• create date and time, or location-based notifications;
• view your reminders by list or schedule;
• search for specific reminders;
• automatically update all your devices and calendars using Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud;
• create and organize multiple lists, and
• reorder your tasks.

To use your Reminders, tap Reminders on the Home screen of your device.

Create a reminder

To create a new set of reminders, follow these steps:

1. Tap a blank line and enter the item.
2. Tap Return to add more.
3. Tap next to an item to add more details.
4. Tap Done.

Create a new list

To create a new list, follow these steps:

• Tap New List. You might need to choose an account. If you’re using an iPad, tap Add List first on the bottom left
• Enter a name for your list.
• Tap Done.

If you’re using iCloud, you can share a reminder list with other iCloud users.

Change or delete a reminder or list

To delete a list, tap Edit, then tap Delete List. To delete a reminder, swipe the reminder left, then tap Delete.

To change the order of lists, tap and hold the list name, then drag the list to a new location. To change the order of items in a list, tap Edit and drag the  symbol to a new location.

Mark a reminder complete

To complete a reminder, follow these steps:

1. Select the list that contains your reminder.
2. Tap the circle to the left of the reminder you want to complete.

The reminder moves to the completed folder. You can show or hide completed reminders by tapping Show Completed or Hide Completed.

To mark a reminder as not complete:

1. Select the list with the reminder.
2. Tap Show Completed.
3. Tap the circle to the left of the reminder to deselect it.

Use location-based reminders

Location-based Reminders are available on iPhone 4 and later, iPad (4th generation Wi-Fi + cellular), and iPad mini (Wi-Fi + cellular).

To turn on location-based reminders, follow these steps:

1. Tap Reminders and choose the list you want.
2. Tap the task for which you want a location-based reminder.
3. Tap .
4. Turn on Remind me at a location.
5. Tap Location and enter a location or address for your reminder. Use a specific street address if possible.
   • You can use a saved contact location or manually enter an address.
   • You can also adjust the size of the location alert radius.

After you create a location-based reminder, a location-based reminder icon will appear in the status bar. The icon will remain as long as you have at least one location-based reminder not marked as complete.

Here is another guide from iMore.com:

How to create a reminder on iPhone and iPad

1. Launch the Reminders app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
2. There will already be some lists set up for you. You can either use the ones that are there by default or create your own.
3. Tap on the plus sign in the upper right hand corner and then type your reminder.
4. Hit return on your keyboard or tap Done in the upper right hand corner. That’s it.

How to add a time based alert to a reminder on iPhone and iPad

1. Launch the Reminders app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Find the reminder you’d like to add an alert to or create a new one.
3. Tap the grey arrow to the right of the reminder.
4. Now tick On the option for Remind Me On a Day.
5. Fill out the information for when you’d like to be reminded and then tap Donein the upper right hand corner.

How to add a location based alert to a reminder on iPhone and iPad

1. Launch the Reminders app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Find the reminder you’d like to add a location based alert to or create a new one.
3. Tap the grey arrow to the right of the reminder.
4. Now tick On the option for Remind Me At a Location.
5. Fill out the information for where you’d like to be reminded. Don’t forget to choose whether you want to be reminder When I Leave or When I Arrive. 6. Tap Done in the upper right hand corner.

How to change the priority of a reminder on iPhone and iPad

1. Launch the Reminders app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Find the reminder you’d like to add a location based alert to or create a new one.
3. Tap the grey arrow to the right of the reminder.
4. Tap on Show More….
5. Now tap on Priority and choose from none, low, medium, or high.
6. Tap Done in the upper right hand corner.

• FaceTime may not be available in all countries or regions.
• For information about using FaceTime on a Mac, see FaceTime Support.
• For troubleshooting FaceTime on iOS Devices (iPod touch (4th generation) or later, iPhone 4 or later, iPad 2 or later and iPad mini), see iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime

Verify your Mac meets the FaceTime system requirements

To participate in video calls, your Mac needs:

• OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Lion or Mac OS X v10.6.6 (or later) with all available security updates installed.
  • For Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later, the FaceTime App needs to be purchased from the Mac App Store. OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Lion include FaceTime.
• A 128-Kbps or better upstream and downstream Internet connection. Performance may vary according to network throughput and usage.
• A built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), a USB video class (UVC) camera, or a FireWire DV camcorder.
  • Making HD video calls requires a built-in FaceTime HD camera and a 1-Mbps upstream and downstream Internet connection.
  • Receiving HD video calls requires a supported Intel-based Mac. For a complete list, see this article.
• A microphone.
  • You can use a built-in microphone, or connect an external microphone to your computer’s audio input port.
  • You can use compatible Bluetooth or USB microphone or headsets.

If you have multiple cameras or microphones attached to your computer, use the Video menu to select the camera or microphone you wish to use with FaceTime for Mac.

Activating FaceTime for Mac

Use your Apple ID to register and use FaceTime. FaceTime registration validates your Apple ID and email address for use with FaceTime.

If you are unable to activate FaceTime, try the following:

Sign in to FaceTime for Mac using a valid Apple ID. After you validate the email address for use with FaceTime, other FaceTime users can connect to you using that email address. If you encounter issues registering or using an Apple ID account:

• Ensure that you have an active Internet connection.
• Verify that you are using a valid Apple ID at appleid.apple.com. You can also create an Apple ID or reset your password from this website.
• Check that your email address is verified in FaceTime > Preferences.
  • If FaceTime > Preferences shows your email status as “verifying,” follow the instructions in the verification email that was sent to complete the process.
• Toggle FaceTime off and on in FaceTime > Preferences.
• If still unable to Sign In follow the instructions in FaceTime, Game Center, Messages on OS X: Troubleshooting Sign in

Troubleshooting FaceTime for Mac

You can make FaceTime calls using the FaceTime app. You can call FaceTime users whose contact information is in Contacts. You can add contacts and edit contact information in either FaceTime or Contacts. To place a video call, you may use a phone number or email address.

If you encounter issues making or receiving FaceTime calls, try the following:

• Verify that FaceTime is enabled in FaceTime > Preferences.
  • If the issue persists, or if you see the message “Waiting for Activation”, try toggling FaceTime off and then on.
• Verify that the Date, Time, and Time Zone are set correctly:
  1. From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences > Date & Time > Date & Time.
  2. Enable “Set Automatically“.
  3. Click the Time Zone tab and confirm the closest city is correct.
• Verify that both parties are connected to an active broadband Internet connection.
  • See Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a cable modem, DSL, or LAN Internet connection.
  • Consult Using FaceTime behind a firewall for necessary ports to open in firewalls, security software and routers.
  • If you encounter issues using a Wi-Fi network, use standard Wi-Fi network troubleshooting to resolve interference and other issues.
• Verify the phone number or email address being used is the correct one activated for FaceTime.
  • You can verify that you are using a valid Apple ID at appleid.apple.com. You can also create an Apple ID or reset your password from this website.
• Verify that both parties have installed the latest software updates for their Mac and/or device. See:
  • Mac OS X: Updating your software
  • iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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