To set a reminder on your iPhone, follow these steps using the built-in Reminders app:
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
- Tap the + New Reminder button (usually at the bottom or top of the screen).
- Type the description or title of your reminder.
- To set a due date and time, tap the i icon next to the reminder.
- Enable Remind me on a day , then tap Date and Time to choose when you want to be reminded.
- Optionally, you can add a location-based alert by enabling Remind me at a location and selecting a place.
- Tap Done to save the reminder.
Your iPhone will notify you at the specified time or location
. Additional tips:
- You can create subtasks, add attachments, and organize reminders with tags in the Reminders app
- To have reminders synced across your Apple devices, ensure iCloud Reminders is enabled in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Reminders
- You can also ask Siri to set a reminder by saying something like, "Hey Siri, remind me to call mom tomorrow at 9 AM"
- To make sure reminders show notifications, check Settings > Notifications > Reminders and enable alerts there
This method covers setting simple time- or location-based reminders and ensures you get notified as needed.
