Add items to a list in Reminders on iPad

In the Reminders app , you can easily make to-do lists for things like grocery shopping, tasks around the house, and projects at work. When you add an item to a list, you can attach images; set flags; get alerts based on time, date, and location; and more.

A Reminders screen showing reminder lists on the left side, and a to-do list on the right side. The New Reminder button is at the bottom center.

Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use upgraded reminders. Some features aren’t available when using other accounts.

Start a new list

Tap Add List, then choose an account (if you have more than one account).
Enter a name, then choose a color and symbol for the list.

Add an item to a list

Choose a list, tap New Reminder, then enter text.
To enter additional information, tap Add Note.

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Set when and where to be reminded

You can be reminded on a certain date, at a specific time or location, or when you’re texting someone in Messages.

Schedule a date and time: Tap .
Add a location: Tap , then choose where you want to be reminded—for example, when you arrive home or get into a car with a Bluetooth connection to your iPad.
Note: To receive location-based reminders, you must allow Reminders to use your precise location. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Turn on Location Services, tap Reminders, choose While Using the App, then turn on Precise Location.
Get a reminder in Messages: Tap , turn on When Messaging, then choose someone from your contacts list. The reminder appears the next time you chat with that person in Messages.