Reminders is AWESOME when you know how to use it! (14 Tips & Tricks for iPhone)

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[@DavidS-dw1wv]

Amazing - I’ve been an iPhone user for years and am learning so much from you. Wish I’d known this stuff years ago.

[@oh-ox9sj]

imo they should combine calendar and reminders so u can add a reminder to an event cos its so weird with all the apple integration i can add an event add a note to it, it will appear on my apple watch but then i gotta add a reminder for things i have to get ready before the event in a separate app in a separate way

[@_aisolo]

welcome ios 18 lol been using the beta and it's pretty cool but idk.. sometimes i wish a reminder could be set up with a time range vs just a speciif time... even tho i know that then you can just add an event instead but sometimes it's like nahh this is a remidner but it'll take me 2 hrs to do etc etc... even using the ios 18 beta. it' super clutch having reminders and calendars together. but idk decided to test out ticktick and somehow i find it better and it links with my remidners so i can speak to siri to create remidners and it'll link to ticktick and create time ranges so it's like a good mix

[@Edwards507]

You are one of the best presenters of technology on KZbin. This video has been extremely useful to me.

[@AnthonyPerez]

Notes and reminders should have the same tag referencing I think. Tag being a phone wide thing would be a good setting

[@SydneyLevy20]

Thank you so much for this video, PHT. I remember my girlfriend getting hype when interactive widgets were launched because of Reminders. Being an Apple ecosystem user for over a decade, I never really gave Reminders a chance and didn't care to. It didn't suit my workflow. I'm extremely tech-savvy/literate, but even with the new iteration of Reminders, I was too lazy and too loyal to Todoist to give it another go. This video is the epitome of the type of content I live for on YT. Not even halfway through the video, I've decided to give Reminders another shot. I appreciate your thorough walkthroughs and can imagine it'd help those who aren't tech-savvy and/or are new to Apple. Immediately subscribed. All the best!

[@pandastick33]

Did you switch to reminder send ?

[@ElChelaila]

Did you switch to reminders at the end?

[@LamarrWilson]

This is such a good video. Thank you!

[@2freeaustin878]

Oh hi Lamarr, you make great content yourself, I love your energy!

[@thinborne]

Give me some Mario video

[@thebriefcase2.0]

Is there a way to make reminders show up in calendar? I often reference my calendar app and being able to see my reminders on my calendar would be great. I feel that this should be a feature created forever ago, but I haven’t seen it if it is.

[@striker262]

I haven’t found a way with the Apple Calendar. If you use Fantastical you can have your reminders on the calendar. In addition, I use Microsoft ToDo and it syncs with reminders and Fantastical.

[@zonkerzoe]

they don't have a way to have a calendar event linked to reminders, but if your drag and drop a reminder into your calendar you can make an event prepopulated with the info in the reminder. If you change the reminder, it wont update the calendar event, but if you are usinging it for time blocking or for a couple important reminders you want on your calendar, it works fine

[@MaiElizabeth]

Apple should make the options clearer. This app is not straight forward. Many people only use it for ‘quick’ to do list.

[@AaronFigFront]

Other competitors in the task manager spaces are only more complex. When you have all those functions, UI just cannot get that simple. Todoist and other apps all require some time to learn how to use them.

[@cassieoz1702]

Yeh, I use it for shopping/to do lists only

[@princediesel1]

People just have to learn how to,

[@cassieoz1702]

@@princediesel1 people don't HAVE TO anything. If Apple want their overpriced, under-supported product to remain a market leader, it might be helpful for them to embrace a little more transparency

[@ralphmilleriii9957]

It would take too much time and effort for Apple to go in depth when most people only utilize a tiny percent of the iPhone’s capabilities. Those who really want to learn, will.

[@marcodimario9918]

Thanks! U’re a great teacher! :)

[@MFW09]

Your video is so great sir, simple and minimal editing but focus and easy to watch ❤

[@GuyBerthiaume-ScaleModels]

🤯 When you showed how to change the display to "Horizontal View" (4:40) you caught me off guard as I was not expecting to learn anything radically new from this video. Combined with the sections and sub tasks for which up to now I had no use for and within an hour I abandoned "Trello" and converted a project I am working on (game dev) to use Reminders. Using a native app on my Mac, iPhone and iPad is much easier (and free) then using a 3rd party solution. After some quick testing it works really well as a Trello replacement (for my needs)... Thanks for the great video!

[@8FoL5rKT]

Thanks!

[@anzi_teaching]

It’s really a pleasure to watch your videos. I think I’ve never seen someone explaining the features of an app in such a calm and professional way. Keep it up!

[@mountn33r]

Great video! Compelling reasons to switch, however, the only key feature missing (or seems missing to me) is calendar blocking. Without this, its preventing me from moving from using google tasks. Is there a workaround to enable this?

[@MR-pr8tp]

Your videos are great: to the point without too much verbiage, and always show great examples. My favorite part of Reminders is setting a "location" to a list or items; and when I arrive at that location it pops up on my SmartWatch and iPhone. I buy specific items at specific stores so adding a location allows the list to pop up when I arrive at the location. Grocery shopping and marking off the list is so convenient. I even ask Siri to help but gets a lot of stares from others. And if I need a reminder at work, add the location and date and when I arrive on Monday, it pops up and am reminded. Same for medical questions: pops up on my watch so I don't forget to access the list!

[@robbinblock2725]

Please share which iPhone and IOS this is compatible with. Thanks.

[@simonjones6419]

Have to agree, I use reminders all the time for my business. Thanks for the awseome, honest content. Happy Christmas buddy.

[@MarcP5267]

I use reminders all the time too. I like that it’s simple with no bells and whistles that I don’t want. I just want something that works.

[@Marauder92V]

Excellent video! I have used reminders for years but never tapped into their full potential. Thank you for presenting the capabilities in an easy to follow format. Especially love the mail reminder feature!

[@David-tg5nz]

This was just what I needed, thanks. What about resetting reminders that are due? I have work tasks that, if not completed by the end of Friday, will only offer to remind me in an hour, later tonight, or tomorrow. If I click on in I get the extra option of 'next weekend'. Am I missing something? Can i manage it via locations or something?

[@ryanwintersmusic]

Wish they'd push Alexa integration, it's so jarring having multiple reminder apps. Great tutorial n tips as always fella👍Thanks for the wisdom

[@davidrutter2957]

Really informative, thank you! I have been thinking that I would need to pay for a third-party app to do this kind of stuff, but it looks like Reminders will do everything I need it to do and for free! I have ADHD and always find your videos really clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

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Good video👍🏻. Linking various Apple native apps or 3rd party apps on both iOS & Mac OS is a rare topic on KZbin. Please do more of such linking apps videos as & when newer OS versions release. Thank you.

[@Oharsh0928]

Is there a way to create both a grocery list and a smart list at the same time? It would be nice to receive a reminder notification when I arrived at a certain store. I don’t want to set a reminder by each item in my grocery list.

[@lw1277]

You can do that by settling up an automation in shortcuts. Proper Honest Tech has a good video on how to do automations. I am not super tech savvy and was able to do it with his video. Now my I get a notification to check my list when I go to Trader Joe’s

[@striker262]

I've been an Android user for over 10 years. Thanks in part to your excellent videos, I'm planning on upgrading to iPhone when the 16 comes out! Thank you for the informative vids.

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

One thing I haven’t been able to find or figure out yet: you know how you can press and hold on a Reminder notification to get options such as ‘remind me tomorrow’, ‘remind me in an hour’, etc? Well, if that Reminder notification has been cleared/dismissed, I’d like to know if it’s possible to access those same options within the Reminder app itself rather than the notification.

[@cmacmenow]

Top notch advice as always. Quick Q. - Memos created on Apple Watch are not showing up on iPhone? Any ideas?

[@suzanner3894]

Always excited to see your videos. Always have a tidbit that makes the iOS experience better.

[@Eximguy]

Your clear pronunciation with chirp voice along with wonderful content lures me to every new video you produce. Keep growing buddy. 👍

[@theparmsodhi]

Hi, I am using reminders from last week for my daily use. I have put reminders widget on my home screen. The problem is i can not mark my completed tasks. It is showing that task in pending for tomorrow. If i am checking in widget its not showing that either. Can you please help me.

[@VincentTheRealtor]

Great! I'd love to see more use-cases, rather than just how-to. Tags, for example, seem a little hard to understand at first without more examples. Thanks!

[@batuksri]

I don’t seem to have such features in Reminders on my ios 17.2.1 iphone 12 mini.

[@mikeusa9557]

Hi, thank you so much for the video. It’s really useful, but I have a question how you copy a contact information from the iPhone and then you paste it on the reminder included the name and the phone number??

[@Alicia652]

Very useful info in this video! I have been using Notes and Reminders but this tutorial gave me many more ways to use Reminders more effectively! Thanks so much! You always give very clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow. However, I will save this video to watch again to be able to grasp all that you shared. As a Senior adult, it takes me a few times of watching the tutorials on my iPad while doing the steps on my iphone before I get the “hang” of the Tip! Thanks again! I am glad I found your channel!❤😊

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

Cool stuff! I will (once again) give Reminders another shot. I have tried going back to Reminders from time to time over the years and I always find it lacking. He didn't mention if you can attach a photo to a reminder. Anyone know if you can?

[@likebliss]

Something you missed! You can drag reminders right into the Calendar app. It's a little limited though as it does not "link" the reminder to the event, but rather it just creates a new event. Still helpful for getting a visual of what will be happening through your day. The way I use it: 1. Write out any and all tasks throughout the day. 2. Sort tasks into Important/Urgent (Eisenhower) Matrix "Sections". 3. Drag most important tasks into Calendar for the beginning of the day (when we typically have the most energy). 4. Extend event to estimated length. 5. Do the same for fun/less important tasks for last half of the day.

[@qwe1231]

One of my most valuable smart lists is Untagged Items. I tag everything but sometimes I neglect to and they become difficult to find. But having a pinned smart list lets me see if any items slipped through without being tagged.

[@Jack908r]

This sort of thing is where the iphone really excels. The interoperability between apps. Good video. Thanks.

[@RosarioCanino]

Great tutorial! but I can't choose type list! This option does not appear and therefore I cannot produce smart lists. I have an iPhone 12 Pro with iOS 17.2. Maybe it's a bug? Thank you Rosary

[@lajawi.]

Although I'd love to use all features available, I can't, really, because I'm using a third party calender hosting service, which doens't have these features...

[@funkeys4learning261]

Brilliant! Thank you. Just going to add this video to Reminders so I can watch it again!

[@zionbrock]

Is there any way to make the columns or groups just based on priority? In other words, i'd like to make the columns "smart"

[@shawnbenn]

When I add a new list I don't have the list type option it gives me the filter option where in your iPhone you have the list type. Is it an iOS version option or an iPhone model option? I have the last iPhone SE

[@peterc2248]

Okay I have an iMac in the office and and iPhone in my pocket. I generally spend up to two hours in the morning doing admin before heading out on the road to various sites where i need to do things. On my iMac I get a shedload of emails overnight which I deal with first thing. Some of those emails say things like 'Talk to Charlie about xxx' or 'I need to knnow the height of such and such a wall'. At the moment I'm retyping that stuff into the reminders app on the iMac and its great to have the details in my pocket but I cannot seem to just drag the email straight onto Reminders app icon in the dock. What am I doing wrong?

[@SamuelGadiner]

Hi, I find your videos on the iPhone features very useful. I do have a question on the Reminders app…I do not get the ‘New Sections’ option when I hit the ellipsis at the top right. I’m on 17.4.1 on a 15 pro. Any thoughts as to why not?

[@karissa07]

I am trying to use Siri to add reminders in specific lists. Could you touch on the best way to do that?

[@ProperHonestTech]

Just mention the list when asking. For example, I have a list called "newsletter ideas". So let's say I'm out and I get an idea for the newsletter about the new iPads being released, I might say to Siri "add new iPads launch to my newsletter ideas list". Siri knows what to add, and where to add it.

[@MrCalebgrayson]

I've been doing all this in Notes..how do I transfer my ToDo's and Lists from Notes to Reminders?

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Way to simplify a perceived convoluted and otherwise useless App. At 78, you've just taught this old dog a very useful new trick. Thank you.

[@TheOnlyChifilo]

only thing i can think you missed is location based reminders when arriving or leaving specific places. I use mine when I for get things at my family and friend's houses. so next time I get there, I'm reminded to grab it

[@Jianfa88Tsai]

4:54 Apple iOS reminders app in columns view problem is require finger yoga which may be higher barrier of entry or usage efforts for some types of users. Why not learn from Craft iOS app, where user can swipe left on each “reminder block” to select it, swipe screen to navigate to desired section header, tap and hold on section header to open command menu to “drop” previously selected reminders block into section header? The dropped reminders block remains selected and user can tap and hold on the multiple blocks to rearrange the blocks in the relevant upper or lower part of order of the section.

[@7775Kevin]

Reminders is good on the phone, but the font size is so small on the mac it isn't usable. Does anyone have any fix for that?

[@antonstvo]

I think it's the first video of this kind that is ACTUALLY useful. Thanks

[@bjsoer81]

Great video. But as usual it´s not the same for all countries. This stops for me after 2:19 min. I cannot see any List types (Standard, Shopping or Smartlist). iOS 17.3.1 Denmark

[@richardo6655]

Hey great video! Do you know why Reminders doesn't show up when sharing an Apple Podcast episode. Is there a workaround?

[@Carmina87]

I tried swapping to a Samsung phone a few years ago. I couldn't find any app that could do what Reminders on iOS does (being able postpone a reminder for an hour or day, etc is my FAVORITE thing about Reminders) & what lead me to swap back to iPhone.

[@gitefermetteenfrance]

Thank you for your video(S) That are really helpful. I have a question, I don't have the option Shopping in the Add list section. My region is in France and I a having a iPhone 15. Is it the region or my iPhone why this is not available. Thank you!

[@reality_expansion_vault_grvr]

This is a great idea but I don’t have any of these features in my app!? It’s really frustrating because I want to use it like this. I can’t seem to find the fix. Do you know how to include these functions?

[@michaelwebb4500]

I am having problems with my remember this short cut. It was working but will not work now I get a warning message saying it could not find a helper app. Do you have any ideas?

[@HandleCarefully925]

I have a brand new iPhone 15 with OS 17.5.1 on it, and your Reminders doesn’t look anything like mine!! When dropping down the ellipsis menu I only have half the options you do, and when I add a new list my screen doesn’t even vaguely resemble yours! What’s up with that?

[@KaleighReed-jj6ck]

My reminders app does not have all of these features. My phone is updated and the app is updated. Any tips on how I can get the rest of the features?

[@javtimestwo]

Hey mate, great job with this video. Probably one of your strongest videos. Reminders is an app that I know exists but I do not use it enough. This video serves as a "reminder" to use the feature more and more.

[@ShafiulChowdhury]

Since you've posted this great video about the Reminders app, I have a simple question. Maybe I'm dumb, but I seriously need the answer. When I ask Siri to remind me about something at a specific time, it doesn't send me any notification to that particular time. Also, If I set a reminder for any other day, at 5AM I get a notification, but if the reminder is set for the same day after 5AM, I never get the notification. Why? And how to get the notification?

[@jimbagsh9569]

I am trying to figure out how to use Reminders and Calendar together. Any thoughts?

[@th29inchbgyellowtaxi]

Wow. Clarity, warmth, useful content. Thank you so much from Sydney, Australia. You have a great gift for teaching in this way!

[@WILLIAMPRUSAK-uh5mf]

Great at information, is there a way to COPY a month of Medical Reminders to the next month? I'd be glad to TIP you for this information.

[@midlife_minimalist]

Great video. I’ve always used Reminders but definitely learned some new things. You also do a great job presenting the material for absorption.

[@forsterdaniel]

super useful. A pity there is no share option from a folder in the iCloud Drive to reminders or a Numbers or Pages file to reminders. This is one of the last features keeping me using Things instead of Reminders. Hope this will be added in the future or is anyone knowing a workaround for this ?

[@midlife_minimalist]

I was just able to do this from iCloud Drive from my iPad. I selected a file and then chose Share option and picked Reminders and shared with myself. Haven’t tried Numbers or Pages but guessing it’s there.

[@midlife_minimalist]

Yep, just tried in Pages. Essentially the same process.

[@pedrobiskupovic473]

Do you use one or two phones, one for personal use and another one for work?

[@AllinAllout38]

Great video! Does anyone know how I can set up the reminders app in a way that the notifications for tasks with due dates stay on my Lock Screen?

[@Grat1616]

Help - set up a packing list in reminders. Unlike your video I do not see any option in the … menu to create a list. I am missing options that you have??????

[@pauls3873]

Does the PIA ensure BBC / ITV player works when overseas?

[@mrleksss]

I use an iPhone 15Pro running iOS 17.2.1 but my app doesn’t have most of these features. How do I fix this?

[@mittendad]

Great video and breakdown of all the features! I've been doing a lot in Things 3, and haven't thought of a way to mimic Quick Capture for Reminders, but I do like how Apple built in the Kanban style into lists too now if you want. Will be curious to see what their alleged AI updates bring about this summer for Reminders, Notes, Mail, etc!

[@KnTDesignsbyTeresa]

I don’t have some of these options, like adding emojis to my lists. My software is up to date with 17.2.1. Maybe these options are only for brand new iPhones?

[@adamashlock1787]

With the upgrade to OF4 being $38, think I’ll give Reminders another go. Thanks for the vid!

[@uhoku_official]

Hi! I’m wondering if there’s a way to add a linked image or a QR code to an Apple Mail signature and adjust its size. Right now my QR code image 4 times too big, even if I change its size. I contacted Apple support and even a senior advisor didn’t know how. Hoping someone can help! Thanks!

[@RobinBrody-wc6xz]

How do you share a link from outlook app on a mac to reminders?

[@oastie3]

A caveat about linking emails to reminders. If you later move the email to another box, the reminder establishes a link to the next nearest one, which could present a problem, if you weren’t to notice. Best move the email, before establishing the link.

[@KyleBevis-u7j]

This channel is basically a public service. Thank you.

[@Mjmcaw]

Hi, everywhere I look on line I see iPadOS 17.2.1 is available, but all I get is that my ipad is upto date iPadOS 17.2 I’ve checked with Apple support they say there is no 17.2.1 update for the iPad….. any ideas…..

[@TinyLearningSchool]

You cannot select two filters of the same type which I usually need to use. This should be considered for the new upgrades.

[@chridamoo]

Oh! I found columns unhelpful on my small screen - so glad to see I can just have sections underneath the each other. Thanks!

[@adytpratama5692]

Nice video! I’ll try the app today and make it my daily. So wish me luck! So far, your channel has been the most informative from any of others

[@r.a.monigold9789]

BTW - any tips on reminding me to return my Audio Books to the library so I don't incur a fine? I'm 78 and no longer drive so returning ALL my Audio Books in a group will saves me hours of walking. Also, I recently discovered why we in the Colonies have yet to switch to the Metric System - We haven't figured out Metric Time as yet. (please be laughing by now).

[@54john2]

I have a question,sometimes when someone texts me the notifications sound don’t go off no all the time just some times. I have the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I checked everything I can think of with no answer. Maybe you can answer this and tell me what the problem is. Thanks you..

[@joeallison2779]

Is it possible that you could use dark mode so the text would be easier to see? The white background makes reading the text nearly impossible on KZbin.

[@aaaaaa-qc9ot]

Great video! Two questions: I "love" Reminders, but I find it completely useless for deadlines due to the lack of integration with the Calendar. 1) Do you have an idea of why Apple made this cumbersome decision? 2) Do you do know a way to integrate Reminders (with a date) with the Calendar?

[@athalean]

Fantastical is a third party app that lets you see your reminders in the Calendar.

[@manojjogiya4736]

I tried but could not figure it out. I have set a time for a task, say at 10 a.m. Probably, I may not be able to start the task by 10 am.. say I complete the task by 1 p.m. When I check “ done,” instead of the completion time, it shows the actual starting time of the task. How to solve this?

[@peopleovertech]

Incredible! I already use reminders to get things out of my head, these new ideas are amazing!

[@chrislonghurst]

The interactive reminders widget is a liability. They need to give us the option to make it not interactive. I’ve lost so many reminders because of a misplaced tap on the widget that now counts as completing a task and removing it from the view. I’ve actually stopped using the widget altogether now because of this. 😢

[@gabzy8601]

YES!!!! That’s what I’m saying lol

[@patmalone4262]

I am genuinely surprised at how much more one of my already favorite apps can do. Thanks!

[@italiangspot]

Some 3rd party apps use the reminders database. Like Remind me faster. Anyone know of an application that also uses reminders application but has a better widget experience than default reminders application? Would love reminders to scroll or show more of them.

[@roeiboot]

I’ve had a ? for a while; I use a shopping list; when I purchased an item I tap the circle as completed. Can I clear this using Siri? To prevent having multiple of the same items? Does that make sense ;-} Great video btw.

[@JoseMolina-wm4mt]

Is there a way to get alerts about a reminder

[@unclenolly3207]

I have learnt so much about my iPhone/iPad/Mac from you. Thank you so much. The capabilities of them all is amazing. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@MarteKanutteAlmasJohansen]

Can not get the reminders to remind me of SMS I need to answer. Either it only text "Reply" in reminders with no link, or it shows my other reminders. .. Any suggestions?

[@SharingTravelMoments]

For the method of drag and drop from email to reminders - how do prevent when touching and holding the message from it acting like a click and it going into to message and therefore stopping from holding it and dragging it ? Thanks

[@jasonhagan8268]

I may have missed it but how do you add a reminder regarding an email that adds it to a List without using Siri? Thank you!

[@jasonhagan8268]

Forgive me - I should have watched the entire video first!! Thank you!

[@JosephHoolihanRealEstate]

Saving this video in my reminders! Appreciate you!

[@birthing4blokes46]

i want to use notes and reminders as a sole trader project management system, I have notes for projects, and I generate tasks in each project, I want to have a daily to do list in reminders, can you suggest away that I can list the project note to the daily reminders? i do think what you said about sri is part of the answer thanky ou \