Set a Reminder on an iPhone

Be reminded about important events at a set time or when you arrive at or leave a location by your iPhone.

Steps

Creating a New Reminder

  1. Open the Reminders app. Tap the Reminders icon on your iPhone’s Home screen to launch the Reminders app.
  2. Open the Reminders list. If you have another list already open, tap the list stack at the bottom of the screen. Select the "Reminders" list, or tap "New List" at the top.
  3. Tap an empty line to create a reminder. Type the event or action you want to be reminded about using the software keyboard.
  4. Open the reminder settings. Tap the ⓘ on the right side of the reminder entry. This will allow you to adjust the reminder settings.

Setting the Reminder Time

  1. Slide the switch next to Remind Me On a Day to On.
  2. Tap the time and date that appear.
  3. Use the wheels that appear to set when you want to be reminded.

Setting the Reminder Location

  1. Slide the switch next to Remind Me At a Location to On.
  2. Tap the location that appears below.
  3. Set a location. Select your current location or type one into the Search bar. Select "When I arrive" or "When I leave" to determine when you will be notified. Return to the reminder settings by tapping the "Details" button in the upper-right corner.
  4. Save the reminder. Tap the Done button to set your reminder.



Tips

  • By tapping Show More, you can also set the priority of a reminder, add it to a different list of reminders or add notes to it.
  • You can set reminders for specific times to repeat by tapping the Repeat option when creating a reminder.

Warnings

  • If you have set a reminder to alert you when you arrive at or a leave an address, make sure you have Location Services turned on.

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