Say it
Record a reminder from Afterthought, the Action Button, or Apple Watch.
Afterthought for Apple Reminders
Remember it by voice. Keep the reminder where you need it.
Speak from iPhone, the Action Button, or Apple Watch. Afterthought prepares the reminder title, date, time, and notes so you can review it before it is saved to Apple Reminders.
Free to download · No account required · Apple Reminders included
How voice reminders work
Say it now. Check it once. Let Reminders keep track.
Apple Reminders does not need to be open while you capture the thought.
Afterthought prepares it
It identifies the reminder and the details you included, such as a date or time.
Review it
Check or edit the prepared title, date, time, and notes.
Save it
Keep it in Afterthought or create the reminder on your device when ready.
A voice-to-reminder example
A thought becomes a reminder you can trust.
“Remind me to call Sarah about the contract tomorrow at 4 PM.”
- Reminder
- Call Sarah about the contract
- Due
- Tomorrow at 16:00
- Destination
- Apple Reminders
Your outcomeA reminder ready to save
Ready to reviewReview the prepared details, then create it locally in Apple Reminders.
Capture anywhere
The reminder can start wherever you are.
Afterthought on iPhone
Capture the detail while it is fresh, then choose when to review.
iPhone Action Button
Start a reminder without finding and opening an app first.
Explore Action Button captureApple Watch
Capture a reminder from your wrist, even while your iPhone is away.
Explore Apple Watch captureYou stay in control
A reminder is only useful when its details are right.
Use a review-first mode whenever you want to inspect the result before it is saved. You can correct a prepared action by voice or text where supported.
Check dates and times
Review natural dates and clock times before creating the reminder.
Keep the original thought
The capture remains available in Afterthought while you decide what to do with it.
Review multi-action captures together
Several requests from one recording stay together for review and never auto-send.
Apple Reminders voice capture FAQ
Useful things to know.
Can I create Apple Reminders by voice?
Yes. Capture the reminder in Afterthought, then review the prepared title, date, time, and notes before you create it in Apple Reminders.
Can I use Apple Watch?
Yes. Apple Watch captures are stored locally first and transfer to your iPhone when the devices reconnect.
Does Apple Reminders need to be open?
No. You can capture first and decide what to do with the prepared reminder afterwards.
Can I check the reminder before it is saved?
Yes. Use Classify & Review to inspect or edit the prepared result before saving it.
Does Afterthought need an account?
No. Core capture does not require an Afterthought account.
More ways to capture
Keep the habit. Choose the right destination.
Say the reminder now. Let your system remember it.
Capture the thought without stopping what you are doing.