How to Automate Daily Tasks with iPhone Shortcuts

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Initialize a new shortcut

   Open the Shortcuts app from your Home Screen or App Library. Tap the plus (+) icon in the top right corner to create a new, blank shortcut.

   Note: Rename your shortcut immediately by tapping the downward arrow next to the title at the top of the screen.
2. 2 min

   Add actions to the workflow

   Tap the Add Action button in the center of the screen. Use the search bar to find specific app functions, such as Send Message, Set Focus, or Get Weather.

   Note: The suggestions list displays frequently used actions based on your device usage patterns.
3. 1 min

   Arrange and customize actions

   Drag actions up or down to reorder the execution sequence. Tap the blue text within each action block to modify specific parameters, such as changing a recipient or adjusting a timer duration.

4. 30 sec

   Validate the shortcut execution

   Tap the Play button in the bottom right corner of the editor to run the shortcut immediately. Confirm that each step performs as expected and address any permission prompts that appear.

   Note: If an action fails, check the privacy settings for the specific app involved.
5. 1 min

   Add the shortcut to the Home Screen

   Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen. Select Add to Home Screen from the share sheet to generate a dedicated icon for one-tap access.

   Note: You can customize the shortcut icon by tapping the image next to the shortcut name before adding it.