Show HN: Notifikai – Set and get reminders through simple text messages(notifikai.com)
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Show HN: Notifikai – Set and get reminders through simple text messages
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"I kept forgetting small daily tasks when I was away from my phone or offline." -> "No app, no setup, no logins—just plain SMS"
If you keep forgetting small daily tasks when away from phone, how does receiving a sms actually remind you when you're away from the phone? Or offline (what may mean no signal, no (mobile) internet, active airplane mode, empty battery or switched off devices)
Moreover, when a mobile phone is needed for SMS receiving to be remembered of a daily task at a certain point in time - why not use the preferred calender app or reminder app that is on device and of one's choice with a reoccurring event set?
I use the built-in alarm clock app to alarm me to "take your pills" at 9pm daily, at 7am it's urging me to wake up, at 8pm it reminds me to be at movies, etc.. I don't even have to think about or remember the tasks.
I think its "I found a method to solve a pain in the a*. Now I search for actual pains in a*es in pain." Or in other words: "problem solved. Now let's produce a problem".
Also, group reminders for my daily tasks? Daily summaries of my daily tasks? Integrations into what? Outlook? Calender apps? My digital wall clock?
Sorry mate. You solve something that is solved already. I ain't gonna give you my mobile number.
If you keep forgetting small daily tasks when away from phone, how does receiving a sms actually remind you when you're away from the phone? Or offline (what may mean no signal, no (mobile) internet, active airplane mode, empty battery or switched off devices)
Moreover, when a mobile phone is needed for SMS receiving to be remembered of a daily task at a certain point in time - why not use the preferred calender app or reminder app that is on device and of one's choice with a reoccurring event set?
I use the built-in alarm clock app to alarm me to "take your pills" at 9pm daily, at 7am it's urging me to wake up, at 8pm it reminds me to be at movies, etc.. I don't even have to think about or remember the tasks.
I think its "I found a method to solve a pain in the a*. Now I search for actual pains in a*es in pain." Or in other words: "problem solved. Now let's produce a problem".
Also, group reminders for my daily tasks? Daily summaries of my daily tasks? Integrations into what? Outlook? Calender apps? My digital wall clock?
Sorry mate. You solve something that is solved already. I ain't gonna give you my mobile number.
Hey, appreciate the thoughtful feedback, seriously. You’re right that if someone already lives inside their calendar or reminder app, they probably don’t need Notifikai.
But that’s not who it’s for. Notifikai isn’t trying to reinvent the calendar, it’s for people who never open those apps, don’t want to set them up, or prefer the simplicity of text. A lot of people (especially outside the tech bubble) still rely on SMS every day — contractors, drivers, field workers, or anyone who wants to set a quick reminder without dealing with apps, permissions, or notifications that get lost behind do not disturb.
And “offline” here doesn’t mean airplane mode, it means away from apps and data. The whole point is: no downloads, no logins, no setup, no app fatigue, just text and get reminded.
So you’re right, for you, this might not be solving a problem. But for people who don’t want to open Google Calendar, who don’t use iPhones, or who prefer texting over tapping through settings, this is the simplest possible way to stay organized.
Different tools for different habits. Notifikai just happens to fit the kind of person who’d rather send a quick text than fiddle with an app.
But that’s not who it’s for. Notifikai isn’t trying to reinvent the calendar, it’s for people who never open those apps, don’t want to set them up, or prefer the simplicity of text. A lot of people (especially outside the tech bubble) still rely on SMS every day — contractors, drivers, field workers, or anyone who wants to set a quick reminder without dealing with apps, permissions, or notifications that get lost behind do not disturb.
And “offline” here doesn’t mean airplane mode, it means away from apps and data. The whole point is: no downloads, no logins, no setup, no app fatigue, just text and get reminded.
So you’re right, for you, this might not be solving a problem. But for people who don’t want to open Google Calendar, who don’t use iPhones, or who prefer texting over tapping through settings, this is the simplest possible way to stay organized.
Different tools for different habits. Notifikai just happens to fit the kind of person who’d rather send a quick text than fiddle with an app.
Point.
Please send me your feedback
Body: Hey everyone,
I built Notifikai because I kept forgetting small daily tasks when I was away from my phone or offline. Most reminder apps need logins, notifications, or constant internet—so I made something simpler.
With Notifikai, you just send a text like:
“Remind me to take my vitamins at 9am tomorrow.”
Then at 9am, you’ll get a text that says:
“Take your vitamins.”
No app, no setup, no logins—just plain SMS. You can create one-time or recurring reminders, manage them by replying to messages, and it all works anywhere a text message does.
I’d love feedback on what features would make this even more useful (for example: group reminders, daily summaries, or integrations).
Try it out here → https://notifikai.com
Thanks, Luke