How to Set Reminders Using Your Voice
Published March 2026 · 2 min read
Setting reminders using voice commands is becoming increasingly common. Instead of typing reminders, you can simply speak them naturally and let the app handle the rest.
How Voice Reminders Work
A voice reminder app like Pocket Memo listens to what you say and detects the task and time automatically. For example:
- Say: "Remind me to call John tomorrow at 3 PM"
- The app hears: task = call John, time = tomorrow 3 PM
- It creates: a local notification scheduled for that time
No manual scheduling required. No menus to navigate. Just speak and it is done.
What Phrases Work
Voice reminder apps understand a wide range of natural time expressions:
- "Tomorrow morning" — schedules for the next day
- "In two hours" — schedules relative to now
- "Next Friday" — schedules for the upcoming Friday
- "At 6 PM tonight" — schedules for this evening
- "Monday at 9" — schedules for the next Monday at 9 AM
Why This Method Reduces Forgotten Reminders
Traditional reminder apps require too many steps. By the time you open the app and start tapping menus, the thought has already started to fade. Voice reminders solve this by making the capture instant. You speak, it is saved, and your mind is free.
Getting Started
Download Pocket Memo, open the app, and press record. Speak your reminder naturally. The app will transcribe it and automatically detect the time. Your reminder will be waiting for you.