With the power of technology at your fingertips, managing daily life becomes easier, even for those struggling with issues such as short-term memory loss. Apple’s “Remember This” shortcut is one such tool that acts as an invaluable assistant for memory support and mindfulness.
This shortcut allows you to quickly create a visual and textual diary of your daily activities and serves as a convenient digital diary.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting it up and using it effectively.
Configure Shortcut
Step 1: Install the shortcuts app
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Make sure you have the Shortcuts app installed on your iPhone. It’s a free download from the App Store and comes pre-installed on new iPhones.
Launch it App store
Select Research in the lower right corner
Type “Shortcuts” and select the app from the list
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Step 2: Find “Remember This” in the shortcut gallery
Open the shortcuts app, then touch “Gallery” at the bottom right
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In the search field, type “remember”
You should see the “Remember This” shortcut. Tap the plus icon to add this shortcut to your library

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How to use the shortcut
Voice, button or automation: your choice
You can activate the “Remember this” shortcut in three ways:
Press a button on your home screen
Using your voice through Siri
Automate it to run at specific times of the day
Using “Remember This” from the home screen
Step 1: Add the shortcut to your home screen
Go to the Shortcuts app and press Shortcuts then press All Shortcuts
Then locate “Remember this” under the All Shortcuts tab and press the ellipsis button on the shortcut

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Then press the down arrow on next screen up

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Scroll down and choose “Add to home screen”

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Then press Add on the next screen in the upper right corner

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To add the shortcut as a larger icon (which may be beneficial for some), long-press on your home screen to access “shaken mode.” Press the plus button at the top left, scroll down until you see Shortcuts, and tap it. Choose the single widget thumbnail to display your last added shortcut.

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Step 2: Run the shortcut
To use the shortcut, press the icon on your home screen

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The shortcut will ask you, “What do you want to remember?” Type your text, then press Do.

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You will be prompted to include a photo. Faucet Yes Or No

You will be prompted to include a photo ( )
If the answer is Yes, it can request access to your camera. You can press AAllow once Or Always allow

You will be asked for permission to access the camera ( )
Then your camera app will open, then take a photo by tapping the white trigger at the bottom of the screen

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Then press “Use pictures”, and the information you save using the shortcut is saved in the Notes app on your iPhone

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To view the information you have saved, simply open the Notes app on your iPhone

Refer to the Notes app to view the information you have saved ( )
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search now #remember to view all notes you have created using the “Remember This” shortcut. You’ll see a new note for each day, which contains photos and timestamped entries.

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Use Siri to “Remember This”
You can activate Siri using the “Remember This” shortcut either by voice or by holding down the side button.
Activate Siri, either by saying “Hey Siri” or by clicking and holding the side button (for iPhones without a Home button) or the Home button (on iPhones with a Home button)
Say, ‘Hey Siri, “Remember this” and Siri will ask you what you want to remember.
Talk what you want to remember, then say “Yes” to include a photo. You may be prompted for access to your camera. You can say AAllow once Or Always allow
Then your camera app will open, then take a photo by tapping the white trigger at the bottom of the screen
Then press Use photo
Once you’ve saved a memory or two, you can access them through the Notes app on your iPhone. To view the information you have saved:
Just open the Notes app on your iPhone.
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search now #remember to view all notes you have created using the “Remember This” shortcut. You’ll see a new note for each day, which contains photos and timestamped entries.
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Automate “Remember This”
Step 1: Create a personal automation
Open the Shortcuts app and tap “Automating” basically.

Choose “Create a personal automation”

Choose “Create personal automation” ( )
So choose “Time of the day. ” Set the time you want the automation to run

Set the time you want the automation to run ( )
Step 2: Add the “Remember This” shortcut to the automation
Choose “Following” and then “Add action”

Choose “Next” then “Add an action” ( )
Choose “Apps,” then scroll down and choose “Shortcuts”

Select “Run Shortcut ”

Select “Run Shortcut” ( )
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Specify the “Remember This” shortcut by tapping on the word ‘shortcut’ then selecting the ‘Remember this’icon and press “Following. ”

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Step 3: Finalize automation settings
You can choose to leave “Ask Before You Run” activated. If enabled, your phone will ask you to run the shortcut at the scheduled time. Once you have set your preferences, choose “Do.”

You can choose to leave ” Ask before running” enabled ( )
Once you’ve saved a memory or two, you can access them through the Notes app on your iPhone. To view the information you have saved:
Just open the Notes app on your iPhone.
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That’s it! Now you can let the “Remember This” shortcut help you manage your day, track your activities, and make everyday life a little easier. I encourage you to give it a try and see how well you find yourself remembering everything that is important to you.
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