The Quick Add Reminder Action is a new feature designed to streamline the process of jotting down reminders. Instead of navigating through the Reminders app, you can now capture tasks instantly from various access points on your iPhone. This significantly reduces friction, ensuring you can quickly record important thoughts or tasks as soon as they come to mind, preventing them from being forgotten.
Previously, adding a reminder required opening the Reminders app, selecting a list, and then inputting the details. With the new Quick Add Reminder Action, a dedicated, built-in action is now available that bypasses these steps. It provides an immediate input interface accessible directly from the Lock Screen, Control Center, and even as a Home Screen Widget. This action is natively integrated into iOS, meaning you don't need to create a custom Shortcut to use it.
Consider placing the Quick Add Reminder Action on your Lock Screen if you frequently capture ideas while your phone is locked. For quick access while using other apps, the Control Center is an excellent choice. Make use of the list selection feature to categorize your reminders immediately, saving time on organization later. This keeps your workflow efficient and your reminders neatly sorted without extra effort.
The Quick Add Reminder Action empowers you to capture thoughts and tasks with unprecedented speed and convenience. By offering seamless integration across the Lock Screen, Control Center, and Home Screen, this feature eliminates barriers to adding new reminders. It ensures that no idea or task is ever lost, transforming your iPhone into an even more powerful personal assistant for managing your daily life.