How to Oi!
Everything you need to know — tap any section to expand.
An Oi is a task or reminder that your brain keeps forgetting.
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Think of it like a sticky note — but one that actually yells at you.
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Add anything: "take meds", "call the dentist", "buy milk".
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Oi! figures out when to remind you based on how urgent it is.
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No need to set a specific time — just tell it how important it is.
Urgency tells Oi! how loudly and how often to remind you.
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Low — gentle nudges, not very often. Good for "someday" tasks.
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Medium — regular reminders. Good for weekly stuff.
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High — frequent reminders. Good for things due this week.
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Critical — Oi! will not let you forget. Use sparingly.
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The app learns over time — if you always say reminders are "too early", it backs off.
Add a due date and Oi! ramps up reminders as the deadline gets closer.
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No due date? No problem — Oi! still reminds you based on urgency.
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With a due date, reminders get more frequent as the deadline approaches.
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Due in 15 minutes? Expect an urgent nudge.
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Due in 3 days? Just a gentle heads-up for now.
Oi! can remind you when you arrive somewhere — like a supermarket or the office.
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When adding an Oi, tap "Add location" and drop a pin.
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When your phone detects you're nearby, Oi! fires the reminder.
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Perfect for "buy milk when near Woolies" or "ask boss about leave when at work".
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Location is only used to trigger reminders — it's never stored or shared.
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You'll be asked to allow location access the first time.
Reminders only work if notifications are turned on.
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Allow notifications when prompted — this is how Oi! reaches you.
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Reminders won't fire between 10pm and 7am (quiet hours).
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If you miss a notification, the Oi stays on your Today list.
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On iPhone: install the app to your home screen for the best experience.
Swipe right or tap the tick to mark an Oi done.
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You'll get a quick "how did that feel?" question — this helps Oi! learn your rhythm.
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"Too early" = Oi! will wait longer before reminding you next time.
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"Too late" = Oi! will remind you sooner next time.
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Completed Ois are saved so you can see what you've achieved.
Choose who delivers your reminders — from gentle to absolutely relentless.
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Oi! — friendly default. Warm nudges, no drama.
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Drill Sergeant — loud, no excuses, military energy.
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Mum / Dad — disappointed but loving. Classic.
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Football Coach — motivational, championship mindset.
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Comedian — your reminders, but make it funny.
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Manga Sensei — anime energy, destiny, power levels.
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Change your character anytime in Settings.
Tap the mic on the Add screen and just say what you need to do.
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Say something like: "Call the dentist on Friday, high urgency".
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Oi! will fill in the title, urgency, and due date automatically.
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Works best in Safari on iPhone.
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You'll need to allow microphone access the first time.
Your character won't let you delete without a fight — and that's the point.
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Tap "Delete Oi" at the bottom of any Oi's detail screen.
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Your active character will try to talk you out of it first.
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If you still want to delete, tap "Still delete" for a final warning.
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Only then does the real delete button appear — two hoops, on purpose.
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This helps ADHD brains avoid impulsive deletes they'll regret.
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Changed your mind at any point? Tap Cancel to go back.
Deleted Ois don't disappear immediately. They sit in Abandoned for 48 hours.
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After deleting, the Oi moves to the Abandoned section on your Today list.
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Your character will gently (or not so gently) shame you about it.
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A countdown bar shows how long until it's gone for good.
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Tap "Phoenix it 🔥" to rescue it and restore it to your active list.
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After 48 hours it's permanently deleted — no getting it back.
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Think of it as a cooling-off period for impulsive deletes.
A few things that make Oi! work better for how your brain works.
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Keep task titles short and specific — "call dentist" beats "sort out dental stuff".
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If a task feels overwhelming, break it into smaller Ois.
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Use Critical urgency sparingly — if everything is urgent, nothing is.
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Check your Today list first thing in the morning.
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The app works offline — no internet needed for reminders.
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Install it to your home screen so it's one tap away.