A reminder usually alerts you to a programme or helps return to its channel; it does not necessarily record or even open the stream automatically. The behaviour depends on the player and device notification settings. Read the reminder action before treating it as a recording schedule.
Inspect the action label
A bell, calendar item and record icon can look similar from across a room. Open the programme details and read what will happen. If the player offers both reminders and recording, they may require different permissions and have different operating-system limitations.
Test with a nearby programme
Set a reminder a few minutes ahead while the device is in the state you normally leave it. Notice whether the app must remain open and whether the notification is audible or only visual. Cancel the test afterwards so your reminder list stays understandable.
Keep schedule changes in mind
Live events and breaking news can shift programme times. A reminder based on old guide data may fire at the original time even if the broadcast has moved. Refresh the guide and consult the broadcaster’s current schedule for an important event.
