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How to get started with Reminders on iPhone

The Reminders app helps you remember anything you need to track. You can set reminders, make grocery lists, create checklists for projects, and organize tasks in to-do lists.

You can simply type, dictate, or ask Siri whenever you need to remember something. A grocery list automatically sorts items into categories, and you can invite people to collaborate on a list. You can also convert a regular list into a grocery list.

The Reminders app, showing a new task being added to the Reminders list.

Set a reminder

Whenever you need to remember something, type it, dictate it, or ask Siri.

The Reminders app, showing a grocery list with items in categories such as Produce and Seafood.

Create a grocery list

Make your shopping easier with a grocery list that automatically sorts items into categories. To convert a regular list into a grocery list, tap the More button, tap Show List Info, tap List Type, then choose Groceries.

The Reminders app, showing a grocery list with options for sharing at the bottom.

Collaborate on a list

To invite people to work on a list, tap the Share button, then choose a sharing option.

The Reminders app, showing multiple lists and the Tag Browser at the bottom.

Organize your reminders

Along with tags for categorizing, you can create new lists to suit your needs and manage your reminders with Smart Lists. Note: Using updated reminders in iCloud gives you all Reminders features described in this guide, but some features aren’t available with other accounts.