Setting Up Recurring Alarms

Recurring alarms are the backbone of ZeroMiss. Set them once, and they’ll keep you on track forever. This guide covers everything from simple daily reminders to complex custom schedules.

Understanding Recurrence Options

Daily Recurrence

The most common type - perfect for:

• Daily medications
• Morning/evening routines
• Regular meal times
• Daily vitamins

How to set:

1. Create your alarm
2. Toggle Repeat ON
3. Select Every Day
4. Choose when it ends (if ever)

Weekly Patterns

For things that happen on specific days:

• Work meetings (Monday-Friday)
• Weekend medications
• Gym days (Mon, Wed, Fri)
• Trash collection (Tuesday)

How to set:

1. Toggle Repeat ON
2. Select Weekly
3. Tap the days you need
4. Save your pattern

Custom Intervals

For non-standard schedules:

• Every 2 days
• Every 3 weeks
• Every 2 months
• Custom intervals using the interval setting

Setting End Conditions

Not all alarms should run forever. Here’s how to set limits:

End on a Specific Date

Perfect for:

• Antibiotic courses (7-10 days)
• Temporary projects
• Seasonal medications
• Short-term treatments

Steps:

1. In Repeat settings, tap Ends
2. Select On Date
3. Choose your end date
4. Confirm the selection

End After X Occurrences

Ideal for:

• “Take 20 doses” prescriptions
• Limited therapy sessions
• Course completions
• Countdown scenarios

Steps:

1. In Repeat settings, tap Ends
2. Select After
3. Enter number of times
4. Alarm counts down automatically

Never End

For ongoing needs:

• Chronic medication
• Daily routines
• Regular appointments
• Permanent reminders

Common Recurring Schedules

Medication Schedules

Twice Daily (12 hours apart):

• 8:00 AM - Morning dose
• 8:00 PM - Evening dose
• Set each as daily recurring

Three Times Daily (with meals):

• 7:00 AM - Breakfast dose
• 12:30 PM - Lunch dose
• 6:30 PM - Dinner dose

Every Other Day:

• Create alarm
• Set to repeat every 2 days
• Perfect for alternating medications

Work Schedules

Daily Standup (Weekdays only):

• 9:00 AM alarm
• Repeat: Mon-Fri
• Skip weekends automatically

Weekly Team Meeting:

• Wednesday 2:00 PM
• Repeat: Weekly on Wed
• Add 10-minute prep reminder

Monthly Reports:

• Last Friday of month
• Repeat: Monthly
• Custom: Last Friday

Exercise Routines

3x Week Workout:

• Monday 6:00 AM
• Wednesday 6:00 AM
• Friday 6:00 AM
• Each set to weekly repeat

Daily Steps Reminder:

• Every 2 hours from 9 AM-7 PM
• Skip if already completed
• Weekend different times

Family & Personal

School Drop-off (Term Time):

• 7:45 AM Mon-Fri
• End date: Last day of term
• Resume next term

Weekend Chores:

• Saturday 10:00 AM - Grocery shopping
• Sunday 9:00 AM - Meal prep
• Both weekly recurring

Complex Patterns

Shift Work

For rotating shifts:

Pattern A (Days):

• 7:00 AM start reminder
• 3:00 PM end reminder
• Repeat: Custom days

Pattern B (Nights):

• 7:00 PM start reminder
• 7:00 AM end reminder
• Alternate weekly

Intermittent Fasting

16:8 Schedule:

• 12:00 PM - Eating window opens
• 8:00 PM - Eating window closes
• Daily recurring

5:2 Diet:

• Monday & Thursday - Fast day reminders
• Other days - Normal eating
• Weekly pattern

Study Schedules

Exam Preparation:

• 6 weeks before: 1 hour daily
• 4 weeks before: 2 hours daily
• 2 weeks before: 3 hours daily
• Increasing intensity

Best Practices

Start Simple

1. Create one recurring alarm
2. Test for a few days
3. Adjust as needed
4. Add complexity gradually

Document Patterns

Keep notes on:

• Why you chose this schedule
• What works best
• Seasonal adjustments needed
• Exceptions to remember

Regular Reviews

Weekly:

• Check upcoming week
• Adjust for appointments
• Add skip dates if needed

Monthly:

• Review all patterns
• Delete expired alarms
• Optimize schedules

Quarterly:

• Major reorganization
• Seasonal updates
• Pattern effectiveness

Integration with Life

With Calendar

• Create alarms from calendar events
• Browse upcoming meetings
• Maintain work-life balance

With Health Goals

• Medication compliance
• Exercise consistency
• Sleep schedule support

With Productivity

• Deep work blocks
• Break reminders
• Review cycles

Next Steps

Master recurring alarms, then explore:

• Managing multiple topics
• Calendar synchronization

Need Help?

Questions about recurring alarms? Contact support for personalized assistance!