5 Simple and Useful Prompt Tricks on Gemini for Everyday Life

From recalling door codes and setting reminders to interpreting doctors' handwriting and decoding appliance error messages, these simple Gemini features are often overlooked but truly useful every day.Note: "ถอดลายมือของหมอ" literally means "decipher doctors' handwriting" which is commonly hard to read.

Nowadays, when people talk about Gemini, Google's AI tool that can perform a wide range of tasks and acts as an intelligent assistant, the most frequently used features in daily life are actually small, simple functions that few people mention.

Here are five practical capabilities of Gemini.

Acts as a backup memory.

Sometimes the simplest abilities are the most valuable. Next time you have scattered information to remember—whether it’s a door code, car registration number, or anything else—just tell Gemini. Then, whenever you need that information, just ask.

How to use:

• Open Gemini.
• Start your sentence with the phrase"Remember that..."followed by what you want it to remember.
• When you want to retrieve it, just ask.

Example: "Remember that the apartment door code is 8934."

Set reminders instantly.

Speaking of memory, don’t forget that Gemini can also perform a simple but extremely useful task: helping you remember specific things at specific times. By connecting to the often overlooked Google Tasks service, no matter what device or screen you use, you can ask Gemini to remind you about anything at any day and time you want. It will set the reminder in Tasks and send a notification when the time comes. Just make sure you have installed and set up the Google Tasks app on your phone—whether Android or iPhone—to receive the notifications.

How to use:

• First, install and set up the Google Tasks app on your phone, either Android or iPhone.
• Tell Gemini what to remind you of, specifying the day and time.
• Wait for the notification to pop up when the time arrives.

Example command: “Remind me tomorrow at 9 a.m. to send an email.”

Decipher illegible handwriting.

When you come across a note that you can’t read, take a photo and ask Gemini to decipher the handwriting. You’ll be surprised how often it can interpret even messy handwriting.

How to use:

• Start by taking a photo of the unreadable text.
• Send the photo to Gemini and ask for help reading the handwriting.

Example command: "Please read the handwriting in this photo and tell me what it says."

Acts as a technician to decode error messages.

No matter what device or appliance, the next time you encounter an error code that looks like a foreign language, try asking Gemini to find out what it means and how to fix it. The more details you provide—like brand and model name—or even just a photo, the better.

How to use:

• Write down or take a photo of the error code that appears.
• Type a message to Gemini including the brand and model of the device.
• Ask for an explanation of the meaning and how to fix it.

Example command: "What does the U4 code mean on this Daikin air conditioner model, and how do I fix it?"

Acts as a repair assistant.

You can show Gemini photos of screws, joints, or any parts and ask what they are called, where to buy replacements, or anything else you want to know.

How to use:

• Take a photo of the unknown part (screw, joint, etc.).
• Send the photo to Gemini and ask for the name or where to buy it.

Example command: "What is this? What is it called? Where can I buy it?"