Searching Your Memories

Use AI-powered semantic search to find memories by what happened, who was there, or what was said.

Memory Murals includes AI-powered semantic search that understands what you mean, not just the exact words you type. This makes finding specific memories fast and natural, even when your collection grows to hundreds of entries.

How It Works

Tap the search bar at the top of your Timeline. Type a phrase that describes what you are looking for — in plain, everyday language.

The AI searches across your titles, notes, and tagged people to find the best matches. It understands context and meaning, so it can connect your query to memories even if you do not use the exact same words.

Examples of What You Can Search

Here are some searches that work well:

"that trip to the lake with grandma" — finds memories tagged with your grandmother that mention a lake or trip
"dad's advice about work" — surfaces memories involving your father that contain career or work-related notes
"Christmas at the old house" — finds holiday memories associated with a particular place
"when the dog got loose" — locates a specific story even if the title does not mention the dog by name
"funny stories from college" — returns memories from that time period with a lighthearted tone

Natural Language Works Best

You do not need to use keywords or special syntax. Just type the way you would describe the memory to a friend. The more detail you include, the better the results.

Tips for Better Search Results

Be specific about people. Including a name helps narrow results — "trip with Uncle Joe" is better than "a family trip."
Mention the setting or event. Location and occasion details help the AI zero in on the right memory.
Write detailed notes when creating memories. The more you write in your memory notes, the more the search engine has to work with later. Even a few extra sentences make a big difference.
Tag family members. Search also checks who is tagged, so tagging people when you create a memory pays off when you search later.

When to Use Search vs. Calendar

Use Search when you remember what happened but not when
Use Calendar when you remember the date but not the details
Use both when you need to narrow down a large collection

Semantic search turns your memory collection into something you can have a conversation with. Just ask for what you are looking for, and it finds it.