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Two-way Reminder Sync

Feature Request

TimeFinder currently supports 1-way (import) Reminder Sync. It imports all non-completed reminders, and allows you to drag & drop them into your schedule.

Two-way sync, on the other hand, pertains to the ability to have changes in TimeFinder propagate back to the Apple Reminders app.

Currently, the only Task attribute that has this functionality in TimeFinder is the Completion Status of a Reminder (Done / not Done). That is, if you mark an imported task as Done in TimeFinder, the Apple Reminders app should reflect that as well.

This post tracks the progress of extending this two-way synchronization to the other remaining Task attributes, notably:

  • Task Title / Description

  • And the ability to create brand new reminders from within the TimeFinder app

This does not include viewing, editing, or creation of “deadlines” for reminders—that would be under the scope of a different feature request.

Posted by Luke M ·
Status: Completed7 comments

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  • Luke M changed status to Completed
    Team•

    Feb 5, 2025

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    I’m pleased to announce that this feature is available in the latest version 8.15.17! It’s not perfect, but it’s a start, and I welcome your feedback. More enhancements to this are coming soon.

    Also, if you haven’t already, please consider leaving a review on the app stores, it helps a ton!

    Thanks! -Luke

  • S Clark

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    Nov 8, 2024

    Luke, there is a pretty significant bug with syncing reminders in that reminders that are added in TimeFinder are DELETED if they don't exist in Apple reminders. I know that the Two-Functionality isn't there but we need to maybe disable adding if the sync is active, or have a warning or if your working on fixing the two-way that's the best.

    • Luke M

      Team•

      Nov 8, 2024

      Thank you very much for reporting this problem, Stacey. I agree with you completely—this is a significant oversight and I will make sure to address this in an upcoming update. at least until two way sync is implemented.

      Thanks again. -Luke

  • danbrooks

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    Jul 11, 2024

    Yep, if done in TimeFinder, it needs to be marked as done in Reminders as well.

    • Luke M

      Team•

      Jul 22, 2024

      As of today the app does have two-way sync for the Completion Status of a Reminder (Done / not Done). That is, if you mark an imported task as Done in TimeFinder, the Apple Reminders app should reflect that as well. Be sure to download TimeFinder v8.0.9 to take advantage of that.


      Thank you!

  • danbrooks

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    Jul 11, 2024

    Ah, I’m new. See some Reminders integration already. Now adding groups or sets of Reminders and Calendars, that can be turned on and off, would help to reduce time and improve focus; when at work, I don’t need to see my home projects list. Cooler still would be an automation that turns things on an off depending on the time of day, day of week (with an obvious override).

  • danbrooks

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    Jul 11, 2024

    This is the most critical feature, more so giving the newly updated integration of Calendar w/ Reminders. It all needs to be in one place, and in sync. It will be a game changer if you do this and do it well.