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Capture tasks and reminders with a quick voice note
Speak a rambling voice note on the go and get back a neat list of tasks, reminders and shopping items ready to add to your phone.
When to use it
Whenever you remember something on the go
Step by step
Record as things come to you
Use your phone's voice recorder, or talk straight into your AI assistant's app. Say everything, like 'need to call the vet, buy milk, Sam's party is on the 14th'.
Turn it into lists
Paste the transcript or speak directly to your AI assistant, followed by this prompt.
Prompt to copyTurn what I just said into three lists. TASKS: each with a short title, a due date if I mentioned one, and who it's for. CALENDAR: any events with date and time. SHOPPING: items grouped by type. Keep each line short enough for a reminders app. If something is unclear, list it under CHECK rather than guessing. Today is [day and date].Add them to your apps
Copy tasks into your phone's Reminders or to-do app, events into your calendar, and shopping items into your list app. Some assistants can add reminders directly if you've connected them.
Make it a habit
Do it at the same moment each day, such as when you get in the car or after the school run.
What you get
TASKS: Call vet about Max's jab (by Fri). Return library books (Sat). CALENDAR: Sam's party, Sat 14 Dec, 2pm. SHOPPING: Dairy - milk, butter. Other - birthday card, wrapping paper. CHECK: 'that thing for Mum', what was it?
Tips
- Use your phone's built-in voice assistant to set single reminders instantly, and save this recipe for longer brain dumps.
- Never record while driving unless it's fully hands-free.