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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 124,731 times.

This wikiHow teaches you how to schedule reminders on your Android smartphone or tablet. Both the included Google app and the built-in Android Clock app are sufficient for scheduling reminders for your Android, and you can use the Google Calendar app to schedule a reminder for all of your Google-connected items.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Using Google

1. 1 Open Google. Tap the Google app icon, which resembles a red, yellow, green, and blue "G" on a white background.
   • The Google app comes pre-installed on most Androids.
2. 2 Tap ☰. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so brings up the Settings menu. Advertisement
3. 3 Tap Reminders. This option is near the top of the menu.
4. 4 Tap ＋. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A new reminder template will appear in the middle of the screen.
5. 5 Add a title. Tap the "Title" text box, then type in whatever you want to use for your reminder's title.
6. 6 Tap the "Time" checkbox. It's below the "Title" section.
   • You can instead select "Place" for your reminder, but doing so will result in a reminder once you arrive at a destination rather than once it's a specific time of day.
7. 7 Set the reminder's details. You can change the following details of your reminder toward the bottom of the menu:
   • Date — Tap Date, then either select a date in the drop-down menu or tap Set date... to select a calendar day.
   • Time — Tap Time, then either select a time in the drop-down menu or tap Set time... to select a specific time on the clock.
   • Repeat — If you want your reminder to repeat, tap Repeat, then tap the grey REPEAT WEEKLY switch and tap each day on which you want the reminder to repeat.
8. 8 Tap . It's a checkmark icon at the bottom of the reminder. This will save your reminder; once the reminder is activated, you'll receive a Google notification.
   • Your reminder will use your Android's default notification sound when it activates.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Using Your Android's Clock

1. 1 Open your Android's Clock. Tap the Clock app icon, which resembles a white or blue circle with black or white hands. You'll typically find it both in the App Drawer and on the Home screen.
2. 2 Tap the ALARM tab. This option is in the top-left corner of the screen.[1]
3. 3 Tap ＋. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will bring up the alarm interface.
4. 4 Select a date. Tap Date in the upper-right side of the page, then tap the date on which you want your reminder to appear and tap DONE.
   • Skip this step if you're assigning this reminder on a weekly basis.
   • If you need to plan a reminder more than a month ahead, tap to the right of the current month to move to the next month.
5. 5 Specify a time. Swipe through the available hours and minutes until you've selected the proper time, then select AM or PM.
   • If you use 24-hour time, you don't need to select AM or PM.
6. 6 Select days on which to repeat if necessary. If you want your reminder to apply to more than just one day on one occasion, tap the initials of the day(s) on which you want the alarm to repeat.
   • For example, if you want your reminder to appear on Tuesdays and Thursdays during every week, you would tap both T options in the "Repeat" section.
7. 7 Add a name. Tap Alarm name, then type in your reminder's name and tap OK.
   • For a reminder about a business meeting, for example, you might type in Meeting at noon on an 11:00 alarm.
   • You can also adjust other options, such as whether the alarm allows snoozing, the alarm's sound, and the alarm's vibration, before proceeding.
8. 8 Tap SAVE. It's at the top of the screen. Doing so both saves your alarm and turns it on for your selected day(s) and time. Advertisement

Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Using Google Calendar

1. 1 Download Google Calendar. If you don't already have the Google Calendar app, open the Google Play Store and do the following:
   • Tap the search bar.
   • Type in google calendar.
   • Tap Google Calendar in the drop-down menu.
   • Tap INSTALL.
2. 2 Open Google Calendar. Tap OPEN in the Google Play Store, or tap the blue-and-white Google Calendar app icon.
3. 3 Navigate through Google Calendar's setup. Swipe through the initial tutorial pages, tap GOT IT at the bottom of the last tutorial page, and tap ALLOW when prompted.
4. 4 Select a day. Tap the number of the day on which you want to schedule your reminder.
5. 5 Tap ＋. This is in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear.
6. 6 Tap Reminder. It's in the pop-out menu. Doing so brings up the Reminder window.
7. 7 Enter a reminder. Tap the "Remind me to..." text box if your Android's keyboard doesn't pop up, then type in your reminder's name.
8. 8 Tap DONE. It's at the top of the screen.
9. 9 Specify your reminder's details. You can change the following options:
   • All-day — Tap the blue "All-day" switch to turn off the all-day feature if your event is at a specific time, or tap the grey "All-day" switch (if necessary) if your reminder is for an all-day event.
   • Time — If you've turned off the "All-day" switch, tap the time, then select a new time and tap OK.
   • Repetition — If you want your reminder to repeat, tap the Does not repeat option, then select an option in the menu. You can also tap Custom... at the bottom of the menu and select specific days.
10. 10 Tap SAVE. It's at the top of the reminder window. Doing so will schedule your reminder in Google Calendar.
    • Your reminder will show up on any Google Calendar on which you're signed into your Android's Google Account.
    • The Google Calendar will use your Android's default notification sound when the reminder activates.
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• Question Will this work with Android Fire (Kindle Fire)? Jayron Pearson Community Answer You can download an app from Amazon or an APK. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
• Question Does Google Calendar support pop-up notifications? Snakey006550 Top Answerer Yes. You can set reminders for your events, and they will appear as pop-up notifications on your phone or computer. To adjust these notifications, go to your event settings in Google Calendar and choose "Notification" as the reminder type. You can set it for minutes, hours, or days before the event starts. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
• Question How do I share a reminder on an Android phone? Snakey006550 Top Answerer Open the reminder or event, tap the share icon or three dots, and choose how to share it (e.g., via WhatsApp, email, or text). Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0

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• There are several third-party scheduler apps you can install if you don't want to use your Android's Clock or Google app. Most of these apps require some form of payment, be it a subscription or a one-time purchase. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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Warnings

• When using your Clock app to schedule a reminder, be sure to check that the AM/PM option is correct. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0

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Written by: Jack Lloyd wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 124,731 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 12 Updated: June 6, 2025 Views: 124,731

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