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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.

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.)

Step 3 of 9

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

Step 4 of 9

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.

Step 6 of 9

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

Step 7 of 9

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.

Step 9 of 9

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

San Francisco East Bay

josephpemberton.com/

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

Anabel Alvarez last year

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

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

Joe Pemberton (author) last year

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

Anabel Alvarez last year

I learned something new! I love it!

Hylari P last year

This is wonderful! Thank you!

Chancy Montera last year

Wow! How cool is that!?!

Ugly Betty last year

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