HomeMinder Support

Reminders for the household upkeep that's easy to forget.

Questions, problems, or ideas? Email wjfrench@proton.me and you'll get a reply, usually within a couple of days. Answers to the most common questions are below.

Common Questions

How do reminders work?

When an item comes due, HomeMinder sends a notification at 9 AM that day. Reminders are scheduled on your device, so they work without an internet connection. If you're not seeing them, check that notifications are enabled for HomeMinder in the iOS Settings app.

What happens when I mark something done?

The item's cycle restarts from that day, and the next reminder is scheduled accordingly. If a filter is on a 90-day cycle and you change it three weeks late, the next reminder lands 90 days from when you actually changed it — not from when it was originally due.

Can I mark something done without opening the app?

Yes. Press and hold the reminder notification and choose Mark as Done. Tapping the notification instead opens the app to that item.

How do I add the Home Screen widget?

Touch and hold an empty area of your Home Screen, tap the + button, search for HomeMinder, and add the Next Due widget. It shows the item due soonest, along with a count if several are overdue.

Do I need an account?

No. Everything works without one, and your items stay on your device. An account is only for backing up your list and syncing it to another device.

How do I back up or sync my items?

Tap the person icon in the top left, then create an account or sign in. Your items back up automatically from then on. Signing in on another device merges the two lists — if the same item exists in both, whichever was marked done more recently wins.

How do I delete my account?

Tap the person icon, then Delete Account…, and confirm with your password. Your account and everything backed up with it are removed immediately and permanently. The items on your device are unaffected, and the app keeps working without the account.

I got a new iPhone — will my items come across?

If you restore the new phone from a backup, your items come with it. Otherwise, sign in to your account on the new device and your backed-up items will download.

Privacy

HomeMinder collects nothing unless you create an account, and even then only your email address and your items. The full details are in the privacy policy.