How to Set an iPhone to Alert You When to Leave for an Event
Open your iPhone's Calendar., Tap on the date of your event., Tap +., Type in your event's details., Scroll down and tap Alert., Select Time to Leave., Tap Add at the top-right of the screen.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Calendar.
It’s the white app with a big number showing the date, normally found on one of your home screens. -
Step 2: Tap on the date of your event.
Dates appear at the top of your screen, and you can scroll left or right to find the day that you're looking for.
When you open the calendar, today’s date will appear in a red circle. , It’s the red plus sign at the top right corner of your screen.
This will open a new page where you will add in all the needed information. , Just tap on the text field next to each option to enter details for that section.
Be sure to include event's time and location! You must have a location selected for Time to Leave alerts to work. , It’s in the fourth grouping of options. , The Calendar will use your location, the event’s location and traffic conditions to tell you when to leave.
When you tap it, the previous page will return. , Your event is now saved and will alert you when it’s time to go. -
Step 3: Tap +.
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Step 4: Type in your event's details.
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Step 5: Scroll down and tap Alert.
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Step 6: Select Time to Leave.
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Step 7: Tap Add at the top-right of the screen.
Detailed Guide
It’s the white app with a big number showing the date, normally found on one of your home screens.
Dates appear at the top of your screen, and you can scroll left or right to find the day that you're looking for.
When you open the calendar, today’s date will appear in a red circle. , It’s the red plus sign at the top right corner of your screen.
This will open a new page where you will add in all the needed information. , Just tap on the text field next to each option to enter details for that section.
Be sure to include event's time and location! You must have a location selected for Time to Leave alerts to work. , It’s in the fourth grouping of options. , The Calendar will use your location, the event’s location and traffic conditions to tell you when to leave.
When you tap it, the previous page will return. , Your event is now saved and will alert you when it’s time to go.
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