Don’t Miss a Thing: Activate Persistent Reminder Notifications on Samsung Galaxy S25

Modern smartphones are designed to keep us informed, yet missing a notification can mean overlooking something important. On the Samsung Galaxy S25, notification reminders help you stay organized by repeating alerts or reminding you about pending tasks. This guide explains clearly how to enable and customize them on One UI 7, ensuring you never miss a message or deadline again.

Enabling Notification Reminders on Galaxy S25

Notification reminders let your Galaxy S25 repeat missed alerts or provide gentle prompts for apps you select. Follow these steps to activate them:

1. Open Settings on your Galaxy S25.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Select Advanced settings.
4. Tap Repeat notification alerts (or Notification reminders, depending on your region).
5. Turn it on and choose how often you want alerts repeated—such as every 1, 3, or 5 minutes.
6. Decide whether you want reminders for all apps or only specific ones like Messages or Calls.

If the option does not appear in Notifications, some Galaxy models place it under:
Settings > Accessibility > Advanced settings > Notification reminders.

Samsung’s documentation confirms that these settings let users receive repeated notifications for missed alerts, improving responsiveness and accessibility.

Setting Up Task and To-Do Reminders

For planned activities or deadlines, use the built-in Reminders app:

1. Open the Reminders app.
2. Tap the Menu icon > Settings > Notifications.
3. Ensure Allow notifications is enabled.
4. Customize alert style, sound, and vibration.

The Reminders app syncs automatically with your Samsung Account and can integrate with Microsoft To Do, ensuring consistent alerts across your Galaxy devices.

Using Bixby for Smart Voice Reminders

Samsung’s Bixby assistant adds a hands-free way to create reminders. Simply say:

“Hi Bixby, remind me to send the report at 4 PM.”

Bixby generates a time-based or location-based reminder that appears both in the Reminders app and your notification panel. Samsung explains that Bixby “takes reminders to another level by letting you set reminders with your voice,” improving accessibility and multitasking efficiency.

Showing Reminders on the Lock Screen

To ensure reminders are visible even when the screen is off:

1. Go to Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Notifications.
2. Select Show content and choose Notification style: Detailed.
3. Confirm that Reminders and Messages are allowed to appear on the lock screen.

On One UI 7, you can also use Now Bar or Now Brief to keep essential reminders visible for quick reference. This feature helps users check time-sensitive alerts without unlocking the phone.

Managing App-Specific Notification Priorities

If you prefer reminders only from selected apps:

• Open Settings > Notifications > App notifications.
• Tap the desired app and toggle Show notifications.
• Set importance level to High, Default, or Silent.

For the Reminders app, it’s best to disable battery optimization so notifications arrive on time:
Settings > Battery > Background usage limits > Never sleeping apps > Add Reminders.
Samsung support recommends this configuration to prevent delayed or missing alerts.

Repeat Alerts vs. Scheduled Reminders

These two options serve different needs:

• Repeat alerts replay missed notifications (for example, unread messages or missed calls).
  Best for: communication and critical updates.
• Scheduled reminders are manually created tasks in the Reminders app or through Bixby.
  Best for: events, meetings, and task management.

Using both together helps you stay responsive and organized without cluttering your notification tray.

Troubleshooting Notification Reminders

If reminders don’t behave as expected, try these quick fixes:

• No reminder sound:
  Check Settings > Sound and vibration > Notification sound, and ensure tones are not muted.
• Reminders not appearing:
  Turn off Battery optimization for the Reminders app.
• Lock screen notifications missing:
  Enable “Show on Always On Display” under Lock screen and AOD settings.
• Sync issues between devices:
  Ensure your Samsung Account is logged in and synchronization is turned on for reminders.

Samsung advises that aggressive battery-saving settings may delay notifications; marking key apps as “Unrestricted” often solves this issue.

Privacy and Attention: What Science Says

Notification reminders can improve task management, but excessive alerts may reduce focus.
A study from the University of Texas found that “frequent smartphone alerts increase inattention and hyperactivity symptoms, even when the device is silent.”
To balance focus and awareness, enable reminders only for essential apps and silence non-critical ones.

Advanced Tips and Automation

Enhance your experience with smart automation:

• Bixby Routines: Automatically enable reminders during work hours or disable them at night.
• Good Lock and NotiStar: Review dismissed notifications or filter missed alerts.
• Calendar integration: Sync reminders from Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook for unified alerts.

These advanced tools make your Galaxy S25 function like a personal assistant that adapts to your routine.

Conclusion

Enabling notification reminders on the Samsung Galaxy S25 helps you manage missed alerts and stay productive.
Navigate to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Repeat notification alerts or use Bixby and the Reminders app for more advanced scheduling.

Customize your setup wisely—keep essential alerts active, silence the rest, and let your Galaxy S25 keep you informed, not distracted.

FAQ

1. Why aren’t my reminders showing?

Check app permissions and battery settings to allow background activity.

2. Can I create reminders using only my voice?

Yes. Use Bixby by saying “Hi Bixby, remind me to…”

3. Do reminders appear on Galaxy Watch?

Yes, if your watch is synced with your Samsung account and notification access is enabled.

4. Can I set vibration-only reminders?

A: Yes, adjust vibration settings under Notifications > Sound and vibration.

5. Why is the repeat interval limited?

A: Samsung limits repeat intervals to optimize battery performance and avoid alert fatigue.

References (summarized from credible sources)

• Samsung Support – Notification settings, Accessibility reminders, and Bixby integration.
• University of Texas – Study on smartphone notifications and attention.
• Wired – Overview of Galaxy S25 lock screen and Now Bar features.