How to Create Location-Based Reminders (Without Siri)

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How to Create Location-Based Reminders (Without Siri)

Gregory Sargent

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Launch the Reminders app.

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Tap the + button to create a reminder.

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Type out a short phrase and tap Done.

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Now a drill-down menu becomes available. Tap on the newly created reminder to continue.

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To edit the location based settings tap Never.

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Slide the At a Location slider to On.

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Once you do this several new options appear. Your address should automatically populate in the Current Location field, but you can edit to any address.

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So far it's pretty cool, but basic. Tap Show More...

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Several additional options if you are really OCD😝

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Tap Done and your reminder is set!

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I hope this guide was helpful! Check out my other iOS & Mac guides here on Snapguide or on my website www.gksargent.com. Connect with me on FB & Twitter to submit an idea for future guides.

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Gregory Sargent

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Hi, I'm Greg! I am a full time CIS student, Web Developer, Photographer and social media marketing guru.

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Wow, never knew I could do this. Thanks! I'm always traveling like crazy for work, so this will help me and my addled forgetful brain.

Mike Johnson 10 months ago

That is pretty slick. Thanks for sharing. I didnt know this was possible. you are a super genius

Matt Kempton 10 months ago

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You are very welcome!

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

Thanx heps mate, will giv it a try

Mike Harris 10 months ago

It looks like edit to any address is only in ios 6, so if the address you need is not available, one workaround would be to create a contact just for use with reminders. I know that's not ideal, but it may work.

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

Im having trouble editing the address bit?? Its only letting me put an adress from my contacts?? Any help?

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