> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mem.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Heads Up

> See the information you need—right when you need it.

## Overview

**Heads Up** is your real-time context panel inside Mem. As you create or open a note, Mem’s AI understands the *bigger context*—people, projects, topics—and **automatically surfaces related notes** in a right-hand sidebar.

This follows Mem’s philosophy: you don’t always know what you don’t know. Like a friendly “tap on the shoulder,” Heads Up helps you **rediscover** the right information at the right moment, so you **spend less time digging** and more time moving work forward.

**Key ideas**

* **Context-aware**: Works on **new and existing notes**; recognizes people, customers, topics, and projects.
* **Opinionated, low-friction**: No manual setup or tagging needed.
* **Serendipitous rediscovery**: Brings back things you *didn’t even remember to search for*.

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## What You’ll See in the Heads Up Panel

Heads Up organizes surfaced content into clear **sections**:

### Meeting Timeline

A chronological **timeline of past meeting notes** for the person, customer, or recurring series you’re writing about.

* Automatically threads weekly 1:1s or customer accounts.
* Perfect for prep: skim last decisions, open actions, and running topics.

<Tip>
  During meetings, keep **Meeting Timeline** open to avoid rehashing old decisions.
</Tip>

### Related Topic Bundle

A **bundle** of notes Mem identifies as topically related to the one you’re editing.

* Great for **research**: past clippings, outlines, and drafts.
* Great for **planning**: assemble roadmaps, trip plans, or strategies.

### Related Collections

The collections Mem identifies as topically related to the note you’re editing.

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## How to Use Heads Up

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="On the Mac, Windows, and Web apps" icon="laptop">
    <Steps>
      <Step>Open the **Heads Up** tab in the right sidebar (next to Mem Chat).</Step>

      <Step>
        Scan sections:

        * **Meeting Timeline** for person/customer/series context
        * **Related Topic Bundle** for research and planning
      </Step>

      <Step>Click a surfaced note to open it side-by-side with your current note.</Step>
      <Step>Broaden results with **Find More**, or switch to **Mem Chat** for targeted queries.</Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="On the iOS app" icon="mobile-notch">
    <Steps>
      <Step>**Swipe from the right edge** (or tap the double-arrow icon) to reveal Heads Up.</Step>
      <Step>Browse Meeting Timeline and Topic Bundles just like on desktop.</Step>
      <Step>Tap a surfaced note to open it inline.</Step>
      <Step>Use **Find More** or switch to **Chat** to refine context.</Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## When to Use Heads Up

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Meeting Prep" icon="calendar">
    Walk into a 1:1 and instantly see the **timeline** of previous sessions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Research & Writing" icon="pen">
    Draft with past clippings, notes, and outlines surfaced automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Planning" icon="map">
    Gather scattered notes into a single hub for your roadmap or trip plan.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Serendipitous Rediscovery" icon="lightbulb">
    Capture a new idea and reconnect with similar ones from the past.
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Tip>
  When writing, hit **Find More** to discover more loosely related notes and ideas.
</Tip>

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## FAQs

### Why is it called "Heads Up"?

Because it’s about awareness without effort—like someone leaning over and whispering, *“Hey, just so you know…”* at exactly the right time.

### Does Heads Up in Mem work on both new and existing notes?

Yes. Heads Up surfaces context whether you’re creating or revisiting a note.

### Can I customize what appears in Heads Up in Mem?

Not yet. Heads Up is intentionally opinionated. Use **Find More** or **Mem Chat** when you want more control.