{"id":82437,"date":"2022-05-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=82437"},"modified":"2022-05-02T09:51:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:51:04","slug":"getting-started-with-ios-shortcuts-and-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/82437-getting-started-with-ios-shortcuts-and-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with iOS Shortcuts and Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all have our morning routine, be it turning on an <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Music playlist<\/a> or loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/apple-news\/id1066498020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News app<\/a>. But wouldn\u2019t it be great if our iPhones could do that routine automatically? Shortcuts on iOS is an easy way to incorporate iPhone automation to speed up the little things we do every day. They\u2019re quick to set up and can help you get the most out of your iPhone and apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-up-shortcuts\">Setting up Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortcuts are single-click actions that trigger a series of functions, like cropping a photo or calculating a tip. After reading this post, think about how you most use your iPhone. What are the little things that add up to many taps and swipes through apps? If you\u2019re regularly doing 5 or 6 steps for a simple task, you\u2019ll benefit from a shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='1170' height='659' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OXsp_LQ0uEA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To start working with your own shortcuts, launch the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/shortcuts\/id915249334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shortcuts app<\/a>, which is installed by default. I am going to make a shortcut to send text messages to my group of friends, so I will name this action \u201cDad\u2019s Group.\u201d Here are the steps to create this shortcut:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create a shortcut by clicking the plus (+) sign in the upper-right corner.<\/li><li>Name the Group.<\/li><li>Press Add Action.<\/li><li>Navigate to the Apps header.<\/li><li>Select Messages.<\/li><li>Choose Send Message.<\/li><li>Enter the Recipients.<\/li><li>Click the Settings slider to choose where the Shortcut will be used.<\/li><li>Add the Shortcut to the Homescreen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage.jpg\" alt=\"Dad's Group Send Message Shortcut\" class=\"wp-image-82439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-226x120.jpg 226w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-284x151.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-190x101.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-226x120@2x.jpg 452w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-284x151@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0010_SendMessage-190x101@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>The new Dad\u2019s Group Send Message Shortcut in action<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shortcuts-with-options\">Shortcuts with options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This shortcut is a little basic, and half the time I send pictures to my friends instead of texts. By adding an additional rule to the action list, we can extend the Shortcut with the option to choose either a text message or a photo to send to the group. Step back into the shortcut and start to modify the action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search the Action bar for the \u201cChoose from menu\u201d action and add it to the Shortcut.<\/li><li>Click-and-drag the new action and place it earlier in the sequence list.<\/li><li>Rename \u201c1\u201d to <strong>Send Text<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Rename \u201c2\u201d to <strong>Send Photo<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click-and-drag the Send Message action and drop it over the new Send Text action header. This will map the action to the button in our Shortcut.<\/li><li>Locate the \u201cSelect Photos\u201d action in the search bar.<\/li><li>Click-and-drag the Select Photos action onto the Send Photo action header.<\/li><li>Add an additional Send Message action to take the selected photos and text them.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the same Shortcut has a pop-out menu and a choice of sending a text or a photo! A small notification appears when you run the Shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accessibility-integration\">Accessibility integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>iOS pairs Shortcuts with Accessibility features to create even more possibilities for iPhone automation. When I start my commute each morning, loading up playlists in Apple Music and getting directions in Google Maps takes quite a few taps and swipes. Using Shortcuts, we can quickly automate this process by searching for a series of actions. I\u2019d like my Shortcut to run when I tap the back of the phone twice to skip using the Homescreen altogether. To do this, I need to build the Shortcut first and then pair it to the accessibility option (double-tap) second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Shortcuts, by using the search field, I\u2019ve set up three actions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launch a playlist in Apple Music.<\/li><li>Open Google Maps and display my current location.<\/li><li>Turn on Do Not Disturb mode.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music.jpg\" alt=\"Drivetime Shortcut\" class=\"wp-image-82440\" width=\"345\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music.jpg 690w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-216x323.jpg 216w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-127x190.jpg 127w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-80x120@2x.jpg 160w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-216x323@2x.jpg 432w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0020_Commuter_Action_Music-127x190@2x.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Our three-action Drivetime Shortcut<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To pair this event with Accessibility, go to Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Touch, switch Back Tap On, and Double Tap to your Shortcut (in this case, Drivetime).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Enabling Accessibility option\" class=\"wp-image-82441\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-scaled.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-243x120.jpg 243w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-284x140.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-190x94.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-243x120@2x.jpg 486w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-284x140@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0025_DoubleTap-190x94@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Enabling the double-tap Accessibility option<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Physically tapping the back cover of the iPhone twice will now play Apple Music and launch Google Maps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-third-party-integration\">Third-party integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many third-party applications feature integrations with Shortcuts. <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello<\/a> is a great project management tool. Adding cards to Trello can be quickly set up as a Shortcut. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create a shortcut by clicking the plus (+) in the upper right.<\/li><li>Name the Shortcut.<\/li><li>Press Add Action.<\/li><li>Navigate to the Apps header.<\/li><li>Select Trello.<\/li><li>Add Trello Card.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This action makes adding cards to a Trello list quick and easy, and I can pick up my notes later on my desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello.jpg\" alt=\"Trello Shortcut\" class=\"wp-image-82442\" width=\"563\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-214x120.jpg 214w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-284x159.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-190x106.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-214x120@2x.jpg 428w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-284x159@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC_iOS_Shortcuts_0030_Trello-190x106@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><figcaption>My new Trello Shortcut<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few different ways you can automate your everyday digital life. There are many more ways to combine these actions with neat, time-saving hacks. Shortcuts are also compatible with AirTags, Apple Watch, and Home Kit, and the search functionality inside the Shortcuts app makes it a snap to get up and running quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/76068-experimenting-with-nfc-tags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experimenting With NFC Tags: iPhone Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/75900-convert-iphone-videos-into-gifs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Turn iPhone &amp; iPad Videos Into GIFs Using Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/46457-the-ios-12-shortcuts-app-part-3-creating-and-using-simple-shortcuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The iOS 12 Shortcuts App Part 3: Creating and Using Simple Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li><a 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