Are you tired of manually adding birthdays to your iPhone calendar, but don’t want to clutter your contacts list with people you may not even know? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add birthdays to your iPhone calendar without adding them as contacts. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open the Calendar App
First, open the calendar app on your iPhone. You can find it on your home screen or by searching for it in the search bar.
Step 2: Create a New Event
Next, create a new event by tapping the “+” sign in the top right corner of the screen. This will bring up a new event screen.
Step 3: Enter the Birthday Information
Enter the birthday information in the event title field. For example, “John’s Birthday”. Then, set the date and time of the birthday. You can also add any additional notes or reminders if you’d like.
Step 4: Change the Event to Repeat Annually
In order for the birthday to appear annually on your calendar, you’ll need to change the event to repeat annually. To do this, tap on the “Does not repeat” option and select “Custom”. Then, select “Yearly” and choose the date range that you want the event to repeat.
Step 5: Save the Event
Once you’ve entered all the birthday information and set it to repeat annually, tap the “Done” button to save the event to your calendar.
Question and Answer
Q: Can I add multiple birthdays to my calendar using this method?
A: Yes, you can add as many birthdays as you’d like using this method. Simply create a new event for each birthday and set it to repeat annually.
Q: Will the person whose birthday it is receive a notification?
A: No, the person whose birthday it is will not receive a notification unless you specifically set a reminder for yourself in the event.
Q: Will the birthday appear on my lock screen?
A: Yes, the birthday will appear on your lock screen as long as you have notifications for the calendar app turned on.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily add birthdays to your iPhone calendar without cluttering your contacts list. This is a great way to stay on top of important dates and never forget a birthday again!