Along with the other changes Reminders received with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina, there'due south a useful new way to get a nudge virtually a reminder you've set when using the Messages app. Follow along for how to use the "Remind when messaging" feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Reminders got a large redesign with the latest software for iPhone, iPad, and Mac including the option to make subtasks and sublists, 72 options for list icons and colors, a new UI, and more than.

Some other subtle yet handy feature is to fix a reminder to trigger when you text someone in the Messages app.

How to apply the 'Remind when messaging' feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  1. Open up Reminders and add together a new reminder or tap an existing ane
  2. Tap the "i" icon to the right of your reminder
  3. Enable Remind me when messaging past tapping the toggle
  4. Tap Choose Person
  5. Select someone from your contacts
  6. Tap Washed in the superlative right corner

Here'due south how these steps look:

How to use reminders in messages iPhone iPad Mac walkthrough 1

Now you can select a contact:

How to use reminders in messages iPhone iPad Mac walkthrough 2

The next time yous message the person you lot selected in Reminders, you'll get an alert for your reminder. Requite a tap on the notification if you lot'd like to marker the reminder as completed.

How to use reminders in messages iPhone iPad Mac walkthrough 3

The process is the aforementioned on Mac, simply click the "i" icon to the right of a reminder to enable Remind me when messaging.

How to use reminders in messages iPhone iPad Mac walkthrough 4

Another corking feature to have advantage of across iPhone, iPad, and Mac is adding photos into reminders.

Read more than 9to5Mac tutorials:

macOS Catalina:

  • How to get started with and utilize Voice Control in macOS Catalina
  • How to check iPad and Mac Sidecar requirements
  • How to set up Screen Time on your Mac in macOS Catalina
  • How to get your Mac ready for macOS Catalina
  • How to create a bootable macOS Catalina 10.15 USB install drive [Video]
  • How to sync iPhone and iPad to your Mac in macOS Catalina without iTunes

iPhone & iPad:

  • iOS xiii: How to use Reader View on iPhone and iPad
  • How to modify icons and colors for Reminders Lists on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • How to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders in iOS thirteen and macOS Catalina
  • How to get started with and utilize 'Sign in with Apple' on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • How to share your location on iPhone and more with the Find My app
  • How to cheque if your iPhone 6s is eligible for Apple's new repair program
  • iPadOS 13: How to brand iPad app icons and text bigger
  • How to use the ultra wide camera on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
  • How to utilise iCloud Keychain to manage and shop your passwords
  • How to take timed photos with iPhone eleven and 11 Pro Photographic camera app
  • How to utilize Night mode on iPhone eleven and iPhone xi Pro

FTC: We use income earning machine affiliate links. More than.

totallee clear case iphone 11

Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:

About the Author

Michael Potuck

Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2022 he has written more than 3,000 manufactures including breaking news, reviews, and detailed comparisons and tutorials.

Michael Potuck's favorite gear