Apple's Reminders app can help you remember things that are important to you. Reminders also have a fair amount of options, allowing you to add a date, time, and location to them.

However, you may often find it helpful to set a reminder that repeats regularly. We'll cover why you should use repeating reminders and how to set one up on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Why Use Repeating Reminders?

If something important occurs either daily, weekly, or yearly that you don't want to forget, setting a repeating reminder can come in handy. Let's say you need to take a medication daily or send a specific email every week. Setting a repeating reminder is great for those kinds of situations.

Reminders will also sync across your Apple devices over iCloud. That way, you can get alerts whether you're on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

How to Set Up Repeating Reminders on a Mac

Setting up a repeating reminder on a Mac is a simple process. It is similar to adding a yearly event in Apple's Calendar app. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open Reminders and select the Reminders list from the sidebar.
2. Now, click the plus (+) button in the top-right corner.
3. Name the reminder, then click on the Info (i) button.
4. After selecting a date and time, click the dropdown menu next to repeat, then choose how often you would like to be reminded.

How to Set Up Repeating Reminders on an iPhone or iPad

The process of setting up a repeating reminder on your iPhone is similar to how it is on a Mac. So, follow these steps:

1. Open Reminders and head to the Lists page.
2. Now, tap New Reminder at the bottom of the page.
3. Select Details and set a time or date for the reminder.
4. Next, tap Repeat, then choose your desired frequency.

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That's all you have to do to set up and use repeating reminders. In addition to creating a daily, weekly, or yearly reminder, you can set the reminder to trigger on weekdays, weekends, and more. Apple's Reminders app also lets you configure them on a custom basis if needed.

Leverage Repeating Reminders to Stay Organized

Your devices can be excellent tools for staying on top of what's important to you. Now, you can trigger reminders on a schedule that meets your requirements.

Besides repeating reminders, you can add priority tags to help you organize your reminders if you're someone who uses Apple's Reminders app frequently.