Microsoft is stepping up Copilot’s usefulness with a brand-new Reminders feature that brings timely push notifications straight to users’ smartphones. The feature is currently rolling out on Android and iOS, with limited functionality available on the web, making Copilot more competitive with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
With this update, users can ask Copilot to remind them about tasks such as “remind me in 10 minutes” even while using Copilot on the web. When the time comes, Copilot sends a push notification to the user’s phone, provided the app is installed and notifications are enabled. According to a report by Windows Latest, reminders will not be delivered if notification permissions are disabled on Android or iOS.
Although the feature is still in testing, Microsoft is reportedly rolling it out to a wider audience.
How Copilot Reminders Work
Microsoft says that Copilot Reminders sync across devices, but reminder notifications are currently delivered only on mobile devices. The company has not yet confirmed whether the Windows 11 version of Copilot will support reminder alerts in a future update.
To receive reminders, users must:
- Have the Copilot app installed on Android or iOS
- Enable notification permissions for the app
Users can create one-time or recurring reminders, making it useful for tasks like preparing for weekly meetings or building daily habits. Microsoft also highlighted that reminder content can change dynamically for example, users could receive a new Spanish word every day instead of a static message.
Reminder Limits for Free and Paid Users
As per the report:
- Free Copilot users can create up to five reminders
- Microsoft 365 subscribers can create up to 20 reminders
All reminders can be managed directly from the Copilot mobile app. Users can head to Settings to view, add, edit, or delete existing reminders with ease.
How Copilot Reminders Compare to ChatGPT and Perplexity
Microsoft’s move follows similar features introduced by rival AI platforms. Earlier in 2025, OpenAI launched the Tasks feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to schedule one-time and recurring reminders such as birthday alerts, weekly news briefings, and daily routines. Tasks could be created directly within chats, with ChatGPT also suggesting tasks based on conversations subject to user approval. The feature was initially rolled out to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers during beta testing.
Meanwhile, Perplexity introduced task scheduling through its AI chatbot on WhatsApp, enabling users to set reminders and receive recurring updates using natural language. However, due to changes in Meta’s policies, Perplexity’s AI bot on WhatsApp was later removed.