To get Siri to add to your grocery list, say "Add eggs to my groceries list". Siri adds the item to Apple Reminders, to the list with that name. If your grocery list is in another app, include the app's name so Siri sends the item there: for Grocery List, say "Add to my shopping list with Grocery List", and Siri asks what to add.

With Apple Reminders

  1. Make sure you have a list in Reminders called "Groceries", or whatever name you'll say.
  2. Say "Hey Siri, add eggs to my groceries list".
  3. Siri adds the item to that list. If the list's type is Groceries, the item is sorted into a section.

Without a list name, Siri uses your default Reminders list.

With Grocery List

  1. Say "Hey Siri, add to my shopping list with Grocery List", or "Add item with Grocery List".
  2. Siri asks what you'd like to add. Say the item.
  3. Siri adds it to your list. You don't need to open the app.

Adding with Siri is free in Grocery List; see everything else the app does on the features page. You'll also find the Add Item shortcut in the Shortcuts app, so you can put it on your Home Screen.

If Siri puts it in the wrong place

  • It went into Reminders instead of your app. Say the app's name in the request. Without it, Siri treats "groceries" and "shopping list" as Reminders lists.
  • It went into the wrong Reminders list. Say the list's exact name, or change the default list in the iPhone's Settings for Reminders.
  • Siri didn't understand the item. Say it again more slowly, or add it by typing.

FAQ

Does Siri work in other languages?

Yes. Siri works in the language it's set to. Grocery List's Siri phrases are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German and Simplified Chinese.

Can I add several items by voice at once?

Yes. In Grocery List, tap +, then Record, and say several items, such as "milk, bananas, two avocados". Each one goes on the list as its own item. See how to make a grocery list on iPhone.