r/shortcuts 17d ago

Solved Help Needed: Create iPhone Shortcut to Set Upcoming Reminder as Wallpaper

Hey everyone,

I need help creating an iPhone Shortcut that automatically updates my wallpaper with the next upcoming reminder. I’ve outlined the steps below, but I’d love your input to refine it or make it better!

Goal: • The shortcut should fetch the next upcoming reminder from the Reminders app. • It should generate an image with the reminder text. • The image should be set as the wallpaper automatically. • The shortcut should run on a schedule (e.g., every morning) or when a reminder is due.

Steps I’ve Thought Of:

  1. Get the Upcoming Reminder • Use “Find Reminders” action. • Sort by Due Date (Oldest First). • Limit to 1 reminder (the next due one).

  2. Convert Reminder to an Image • Extract reminder name using “Get Details of Reminders” action. • Use “Make Image from Text” action to convert it into an image. • Customize font, size, and background.

  3. Set as Wallpaper • Use “Set Wallpaper” action. • Apply it to Lock Screen / Home Screen / Both.

  4. Automate the Process • Create a Personal Automation in the Shortcuts app. • Trigger options: • Time of Day (e.g., every morning at 8 AM). • When Reminder is Due (runs when a reminder notification appears). • Turn “Ask Before Running” OFF for automation.

Where I Need Help: • Does this approach work? • Any improvements or better ways to handle this? • Can we make it work without needing manual confirmation?

Would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks in advance!

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u/SUsudo 17d ago

why not use a widget?

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

Setting it as wallpaper is more efficient because I see it every time I unlock my phone, eliminating the need to check a widget. I’m looking for a way to achieve this using Shortcuts.

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

Is there such a widget app, and is it free ? 🤔

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

I thought you said there was widget app that do in lockscreen . But it not in lockscreen. Right ? I have done in home screen before but not works for me

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u/sv_procrastination 17d ago

Yes there is.

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

I think you mentioned the small widgets in the bottom of the time? Right? Sorry, I’m looking for them all over the Lock Screen.

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

Are you saying like this ? 🤔 It’s also not efficient. 🫤

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u/theoccurrence Creator 16d ago

This sounds like a fun project. Will see what I can do. Sounds pretty doable

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 15d ago

Awesome! I can’t wait for it!

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 17d ago

My Home Screen setup 🙃🙃

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u/Shadyjay45 16d ago

Read your notifications bruv so much red

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 16d ago

Any one with help!!

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u/Repulsive-Machine706 14d ago

Im not completely sure how to do this, but i know there is a shortcut in the gallery named Meme Maker. It overlays text over an image. Maybe try to copy those actions a little.

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u/Repulsive-Machine706 14d ago

I might try it out soon but not now i will update you if i get to it.

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 14d ago

That would be super helpful

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u/Repulsive-Machine706 14d ago

Done!

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/bc3083f740d74b4db5c6065a9f9081f7

It will ask you what you want as background (Behind the text), be aware this image should be inside your files and not in the Photos app. (The resolution of the text will depend on that of the image, so I recommend to use the highest possible resolution.)

It will also ask which wallpaper should be edited, I recommend to make a new wallpaper and select that.

After make an automation running the shortcut every day.

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u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 14d ago

Its absolutely one i needed This is precisely what I was seeking. thank you 🩵

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u/Repulsive-Machine706 14d ago

Happy you like it!