{"id":188168,"date":"2022-04-08T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T08:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=188168"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:49:36","slug":"how-to-use-apple-reminders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-use-apple-reminders\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Apple Reminders in 5 easy steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apple Reminders is an app that does exactly what its name suggests: It reminds you<\/strong> of what you have to accomplish in your busy day or week, whether it\u2019s buying groceries, calling business contacts, going to a meeting or a hair appointment, or even walking your dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It makes it easy for you to have all the information you need about what you have to do and when you\u2019re supposed to do it, in the palm of your hands. You can use the app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, at home, or in your office on a Mac or laptop. It\u2019s even possible to use it on a Windows PC if you\u2019re using a phone and computer with different operating systems. Here’s a quick guide on how to use Apple Reminders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set an Apple Reminder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have it already, it\u2019s a good idea to set up iCloud <\/strong>before you start using Reminders. It will enable you to keep all your reminders synced and updated on all your devices. That means you\u2019ll be able to see any reminders you set up on one device on all others signed in to your Apple ID<\/strong> when you open iCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Set up a new reminder<\/h2>\"How

    Open the Apple Reminders app and tap <\/span>+New Reminder<\/b>. Then type what you want to remind yourself to do on any given day and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Add a location<\/h2>\"How

    If you want to be reminded to do something based on where you are, tap the Location button and choose one of the options provided. For instance, if you want to be reminded to turn on the coffee machine when you get home for your wife. You will only get location-based notifications if you have Location Services turned on.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Set a date for your reminder<\/h2>\"How

    The Date and Time button will allow you to arrange a reminder for a specific day and time. You can select Today, Tomorrow, This Weekend, or set up your own reminder for a day and time, like Tuesday, April 5 at 10 am. You could make it a reminder for meeting someone or having a haircut, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Add subtasks to Apple Reminders<\/h2>\"How

    You can add subtasks if you want more details in your reminder. One way to indicate that they\u2019re subtasks is to place them below a reminder and indent them. You can do this by choosing Edit > Indent Reminders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  5. Add an attachment<\/h2>\"How

    You could add a picture of the place you want to be reminded to go to, or the person you want to be reminded to meet there and\/or a document you want to show them. You\u2019ll see them when you get your alert for the reminder, and be fully prepared for your meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>