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automation

  1. R

    Applications for automation

    Hi, I'm looking for recommendations on automation applications that can perform certain tasks without requiring extensive coding knowledge or dealing with a very complicated interface. Specifically, I need an application that can observe and record my actions for specific tasks, and then...
  2. WU27f1xcCs

    Other London focus mode - how can I auto lock

    After reading the sad thread quoted below, I have been trying to work out an automation that would lock my phone automatically if my iPhone went out of range of my Apple Watch. Essentially the same idea as “Dynamic Lock” that was introduced with Windows 10. My phone knows when it can’t connect...
    • WU27f1xcCs
    • Thread
    • apple watch automation iphone london theft
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPhone
  3. G

    Shortcuts clipboard format problem

    I created an incredibly simple shortcut because I want to be able to take Markdown and paste it as rich text: But the result is that the only item on the system clipboard is a version in html (public.html), and while this pastes fine into Notes, apps like Mail and TextEdit just ignore it when...
    • Gurganus
    • Thread
    • automation shortcuts
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  4. maxoakland

    Focus for a Set Amount of Time

    Is there a way to set up Focus or use Shortcuts to have a specific Focus on for a set amount of time -- and then turn it off automatically after that amount of time? So far I can only seem to find how to turn it on and off automatically at specific times of day but what I really want is to turn...
    • maxoakland
    • Thread
    • automation focus shortcuts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iOS 17
  5. T

    Adjusting Color Filter Intensity via Terminal or Shortcuts on macOS

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to adjust the intensity of color filters on my Mac more precisely than what's offered in System Preferences (Accessibility->Display->Color Filters near the bottom), preferably using the Terminal or Shortcuts app. I aim to automate or quickly change settings for...
    • tilagav488
    • Thread
    • accessibility applescript automation color filters customization shortcuts terminal
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  6. PhillyGuy72

    17.3 seemed to break one of my Shortcut Automations

    I had a shortcut / automation set up where I would charge my iPhone, then Siri would say "Battery Charged" when it hit 100%. That worked great for well over a a year and 1/2. ( created using this YT video - ) After updating late week to iOS 17.3, it seemed to break it, smh. I see the shortcut...
  7. YeasirAraFath

    Automated Photo Transfer: Seeking Advice

    1. Hi everyone! 👋 I'm looking for a way to streamline my photo management between my iPhone and Pixel devices. Is there a shortcut or automation that can automatically send photos from my iPhone's camera folder to WhatsApp at a specific time every day? 2. The goal is to seamlessly transfer...
  8. M

    Automatically turn work SIM off and on at set times

    I have two SIM's (phone numbers) in my iPhone, one for work and one for personal. For years I've been wanting a way to automatically have my work line turn off at 5:30pm each weekday, then turn back on at 9:00am. This is to prevent clients from calling / messaging me after hours, which they do...
  9. MikeMcCollister

    When Connect to Power Automation and Conditional Statement

    On my iPhone 15 Pro, I have setup two automations, one to turn off the always on display when connected to power and one to turn on the always on display when not connect to power. These work fine but is there is a way to combine those into one automation that will trigger on connect and...
  10. S

    Auto Homekit movie automation.

    Does anyone know how to make an automation so when i turn on the tv i would automatically get a prompt on my phone to choose from multiple ”scenes”? I’ve created a shortcut where if I activate it it turns on the tv and I can choose if I want to close the blinds or not, and set a movie scene...
  11. C

    Can you customize behavior of the "hide menu bar" setting?

    Hi friends! I'm looking to see if it's possible to fix one of my biggest annoyances in macOS right now. I have a 14-inch notched MacBook Pro, where it makes sense to have the menu bar always visible (even in full screen apps). However, I use the Mac either docked or connected to a 16:9 monitor...
  12. E

    Focus and Automation help for silentmode.

    Hello everyone, first of all I wanna wish a "Happy New Year" to you guys! :) 🥂 I have a question, maybe you guys can help me out. I'm owning an iPhone 14P and a AW8 and I wanna create a Focus/Automation. It should contain the function when I go to work (easy doable with GPS tracking) the...
  13. E

    HomeKit Controller for Homekit - Notification if Automations has run

    Hello there, Black Friday LAST YEAR :) I bought Controller for HomeKit - nice app. I bought it because in the website they write: TROUBLESHOOTING Your Automation was just executed! The device state has not changed in the last day. My problem is: I can't figure out from the examples how to...
  14. purdnost

    HomeKit Automations Involving ecobee Thermostat Not Working Post HomeKit Architecture Upgrade

    I have HomeKit automations that adjust my ecobee thermostat temperature at certain times. Following the new HomeKit architecture upgrade, these automations have not been working. Any suggestions, please?
  15. purdnost

    HomeKit What Are Your Go-To Scenes?

    What Scenes do you use and what do they do? Mine: Good Night - Turns on nightlights around the home (1% brightness), turns off the rest of the lights, turns white noise machine on, turns porch light and seasonal smart switch (Halloween porch decorations, Christmas tree, etc.) off. Dinner...
  16. J

    HomeKit Apple TV in scenes

    Hey all. Was wondering if there’s a way to set a scene in HomeKit and have my Apple TV continue watching a show? I made a scene for my wife’s bedtime so the overhead light turns off, desk lamp dims to 5% but I don’t see a way to also trigger Apple TV to open Netflix and continue watching her...
  17. Crossway

    iPhone XS Shortcut to turn off smart plug when phone is charged

    Hello everyone, I've got my iPhone XS battery changed on October 2021 but I've been using it badly (charging to 100% and discharging up to 1%) and so battery health dropped to 88% with only 270 cycles. Right now I'm trying to charge it everytime is reaches 20% but I would like to turn off my...
    • Crossway
    • Thread
    • automation battery shortcut
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iPhone
  18. pacorob

    Universal Looking for music apps that support Apple Shortcuts Automation

    I'm looking for music apps that support Apple Shortcuts Automation. The amount of apps that support launching a playlist is really limited (apart from Apple Music, iCatcher podcast, Overcast, Castro podcast player, Broadcasts - radio stations) and some apps that are connected to Apple Music...
  19. E

    Scheduled restart

    For quite a while I've had my computer doing a nightly unattended restart, using a schedule in Energy Saver prefs. This means it's all logged-in (including several login items) and ready for the start of the day. It seems to have worked well as a strategy for keeping the system running well...
  20. seme332

    HomeKit Wrong location in HomeKit Automations

    I have recently moved to a new address and have changed my home address in my contacts card, in maps as well as in my Apple ID settings. Since moving my lights will randomly go off and music will pause at the same time randomly on my HomePods/Apple TV. I was confused why this happened, until I...
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