How to Add Reminders to Your iPhone Home Screen

Add the iPhone Reminders App to Your Home Screen for Quick Access

The iPhone's Reminders app is extremely handy for managing tasks and appointments, but it can be time-consuming to open the app every time.

However, by adding Reminders to your home screen, you can quickly check off and complete tasks right from the home screen!

This article details how to add the iPhone Reminders app to your home screen. This allows you to quickly check and add reminders from your home screen, so give it a try.

The method of adding it is different for iOS 17 and 18, so see which one is appropriate for your version!

【For iOS17】How to Add Reminders

1. Long-press on the iPhone's home screen until the apps wiggle.
2. Tap the '+' button.

3. Type 'Reminders' in the search bar.
4. Tap ‘Reminders.’

5. Choose the size of widget from three options.
6. Tap 'Add Widget.'

7. You can select what content of Reminders to display. Tap the added widget.
8. Tap 'List' to change the list showed on the home screen.

9. Select the reminder list you want to show on the home screen.
10. Tap any empty space to return to the home screen.

11. Done!

【For iOS18】How to Add Reminders

1. Hold down the Home screen.
2. Tap "Edit" in the upper left corner.

3. Tap "Add Widget".
4. Search for "Reminders" in the search box.

5. Select the size of the widget.
6. Tap "Add Widget" at the bottom.

7. Tap the Widgets that you added.
8. Tap the text in blue.

9. Choose the list that you want to display.
10. Tap the outside of the POP.

11. Tap “Done” in the upper right corner.
12. Done!

Utilizing Reminders Added to the Home Screen

Complete Tasks Right from the Widget

The home screen widget displays upcoming tasks. You can see unfinished tasks at a glance and tap to complete them.

Quickly Add Tasks!

Using the widget, tapping it from the home screen immediately opens Reminders, allowing you to quickly add tasks.

Adding a task is as simple as tapping the '+ New' at the bottom left and entering the task details.

For more on adding tasks to Reminders, please see this article by another company.

How to Set Up Reminders with Your Favorite Images on the Home Screen

Using the app 'WidgetClub', you can customize Reminders and also use various other widgets like weather and clocks!

WidgetClub offers not only widgets but also stylish home screen wallpapers and icon images. If you want to customize your smartphone, check out the WidgetClub app!

If you want to perfectly customize your home screen, also check out this article!

Summary

This guide introduced how to add the iPhone's Reminders app to your home screen. Using widgets and shortcuts, you can quickly access Reminders.

Being able to add and check tasks directly from the home screen makes task management more efficient. Don't miss out on important appointments—try adding the Reminders app to your home screen.

Utilize Reminders effectively to manage both work and personal life more comfortably!

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