When adding a Reminder, the “Suggested Priority “ blocks the words while typing, so you can’t see the auto typing guesses. How can suggested priority be disabled (I never use priorities, anyway)?
This only happens on lists stored in iCloud. The lists I have on my work Exchange server never have this issue (I assume priorities aren’t supported in Exchange).
iPhone SE
I have Settings>Apps>Reminders>Show Sugestions and I don't get the suggestion your seeing.
This is what I see:
Another difference is what I see at the top of the screen if I add an item directly from the list:
This seems to indicate that I have Apple Intelligence enabled and you don't. I don't know what sort of difference that will make.
Have you tried selecting that suggested priority once to see if that makes it shut up?
mrv45335 wrote:
Yes, selecting it makes the choice go away, and then you can access the suggested words that come up as you type. I don’t think Apple Intelligence works on my iPhone SE, but I do wonder why you don’t get the suggested priority and I do. Having an inconsistent interface between users is, well, bad programming, when there isn’t a preference for such things.
Very often, when there is a new feature, Apple either turns it on or puts some kind of indicator to let you know it exists. If you aren't interested in the feature, this can be quite annoying. Over the years, I've found going part way through the process to activate whatever it is it wants me to activate makes it go away.
I probably don't get now it because I tapped on it the first time it came up. It's just not the sort of thing I'd remember, though.
In the iOS Reminders app, when you add a new reminder, you see the # (hash) icon, which you will not see under Yahoo, Outlook, or Exchange.
What it does
Having said that...
When a new Reminder is added, the name is not automatically assigned as shown in your posted image.
"New Item"
See the pic below, how it actually looks. (A Blank name)
Adding a new Reminder is usually done under the Main Screen or under a created List, as shown in the pic below.
Now, let’s take a closer look at what these suggestions actually mean. When you create a new Reminder and give it a name such as “New Item,” the system immediately offers you a suggestion—typically in the form of a List or a Priority option.
These suggestions aren’t random. They are intelligently generated based on your past behavior and interactions with the app. In other words, the system has been quietly learning from the way you’ve organized and managed reminders before.
You might be tempted to think, “But I never use priorities!” The truth is, you probably have—perhaps without realizing it. It could have happened through a small action you made in the past, or even by someone else who has used your device. The app interprets those actions as patterns and uses them to guide future suggestions, aiming to make your workflow smoother and more personalized.
So, what you’re seeing is essentially a reflection of your own history of usage. The app is trying to anticipate your needs, even if those needs were expressed unconsciously or indirectly.
See the pic below for better clarity.
We'd like to explore further by tapping on the reminders that are already added. ".... Bag" shows Suggested List, What to Cook". Another example of HDFC Security with a Suggested List "What to Cook" and when you open the Reminder, the Picture is very clear with No Priority Suggestion. See the pic below
Siri Learns
Siri Suggestions is a feature that helps enhance your experience by providing intelligent recommendations and shortcuts. It learns from your actions and app usage, gradually understanding your preferences and routines. The list of suggestions will automatically populate based on the apps you use, the times you typically use them, and your interactions with your device.
For example, if you often message a particular contact in the morning, Siri might suggest sending a message to them around that time. If you frequently listen to a specific playlist or podcast on your commute, Siri will offer that suggestion when you're typically heading out. Similarly, Siri can offer suggestions for actions like opening apps, setting reminders, or using shortcuts based on your behavior over time.
These suggestions are personalized, meaning they adapt to your habits and can change based on the context of your day, helping you save time and stay organized without having to manually search for apps or tasks. You can access Siri Suggestions from the lock screen, the search bar, and even in the "Siri & Search" settings, where you can customize how and when they appear.
Make Siri Forget.
To unlearn or reset Siri Suggestions, the only way to completely clear Siri's memory of your past actions is to restore your device from an old backup. This process essentially reverts your device to a previous state, including your app usage, preferences, and habits that Siri has learned.
When Siri Suggestions learn from your behavior, they collect data about the apps you use, the contacts you interact with, and the routines you follow. While you can disable or limit Siri Suggestions in the settings, they will not be fully reset unless you restore the device. This means the suggestions will still be based on your current usage, even if you turn them off.
If you wish to clear this learning history, restoring from an old backup—preferably one before Siri started learning or making suggestions—will remove all the stored data. However, be aware that restoring a backup will also revert your device’s settings, apps, and data to that previous state, which could result in the loss of more recent data.
See the pic below that may help you
Disable if you do not want the suggestions.
I’m talking about suggested lists or suggested reminders based on past usage. I’m talking about the Suggested Priority“ button (I guess it’s a button), which takes the place of the words that normally show up as you type. This is an interface issue, not a suggestion issue. As I never (and I am positive have never) use priorities, it would be nice to just turn off priorities. Otherwise, reminders makes typing and getting the guesses to appear not work.
Yes, selecting it makes the choice go away, and then you can access the suggested words that come up as you type. I don’t think Apple Intelligence works on my iPhone SE, but I do wonder why you don’t get the suggested priority and I do. Having an inconsistent interface between users is, well, bad programming, when there isn’t a preference for such things.
No, I have not found a fix. Given the lack of useful response, I’m guessing there isn’t a “fix”, because no one except the users see it as a problem. For Apple, it’s just the way it works, even though it doesn’t work and actually prevents use.
Even after I turn off all of Siri’s options under the Reminder settings, the “Suggested Priority” still shows up when typing in a Reminder saved in iCloud.
Btw, “New item” is what I typed. When you create a new one, the field is initially blank. That isn’t a default value for unnamed items.
My question has absolutely nothing to do with Siri or its suggestions.
Were you able to find a fix? I posted the same question yesterday and got the same response about Siri history…not what I was asking.
Disable Suggested Priority in iCloud Reminders
