Setting reminders on your iPhone with an alarm is a convenient way to stay on top of tasks and appointments. Whether you need to remember to take medication, pay a bill, or attend a meeting, the Reminder app and the Clock app on your iPhone offer a range of options to customize and schedule reminders that will alert you with a sound.
The Reminder app is integrated with Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, which allows you to create and manage reminders using voice commands. You can create a reminder by saying “Hey Siri, remind me to call Mom at 5 pm” or “Hey Siri, create a reminder to pick up milk on the way home.” Siri will automatically add the reminder to your list, and you can set a time and date for the alarm to sound.
The Clock app on your iPhone also offers an alarm feature that you can use to set reminders. To create a reminder with an alarm, open the Clock app and tap on the “Alarm” tab. Tap on the “+” button to create a new alarm, and then set the time and date for the reminder. You can also customize the sound of the alarm, the label of the reminder, and whether you want it to repeat on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Enabling the Reminders App
The Reminders app is a convenient tool that allows you to keep track of tasks, appointments, and other important events on your iPhone. To enable the Reminders app, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
To open the Settings app, tap on the gray gear icon on your iPhone’s home screen. Scroll down the list of settings options and tap on “Reminders.” On the Reminders settings page, you can toggle the “Enable Reminders” switch to “On.”
2. Customize the Reminders app settings.
Once the Reminders app is enabled, you can customize its settings to meet your preferences. You can choose the default list for new reminders, set a time and date for reminders to become overdue, and choose how reminders are displayed on your iPhone. To customize the Reminders app settings, tap on the “Lists” option on the Reminders settings page.
3. Create a new list.
To create a new list, tap on the “New List” button at the bottom of the Lists page. Give your new list a name and choose the color you want it to be displayed in. You can also choose whether you want the list to be shared with other iCloud users. Once you have created a new list, you can start adding reminders to it.
4. Add a reminder.
To add a reminder, tap on the “New Reminder” button at the bottom of the Reminders app. You can then enter the text of the reminder, set a time and date for it to be due, and choose which list you want it to be added to. You can also add notes and attachments to your reminders.
Creating a New Reminder
To set a reminder on iPhone with an alarm, follow these steps:
- Open the Reminders app.
- Tap the “+” button in the upper-right hand corner.
- Enter a name for the reminder.
- Set the date and time for the reminder. If you want to set an alarm for the reminder, tap the “Alarm” button and set the time you want the alarm to go off.
- Add any additional notes or details to the reminder.
- Tap the “Save” button.
Setting the Alarm
After you’ve created a reminder, you can set an alarm for it by following these steps:
- Open the reminder you want to set an alarm for.
- Tap the “Edit” button.
- Tap the “Alarm” button.
- Set the time you want the alarm to go off.
- Tap the “Save” button.
The alarm will go off at the time you set it, even if your iPhone is locked. You can also set multiple alarms for the same reminder.
| Setting | Description |
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| Alarm | Set an alarm to remind you of the task. |
| Repeat | Set the reminder to repeat daily, weekly, or monthly. |
| Priority | Set the priority of the reminder as High, Medium, or Low. |
| Notes | Add additional notes or details to the reminder. |Setting a Time and Date
To set a time and date for your reminder, follow these steps:
- Tap on the “Time” field.
- Use the scroll wheel to set the time.
- Tap on the “Date” field.
- Use the calendar to select the date.
Additional Options
In addition to setting a time and date, you can also customize your reminder with the following options:
- Repeat: Choose how often you want the reminder to repeat (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly).
- Priority: Set the priority of the reminder (low, medium, or high).
- Notes: Add any additional notes or details to the reminder.
You can also change the sound of the reminder by tapping on the “Sound” field. A list of available sounds will be displayed. Select the sound you want to use and tap on “Done”.
Option Description Time The time at which the reminder will occur. Date The date on which the reminder will occur. Repeat How often the reminder will repeat. Priority The importance of the reminder. Notes Any additional information about the reminder. Sound The sound that will play when the reminder occurs. Adding a Title and Notes
When creating a reminder on your iPhone with an alarm, you can add a title and notes to provide additional context and information.
Title:
- Tap the "Title" field at the top of the reminder.
- Enter a brief but informative description of the reminder, such as "Dentist Appointment" or "Groceries to Buy."
Notes:
- Tap the "Notes" field below the title.
- Provide additional details or instructions related to the reminder, such as the address of the appointment or a list of groceries to purchase.
Customizing Alarm Settings:
- Alarm Time: Tap the "Time" field and choose the time you want the alarm to sound.
- Repeat: Select a repeat interval, such as "Daily," "Weekly," or "Monthly," to have the reminder repeat on a regular basis.
- Sound: Choose a sound to play when the alarm triggers.
- Snooze: Enable the snooze option if you want the alarm to temporarily pause and then sound again after a set interval.
You can customize the alarm settings to ensure that the reminder is both timely and appropriate. For example, if you have a reminder for a doctor’s appointment, you might set the alarm to sound 15 minutes before the appointment time.
Setting Description Alarm Time When the alarm should sound Repeat How often the reminder should repeat Sound The sound that will play when the alarm triggers Snooze Whether the alarm should temporarily pause and then sound again Assigning a Priority Level
To set a priority level for your reminder, follow these steps:
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Tap the "Remind Me" button when creating a reminder. This button is located under the "Details" section.
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Select the "Priority" option. This option will be located in the menu that appears.
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Choose a priority level from the list. The available options are:
Priority Level Definition None No specific priority Low Low priority Medium Medium priority High High priority Urgent Urgent priority -
Tap the "Done" button. This will save your changes.
The priority level you assign to a reminder will affect how it is displayed in the Reminders app. High-priority reminders will be displayed in a more prominent way, while low-priority reminders will be less noticeable. You can also use the priority level to filter your reminders, so that you can easily see all of your high-priority reminders at a glance.
Choosing a Sound and Haptic
Personalize your reminder with a distinct sound or haptic pattern. To customize your choices:
- In the Reminders app, tap the reminder you want to edit.
- Tap the “Sound” or “Haptic” field.
- Scroll through the list of available options and tap your preferred choice.
Sound Options
Various sound options are available, ranging from chimes and beeps to classical melodies. The selected sound will play when your reminder goes off.
Haptic Options
Haptics provide a tactile feedback to enhance the reminder experience. Choose from different patterns like taps, vibrations, or a combination of both. The haptic feedback will accompany the sound or be used as a silent alert.
Table of Haptic Patterns
Haptic Pattern Description Default A single vibration Heartbeat A series of gentle vibrations, simulating a heartbeat S.O.S. Three short vibrations, three long vibrations, three short vibrations Custom Create your own custom vibration pattern by tapping on the “Create New” option Enabling Recurring Reminders
Recurring reminders are a convenient way to stay on top of tasks that need to be repeated regularly. To create a recurring reminder on your iPhone with an alarm, follow these steps:
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
- Create a new reminder or tap on an existing reminder you want to edit.
- Tap on the “Remind me” field and choose “Custom.” You can also tap on the “Time” field and set the time you want the reminder to go off at.
- Tap on the “Repeat” option. You can choose to repeat the reminder daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.
- If you want to set a custom repeat schedule, tap on the “Custom” option and select the days and times you want the reminder to repeat.
- Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.
- You can now set an alarm for your recurring reminder by tapping on the “Alarm” button and selecting the time you want the alarm to sound.
Here are some additional tips for setting recurring reminders with alarms:
- You can create multiple recurring reminders for the same task.
- You can set different alarms for different recurring reminders.
- You can change the repeat schedule or alarm time for a recurring reminder at any time.
- Recurring reminders will continue to repeat until you complete them or delete them.
Using Siri to Set Reminders
To set a reminder using Siri, follow these steps:
- Activate Siri by pressing and holding the side button (on iPhone X and later) or the Home button (on iPhone 8 and earlier).
- Say "Remind me to…" followed by the task you want to be reminded of.
- Specify when you want to be reminded. You can use specific times, such as "at 3 pm" or "tomorrow at 10 am," or relative times, such as "in 30 minutes" or "next Tuesday."
- Siri will confirm the reminder details and ask if you want to add any additional information, such as location or notes.
- Once you’re satisfied with the reminder details, tap "Done" or say "Yes."
Customizing Reminder Settings with Siri
You can further customize your reminders using Siri by providing additional details:
- Location-based Reminders: Say "Remind me to get milk when I’m at the grocery store."
- Note Attachments: Add notes to your reminders by saying "Remind me to call Mom and tell her I love her."
- Recurrence: Set recurring reminders by saying "Remind me to take my vitamins every day at 9 am."
- Multiple Reminders for a Single Task: Create multiple reminders for the same task by saying "Remind me to finish the project report on Monday and Tuesday."
Managing Reminder Lists
Create a New List
Tap “+” in the Reminders app and select “New List”. Name your list and tap “Done”.
Edit a List
Tap on a list name to edit its title, color, or icon. To delete a list, swipe left on it and tap “Delete”.
Reorder Lists
Long-press on a list name and drag it to rearrange its position in the sidebar.
Share a List
Tap on a list name and select “Share List”. Invite others to collaborate by entering their email addresses or sending them a link.
Move Reminders Between Lists
Tap and hold on a reminder, then drag it to the desired list in the sidebar.
Merge Lists
Select “Edit” from the sidebar menu and tap “Merge Lists”. Choose the lists you want to merge and tap “Merge”.
Set Default List
Tap “Settings” in the Reminders app and select “Default List”. Choose the list you want to be the default for new reminders.
Limit Reminders in a List
To limit the number of reminders in a list, tap “Edit” from the sidebar menu and select “Set Limit”. Specify the maximum number of reminders you want to allow.
Hide Completed Reminders
Tap “Edit” from the sidebar menu and select “Hide Completed”. Completed reminders will be hidden from the list but can still be accessed by tapping “Show Completed”.
List Type Description Planned Reminders with a specific date and time Scheduled Reminders with a due date but no specific time Flagged Important reminders that can be accessed quickly All A combined view of all reminders, regardless of list Customizing Reminder Settings
Once you’ve created a reminder, you can customize its settings to suit your needs. Here’s how:
Priority
Set the priority of the reminder as Low, Medium, or High. High-priority reminders will appear more prominently in your reminder list and on your lock screen.
Start Date and Time
Set the date and time when the reminder should start. You can choose a specific day and time or select “Today,” “Tomorrow,” or “Next Week.” Reminders with a start date in the past will appear as overdue.
End Date and Time
Set the date and time when the reminder should end. This is useful if you want the reminder to disappear after a certain period of time.
Repeat
Choose how often the reminder should repeat. Options include Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, or Custom.
Location
Set the location where the reminder should trigger. When you enter the specified area, you’ll receive a notification.
Alert
Choose the type of alert you want to receive for the reminder. Options include Sound, Haptic, and Both.
Sound
Select the sound that will play when the reminder triggers. You can choose from a variety of built-in sounds or create your own custom sound.
Haptic
Choose the haptic feedback that will occur when the reminder triggers. Options include Default, Light, Medium, and Heavy.
Notes
Add any additional notes or details to the reminder. These notes will be displayed below the reminder text.
List
Create a list of items related to the reminder. This is useful for keeping track of tasks or appointments.
Table
Create a table to organize and display information related to the reminder.
Start Date End Date Location 2023-03-08 2023-03-10 Home These settings allow you to personalize your reminders and ensure that you receive them in the way that best suits your preferences.
How to Set a Reminder on iPhone with Alarm
Reminders on iPhone with alarms are a convenient way to stay organized and on top of important tasks. Here’s how to create a reminder with an alarm on your iPhone:
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
- Tap the + button at the top right corner.
- Enter your reminder text in the Title field.
- Tap the Remind me on a day option.
- Select the date and time you want to be reminded.
- Tap the Date field to select a specific day.
- Tap the Time field to select a specific time.
- Toggle the Alarm switch to On.
- Tap Done to save the reminder.
Your reminder will now appear in the Reminders app with an alarm set for the specified day and time. When the alarm goes off, you can tap **Mark as Done** to dismiss the reminder or **Snooze** to postpone it.
People Also Ask
How do I turn off the alarm on a reminder?
To turn off the alarm on a reminder, tap the reminder in the Reminders app. Then, toggle the **Alarm** switch to *Off*.
Can I set multiple alarms for the same reminder?
No, you can only set one alarm per reminder.
How do I change the sound of the reminder alarm?
To change the sound of the reminder alarm, go to **Settings** > **Sounds & Haptics** > **Reminder Alerts**. You can then select a new sound from the list of options.
