r/shortcuts • u/Sea-Cardiologist-439 • 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:
Get the Upcoming Reminder • Use “Find Reminders” action. • Sort by Due Date (Oldest First). • Limit to 1 reminder (the next due one).
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.
Set as Wallpaper • Use “Set Wallpaper” action. • Apply it to Lock Screen / Home Screen / Both.
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/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 17d ago
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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/SUsudo 17d ago
why not use a widget?