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August 18, 2025

How Simplify Turns Voice Notes into School-Ready To-Dos

How Simplify Turns Voice Notes into School-Ready To-Dos

No Time to Type? No Problem.

You’re holding a lunchbox in one hand, helping your child zip up their backpack with the other, and trying to remember whether tomorrow is the library day or sports day. You don’t have time to stop, open an app, and type out a reminder.

But you do have 5 seconds to say:
“Remind me to send in the school trip form by Friday.”

With Simplify, that’s all it takes. One voice note — and your reminder is sorted.

Why Voice Notes Work for Parents

Life as a parent isn’t desk-based. You’re planning things in the car, in the lift, at the supermarket checkout, or while multitasking at home. That’s why typing out events and to-dos often gets pushed to later… which sometimes means never.

Voice notes are faster, more natural, and less disruptive to your day.

Simplify lets you use that natural flow — and turns those notes into structured tasks, with no follow-up admin needed.

What Happens When You Send a Voice Note to Simplify?

  1. You speak naturally
    Say something like:
    “Remind me to pack a red T-shirt for school on Thursday morning.”
    or
    “Add a reminder for the costume day next Wednesday — needs to be superhero themed.”
  2. Simplify processes it instantly
    Its AI listens, extracts the key information (what, when, why), and confirms what it’s added.
  3. You get a clear confirmation
    Simplify replies in the chat:
    ✅ “Got it. I’ll remind you on Wednesday at 7pm to pack a red T-shirt for Thursday.”
  4. You stay on top of school life
    The task is now in your calendar or reminders — no typing, no missed dates, no stress.

Common To-Dos You Can Say Out Loud

Here are just a few examples of things you can send as voice notes:

  • “Remind me to send £30 for the school trip by Monday.”
  • “Don’t let me forget about the bake sale on Friday.”
  • “Add a note that Zara needs PE kit every Tuesday.”
  • “Library books due back on the 12th — set a reminder.”

Whether it’s recurring or one-off, Simplify understands what you mean and keeps track for you.

What Makes This Feature Stand Out?

✅ Hands-Free Organisation

Whether you're driving, cooking, or holding a toddler, you can stay organised without having to stop and type.

✅ Natural Language Understanding

You don’t need to speak in commands. Simplify understands how real parents speak — and interprets it into structured tasks.

✅ Instant Response

Within seconds, you get confirmation that your voice note has been converted into something actionable.

✅ Tailored for School Life

It’s not just a general task manager. Simplify understands the context of parenting — uniforms, clubs, supplies, events — and sets reminders accordingly.

Example in Action

Let’s say you’re out on the school run and remember something last-minute:

You: (voice note)
“Need to bring extra water bottles on Friday — it’s sports day.”

Simplify replies:
✅ “Reminder set for Thursday evening: Pack extra water bottles for Friday sports day.”

You didn’t touch your calendar. You didn’t open your notes app. And yet, it’s done.

Designed for Parents Who Are Always On the Move

Simplify wasn’t built for people with hours to plan. It was built for real parents — multitasking, running late, remembering things mid-task. Voice notes allow you to capture those moments without disrupting what you’re doing.

And because it all happens in WhatsApp, there’s no juggling platforms or learning a new system. It’s as simple as speaking.

Say it once. Let Simplify handle the rest. Try sending your next school reminder as a voice note.
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