​Top 8 Apple Reminders Tips and Tricks to Use It like a Pro

Since its introduction on iOS, Apple has hardly paid attention to the application of default reminders. The application has received incremental updates with each iOS version. Meanwhile, its rival call apps have gained a lot of lead with faster updates and more features.

The scenario took a complete turn this year. With the debut of iOS 13, Apple has delivered an all-new app of reminders with a new coat of paint and new features such as Siri integration, location-based reminders, and more.

Now, the Apple Reminders app is up there with established third-party alternatives. It enjoys a tight integration between Apple services to get things done.

In this article, we will talk about the eight best tips and tricks Apple Reminders for use as a pro. At the end of the list, I am sure you will find yourself more productive with the Apple Reminders app.

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Caution: As expected, the App Reminders is only available on iOS and Mac. So, if you plan to use Android or Windows in the future, look for its multiplatform alternatives.

3. Get reminders during the chat

This one is super useful. Suppose you want to be reminded of a certain task during a conversation with a particular person. You can configure it in the Reminders app. Here's what you have to do.

Add a task, press the "i" button and scroll down to remind me of the mail section and select the person in the contact list.

Next time, when you open the Messages application to compose a chat with this person, the Reminders application will inform you of the task you need to share with it.

I hope Apple opens the API to support third-party mail applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger and Telegram.

4. Use Siri to add reminders

It's simple. You can simply ask Siri to define tasks and reminders for you.

You can say, "Hey siri, remind me to finish the GuidingTech post at 10 pm on Tuesday."

Siri is also smart enough to understand recurring tasks via voice. For example, you can say "Hey Siri, remind me to watch the new episode of Silicon Valley every Monday," and he will set the weekly reminder for that.

5. Add Outlook Tasks to Apple Recalls

If you use Outlook Email for Windows and Mac, this can be helpful.

On iPhone, when you add an Outlook account in the default email application, it also appears in Settings> Password and Account> Outlook.

From there, you can activate Outlook reminders and all Outlook tasks will appear in the Apple Reminders application.

You can add new tasks, create lists, and they will appear directly in Outlook and in the Microsoft To-Do application.

6. Change the default location of the reminder

By default, all reminders are saved in iCloud> My Days List. However, you can change the account and the default list.

Go to Settings> Reminders> Default List and select the account and list from the menu.

After that, all your default and voice reminders will arrive in the selected list.

7. Use Siri shortcuts

Siri shortcuts are a good way to perform some tasks via voice commands.

Apple offers different varieties of built-in shortcuts for default applications so you do not have to worry about complicated shortcut conditions to make it work.

I've set up Siri to open the My Day list when I ask him to open my day. Here's how to configure it.

Open Shortcuts> Gallery> Shortcuts for your applications and scroll to Reminders and press the '+' button for the Add to my day list. Now, on the next screen, set the phrase you want to tell Siri to run the shortcut.

8. Share the list

With Apple Reminders, users can share the entire list with family, friends or members of the team to get things done.

Open the list, tap the three-dot menu, select add person, and generate an iCloud link. Use the preferred platform to send the share link.

Unfortunately, there is no way to send the task list with simple words. The application sends only the invitation link and the person receiving must be on the Apple Reminders application to see the tasks.

Complete tasks with style

With iOS 13, the application Reminders by default has come a long way. He is mature enough and powerful enough to face his rivals. With the help of the tips and tricks above, you can use the application to its full potential.

Next step: Google Tasks is also a powerful offering from the search giant. Read the post below to find the perfect alternatives for this.