Richard, Thank you so much for this! I should look into the mall and make it back to you if I'm still dithering… All the best from Sunny Island (I'm lying) Sandy NZ Sent from The dark side of the moon
> On Feb 16, 2026, at 3:46 p.m., 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I suspected that the built in reminders might be a good option so I asked > ChatGPT and here is its response, always check answers for accuracy. > You’re looking for scheduled, persistent movement reminders on iOS — > essentially a configurable “nag” system tied to specific times of day. Below > are the most reliable options, depending on how structured you want this to > be. > ________________________________________ > 1️⃣ Apple Reminders (Built-in, Simple, Reliable) > Best for: Fixed times each day (e.g., 10:00, 1:00, 3:00). > How to set it up: > Open Reminders > Create a list called “Move” > Add a reminder like “Stand and move for 5 minutes” > Tap the ⓘ > Turn on Date > Choose Repeat → Daily > Set the time > Turn on Priority → High > Enable Remind me when messaging (optional) > Leave it incomplete so it keeps resurfacing > Why it works: > Persistent notifications > Works with Siri (“Remind me every weekday at 2 PM to move”) > No extra app required > Limitation: > One reminder per time slot (you must create multiple if you want several per > day) > ________________________________________ > 2️⃣ Due (Strongest “Nag” Behavior) > Best for: Persistent repeating alerts that keep buzzing until acknowledged. > App: Due – Reminders & Timers > Why it’s powerful: > Auto-snoozes until you mark it done > Extremely persistent (true nagging behavior) > Recurring at specific times > Fast reschedule gestures > Use case: > “Move every 2 hours between 9 AM and 5 PM” > Custom weekday/weekend patterns > If you want something that will not quietly disappear, this is the best > option. > ________________________________________ > 3️⃣ Stand Up! The Work Break Timer > Best for: Automatic interval reminders (e.g., every 45 minutes). > App: Stand Up! The Work Break Timer > Features: > Custom intervals > Active hours (e.g., 8–6 only) > Gentle but consistent nudges > Designed specifically for movement > Less manual setup than Reminders. > ________________________________________ > 4️⃣ Apple Watch Activity App (if you use one) > If you wear an Apple Watch: > Built-in Stand Reminders > Prompts you if you haven’t stood during the hour > Automatically adaptive > This is the most seamless option if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. > ________________________________________ > 5️⃣ Shortcuts Automation (Advanced Control) > If you want precision (e.g., only weekdays, only when at home, etc.): > Open Shortcuts > Go to Automation > Create Time of Day automation > Add action → Show Notification > Repeat for desired times > This gives fine-grained control without third-party apps. > ________________________________________ > Recommendation Based on “Nag” Strength > Need Best Option > Light daily reminders Apple Reminders > Persistent until dismissed Due > Interval-based Stand Up! > Passive health tracking Apple Watch > ________________________________________ > If you tell me: > How many times per day? > Fixed times vs. intervals? > Weekdays only? > Do you use an Apple Watch? > I can give you a precise configuration. > > HTH, > > Richard, USA, > he only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, > and join the dance." > -- Alan Watts (1915-1973) > > My web site: https://www.turner42.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2026 4:07 AM > To: 'Carol Pearson' via VIPhone <[email protected]> > Subject: looking for an app to nag me! > > hello to the list, > As the subject line says, I am looking for a simple app that will just nag me > at predetermined intervals to get up and move! I don't want it to give me > particular exercises or monitor anything, just to nag at me regularly. has > anyone got any suggestions for something like this or perhaps an app that's > more complicated but would have this simple functionality within it? I know I > could probably set time as all that kind of thing but I'm sure I used to have > an act that did this, I would even be open to Alexa joining in on this… > Thanks in advance, Sandy and Mr Z Sent from The dark side of the moon > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > [email protected]. 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