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The Reminders app is very powerful but has some limits. This Guide is a workaround — allowing you to create a reminder at any location.

by Joe Pemberton
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Step 1 of 9
First, locate the store (or area) in Maps. Then tap the blue arrow (>) to pull up the location details.

First, locate the store (or area) in Maps. Then tap the blue arrow (>) to pull up the location details.

Step 2 of 9
Tap "Add to Contacts".   (Seems odd to add a location as a contact just for a reminder, but that's the only way to do this on iPhone.)

Tap "Add to Contacts". (Seems odd to add a location as a contact just for a reminder, but that's the only way to do this on iPhone.)

Step 3 of 9
Tap "Done" — the Address Book on iPhone will be populated automatically.

Tap "Done" — the Address Book on iPhone will be populated automatically.

Step 4 of 9
Now, open the Reminders app and tap add (+).

Now, open the Reminders app and tap add (+).

Step 5 of 9
Write a phrase that you want to appear in an alert when you arrive at the place. Be creative, you're talking to your future self.

Write a phrase that you want to appear in an alert when you arrive at the place. Be creative, you're talking to your future self.

Step 6 of 9
Tap "Show More" to use location as an input for your reminder.

Tap "Show More" to use location as an input for your reminder.

Step 7 of 9
Turn on "At a location"

Turn on "At a location"

Step 8 of 9
The default will be set to your current location. Now just select the address from your Contacts.

The default will be set to your current location. Now just select the address from your Contacts.

Step 9 of 9
When you arrive at the remembered location you'll get a note from your past self.  Thank you past self!

When you arrive at the remembered location you'll get a note from your past self. Thank you past self!

You're Done!
Start over

This guide was made by:
Joe Pemberton
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Anabel Alvarez

I found the what how do it and I love thank you!!

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Anabel Alvarez

Yes , i did. But I don't see reminder location option. Please make a tutorial how turn on. Cuz I really need this to work. I always forget my coupons.

Anabel Alvarez last year

Joe Pemberton

Have you checked to see if "location services" are on? It's an option in Settings.

Joe Pemberton (author) last year

Anabel Alvarez

I don't have the location option in my reminder.

Anabel Alvarez last year

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I learned something new! I love it!

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Chancy Montera

This is wonderful! Thank you!

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Wow! How cool is that!?!

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