How to Set Up Location-Based Reminders on Any.do
Thanks to technological advancements, we can get information about the specific tasks we need to do. What makes reminder apps better than ever is their ability to alert us based on our location. For example, do you always forget to water your plants? Location-based reminders can alert you to water them when you get home from work.
One app that alerts you to do something when you’re in a specific area is Any.do. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can create location-based reminders on this all-in-one productivity app.
How to use location-based reminders on Any.do
With Any.do, you can add location-based reminders to any item on your standard lists, except smart grocery lists. You can also set these reminders for arrivals or departures in a particular area and save your favorite locations, so you can quickly set reminders. Here’s how you can create this type of reminder on Any.do.
Important reminder: This feature is only available to premium users using the iOS or Android version. You must also allow the app to use your device’s location services.
Before creating a location-based reminder, make sure the task doesn’t already have a one-time reminder setup. If it is one, press the Delete button to remove it.
Create a task using the text box found at the bottom of the screen, then press the Arrow Up icon. Then tap on the task you created or an existing location where you want to set a location reminder.
Under the Remind me about section, tap a location. Next, choose your desired location. You have the option to choose from your home address, work address or a new location. If you’re selecting a new location, tap Add new location.
Then, choose how you want to be reminded. If you want to be notified about tasks when you leave the location, select Remind me when I leave. If you’d prefer to be alerted when I arrive at a location, tap Remind me when I arrive. Then, press Set and then Save.
Get organized with location-based reminders
If you’re always busy with work and personal things, it can be challenging to keep track of everything. Thankfully, Any.do gives you the option to be reminded how you want, whether through a specific day, time, or location.
Our mind is usually busy with thoughts and mental notes. So, it’s no surprise that we often forget about small but important things in our daily lives – for example, forgetting to pick up presents for our family’s birthdays or getting our car serviced. Thankfully, apps like Todoist allow us to set reminders by date, time and location, so that we can complete our tasks with ease.
Todoist is one of the best cloud-service to-do lists and task managers for professionals and small businesses. We’ll show you how you can set up location-based reminders on this app below.
Setting up location-based reminders on Todoist
Then, click on the alarm clock icon found at the bottom of the text box.
Next, set a trigger for your reminder. Enter the date, time and location. You can also choose a relative time before the task’s deadline.
If you’re setting location-based reminders on shared projects, you can add a specific collaborator to the task. Click on your avatar icon next to the appointed time and select an assignee.