How to Send a Message with Confetti on iPhone 13 (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Want to make your iMessages more fun and lively? The iPhone 13 allows you to send messages with full-screen effects, including confetti, balloons, fireworks, and more. This is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just brightening someone’s day.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to send a message with confetti on your iPhone 13, plus tips to customize your iMessage experience.

Why Confetti Messages Are So Fun

Apple introduced iMessage effects to enhance messaging beyond text and emojis. Confetti messages:

  • Add a visual celebration to your texts.

  • Work seamlessly in one-on-one chats and group messages.

  • Make special occasions like birthdays, promotions, or achievements more festive.

Step 1: Open the Messages App

  1. Unlock your iPhone 13.

  2. Tap the Messages app from your home screen.

  3. Open an existing conversation or create a new message by tapping the pencil icon in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Type Your Message

  • Type any text you want to send.

  • Confetti effects work with any message, so it doesn’t have to be special words.

  • Emojis are optional but can make the message more colorful.

Step 3: Access Message Effects

  1. Instead of tapping the send button normally, press and hold the blue upward arrow (the send button).

  2. This opens the Send with effect screen.

Step 4: Select the Confetti Effect

  • Under the Screen tab (at the top), swipe through the options.

  • Find Confetti—it usually shows animated confetti falling from the top of the screen.

  • Tap the blue send button to send your message with the effect.

Your recipient will see the confetti animation fill their screen when they open the message.

Step 5: Optional – Use Bubble Effects

You can also combine bubble effects with your confetti:

  • After pressing and holding the send button, select Bubble instead of Screen.

  • Effects like Slam, Loud, Gentle, or Invisible Ink can enhance the message along with confetti for a unique presentation.

Tips for Sending Confetti Messages on iPhone 13

  1. Ensure iMessage is On

    • Go to Settings → Messages → iMessage.

    • Confetti effects only work on iMessages, not standard SMS texts.

  2. Recipient Must Use iPhone or iPad

    • Full-screen effects like confetti are only visible to Apple devices. Android users will just see a regular message.

  3. Use in Celebration Messages

    • Great for birthdays, graduations, promotions, anniversaries, or good news.

  4. Experiment with Other Effects

    • Besides confetti, try balloons, fireworks, lasers, or shooting stars for different moods.

Troubleshooting Confetti Messages

  • Screen Effects Not Working?

    • Go to Settings → Accessibility → Motion → Reduce Motion and make sure it is turned off. Reducing motion may prevent full-screen effects from showing.

  • Message Sent as Green Bubble

    • Green bubbles indicate SMS, which does not support iMessage effects. Make sure both devices have iMessage enabled and internet access.

Conclusion

Sending messages with confetti on iPhone 13 is simple and fun. By holding the send button and choosing Screen → Confetti, you can add a festive touch to your conversations. Combine it with emojis and bubble effects to make your messages even more exciting.

Celebrations are better when they literally fall from the top of the screen!

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