Use the same Apple Account and enable iCloud Reminders sync.
You do not need to unlock your phone while carrying groceries. Organize the list on a larger screen, then keep the simple actions on your wrist.
01Create the list on iPhone
In Reminders on iPhone, create a shopping list and add what you need. Confirm iCloud Reminders sync is enabled.
02Find it on Apple Watch
Open Reminders on the watch, enter the list, and check that the contents have synced.
03Complete items as you shop
Tap the completion control beside an item. Use the watch add control or Siri for short additions; organize longer text on iPhone.
That’s it
An item completed on Apple Watch is also marked complete in the matching iPhone list.
Questions you may have
What if the list does not sync?
Confirm the account is the same, iCloud Reminders is on, and both devices are connected. Open Reminders on both devices, wait, and check again.
Based on official public information · 2026-10-21
Not tested on every model; features and interfaces may vary by device and software version.