I Am excited About Apple Reminders Smart Lists

[dealtek]

When iOS 15 first came out, Apple reminders could be upgraded to use smart lists. But I chose not to upgrade because I had a few older devices that were not able to upgrade.

This is no longer an issue so yesterday I chose to upgrade Apple reminders to include smart lists. Boy I am glad I did.

Smart lists adds very good functionality to Apple reminders. Now I can choose to show reminders / lists based on priority or due date etc. And this really helps with productivity.

Previously I was using the advanced features with GoodTask app to get this kind of functionality and it is still better than Apple reminders, however this new feature is very well appreciated.

[Bmosbacker]

Are you aware of the significant enhancements to Reminders Smart List in iOS 16? They bring Reminders much closer to OF’s perspectives. I can’t wait…

[dealtek]

Yes this sounds great!

[dealtek]

2 Finger Select - WHAT? I did not know - I LOVE THIS!

This is a very good video to check out.

How To LEVEL-UP Apple Reminders!

[Pupsino]

@dealtek

2 Finger Select

Whaatttt

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[Adrianclark]

I just installed the iOS 16 beta on my secondary iPhone. Having been a happy GoodTask user for the last 12 months or so, the new Reminders smart list features look perfect for my needs in a GTD-style workflow. Can’t wait now to install the new OSes on my other devices at public release

[Bmosbacker]

Likewise! I’m a heavy user of Reminders and Apple Notes. The new features will add significant enhancements to both apps.

[Jjm]

Still like smart lists? I still don’t get it. But I like Apple reminders.

[Bmosbacker]

I can’t speak for others, but I have several useful, smart lists in Apple Reminders and I have started using the smart list feature in Notes as well. I like the smart list feature.

[Jjm]

But what exactly is a smart list? Can you share an example for reminders and notes if you don’t mind? I’m still trying to figure it out. How to use it in a good way.

[Bmosbacker]

I use Smart Lists like OmniFocus Perspectives. Smart Lists are not yet as powerful as OF Perspectives but are good enough to meet my needs. Below is an example of what I call a “Critical Items” Smart List in Reminders. I have this smart list pinned to ensure I’m aware of items that are critical and deserving of my constant awareness. The good news is that I have no critical items pending.

I’m still experimenting with smart lists in Apple Notes. But here is an example of a smart list of my interview notes for any note tagged with both #coach and #interivew.

I hope this helps.

[Jjm]

Thanks, it helps. I think I need to do just keep experimenting.

[Joe_M]

Thanks for sharing how you are doing this. I’ve created a pinned smart list based on tags for my website and I’m really happy with it.

[dealtek]

@Bmosbacker

Below is an example of what I call a “Critical Items” Smart List in Reminders.

Yes this is very cool - love it!

[DannyR]

I’m using OF 3 on a perpetual license and have no intention of upgrading to 4. If I feel that it’s time to move on from V3 at any point Reminders will be my first stop