We all have items that we need to use or consume before they expire, such as food, prescriptions, or medication. But sometimes, we forget to check the expiration dates and end up wasting money or risking our health. Wouldn’t it be nice if our iPhone could remind us when these items are about to expire? Well, guess what? It can.
Shortcuts app on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
The Shortcuts app is a great tool that lets you automate tasks and create custom actions on your iPhone. You can use it to create shortcuts that run with a single tap, a voice command, or a scheduled time.
One of the shortcuts that you can create is an expiration reminder. This shortcut will make your iPhone notify you when an item of your choice is about to expire. You can use it for any item that has an expiration date, such as food, prescription, medication, or cosmetics.
Creating an expiration reminder shortcut is very easy. Just follow these steps:
Steps to create an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Steps to create an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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You can also add a voice command that will trigger the shortcut.
Steps to create an expiration reminder using the shortcuts app and Siri (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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When the date and time you have chosen arrive, your iPhone will send you a reminder notification. You can tap on it and see more details. Once you've read it, you can swipe left and tap delete to remove it.
Steps to use and delete an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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The expiration reminder shortcut is a handy way to make your iPhone remind you when your food, subscriptions, or medication is about to expire. It can help you save money, avoid waste, and stay healthy. You can create as many expiration reminders as you want for different items and dates.
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