Hey Siri, remind me to “Buy a present tomorrow 5:00 PM” in Todoist.
Easy-peasy, right? Dictate tasks with just your voice, so you can capture and view your todos without needing to pull up your device. Siri’s especially handy when you’re driving or if you’ve got both your hands full.
System requirements
To use Siri with Todoist, upgrade your Apple device to iOS 11 or later.
If you're using a macOS, Apple Watch, or CarPlay device, there's no option to use Siri with Todoist.
Keywords to use with Siri
Here's a handy list of keywords to use with Siri:
- [Project name] list
- Task or tasks
- Item or items
- Add [task name]
- Remind me to [task name]
- In Todoist
- Show me all the tasks for
Note
Siri doesn't recognize the words project or projects. Instead, use list to add a task to a project.
Create a task with Siri
To get started, say “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, and use natural language to add tasks to Todoist. Here are examples of sentences to try, so that Siri understands exactly what you want to do:
| Action | Commands | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Add tasks |
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When you add a task without a project, it will be added to your Todoist Inbox. |
| Add tasks to a project |
| To add a task to an existing project, say the project name followed by list in Todoist. Siri doesn’t recognize the words project or projects. |
| Add due dates and due time |
| If you don’t specify the due date, but it recognizes the due time, the task is scheduled for today. |
View a task with Siri
Can’t remember if you’ve already added a task to Todoist? Ask Siri to pull up a list of tasks by date, project, or both. Here are a few examples:
- Show me all the tasks for [due date] in Todoist
- Show me all the tasks for the next 7 days in Todoist
- Show me all the tasks for [due date] between [due time] and [due time] in Todoist
- Show me the [project name] list in Todoist
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You’ll need to say “in Todoist” at the end of any Siri request, so she understands what to do.
Use Siri shortcuts
Use Siri shortcuts to save time by automating certain Todoist actions you do repetitively, like adding an item to your grocery list without needing to specify the latter every time. Learn how to use Todoist with Shortcuts.
View tasks using Siri
Easily ask Siri to pull up a list of tasks by date or project, or both. Here are a few examples of voice commands you can use:
- Show me all the tasks for today in Todoist
- Show me all the tasks for the next 7 days in Todoist
- Show me all the tasks for today between 10am and 12am in Todoist
- Show me the shopping list in Todoist
As you can see, you’ll need to say “in Todoist” to the end of any Siri request so she understands what to do.
Use Siri Shortcuts with Todoist
Use Siri Shortcuts to save time working on often repeated Todoist actions, like adding an item to your grocery list without having to select the project list every time. Read all about how to use Todoist with Shortcuts.
Use Siri in a different language
You can Todoist with Siri using any of the supported languages included in iOS. However, it can be a bit unpredictable, so it helps to vary your pronunciation of the word "Todoist" or the speed and way you speak.
If your language is supported, but Siri’s having trouble adding or retrieving Todoist tasks for you, check out these example phrases from Apple Support for adding tasks or viewing tasks with Siri. Otherwise, you can use Todoist with Shortcuts to bypass the need to say “in Todoist” when speaking to Siri.
Get in touch
It’s great to have a personal assistant like Siri, but if you’re having trouble adding or viewing tasks by dictation, get in touch with us. We— Galina, Stef, Sergio, and any of our other teammates—are happy to lend a hand!
