You may turn to Apple Reminders when a task comes to mind, then open Dottie when it is time to focus. Dottie 2.41 adds two-way sync so you can use tasks in both apps without entering them twice.
Sync connects a dedicated “Dottie” list in Apple Reminders. It supports task creation, changes to titles and times, and completion status. Other lists are not imported automatically.
Turn on sync, then check a task
In Dottie’s settings, open Apple Reminders, turn on Two-way sync, and allow full access when prompted. Dottie creates its dedicated list and shows the list and sync status in settings. Sync also includes existing tasks in Dottie.
Use a recognizable task to check the connection, such as “sort the three documents on my desk”:
- Create the task in Dottie, then change its title.
- Open the Dottie list in Apple Reminders and check the title and time.
- Complete the task in Reminders, then return to Dottie to check its status. Select Sync Now if needed.
A test task makes it easier to follow changes in both apps and spot account or permission issues.
Start from whichever app is handy
To capture a task in Apple Reminders, add it to the Dottie list. You can then plan and work on it in Dottie. Or create it in Dottie first, then view or complete it in Reminders.
The apps do not share every feature. Check dates and alerts on important tasks to make sure the synced schedule is what you expect.
Check dates and repeat rules
All-day tasks sync with a date only. Timed tasks sync with a specified time and an alert at the start.
Daily, weekday, weekly, and monthly repeat rules sync both ways. Custom repeat rules that Dottie does not support stay unchanged in Reminders, and Dottie shows a count of those rules. If you see that notice, check whether the original rule still works for you. You do not need to change a schedule just to clear the notice.
See the full sync guide for details such as task duration.
If a change does not appear
- Check that two-way sync is on in Dottie and full access is allowed in system settings.
- Check that you can create or edit tasks in your Reminders account and that you are looking at the Dottie list.
- Select Sync Now and check whether the sync status changes.
If Dottie says it cannot read Reminders, check permissions and account status, then try again later. Recreating the same tasks can make troubleshooting harder. If the issue persists, contact support with your app version, sync status, and steps to reproduce it using one test task. You do not need to share your entire private list.
What happens when you turn sync off
Turning off two-way sync does not delete existing reminders. You can manage tasks in each app separately; changes will no longer pass between them through this feature.
Apple Reminders sync is separate from Dottie’s iCloud sync. Reminders sync connects a system list, while iCloud sync keeps Dottie’s own data in sync across devices. Whether reminders appear on your other devices also depends on your Apple account and system sync settings.
To sync Dottie’s data between devices, see the iCloud guide.