polls? What kind of topics get you excited to share your thoughts? Is it movie choices, dinner spots, or maybe something totally different?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear about what makes your group chats tick with these awesome polls! 🌟💬🗳️