Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPad
In the Reminders app, you can create a grocery list to make shopping easier. Items are automatically sorted into categories such as Produce and Seafood. You can change how items are grouped, and the list remembers your preferences.
![The Reminders app showing a grocery list with items in categories such as Produce and Seafood.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C0F05C38883A170CE6F4/6758C0F55C38883A170CE700/en_US/649085d47a2c9cfeedfad47db3ce090e.png)
Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use updated reminders in iCloud. Some features aren’t available when using other accounts.
Create a new grocery list
Go to the Reminders app
on your iPad.
Enter a name for the list, tap List Type, then choose Groceries.
Choose a color and symbol for the list (optional).
Convert an existing list to a grocery list
Go to the Reminders app
on your iPad.
Tap a list, tap
(at the top-right corner), then tap Show List Info.
Tap List Type, then choose Groceries.
Add an item to your grocery list
Siri: You can quickly add an item using Siri. Say something like: “Add artichokes to my groceries list.” Learn how to use Siri.
Or without using Siri:
Go to the Reminders app
on your iPad.
In your grocery list, tap New Item, then enter a description.
To enter more information, tap Add Note.
Tap
to edit the item details. For example, you can attach a photo, set a location-based reminder, or flag an important item.
Items added to the list are automatically placed in categories. If you enter grocery items in a language different from the system language of your iPad, you can add an additional language in Settings. (Grocery categorization is available for supported languages.)