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    How to make app command run automatically on login?

    can't find a better place to post this but my issues is ... that I have this program that needs to be manually run and I want to have a function of the app run automaticly everytime I login. I have no experience with AppleScrit, shells scripts, I have used Automator a few times for stuff. I lost...
  2. jollino

    Shortcut working if tapped, not if triggered via Siri

    Hello! I'm posting here in hope that someone with more experience with Shortcuts has any idea how to address an odd issue I have. I have a very simple Shortcut that calls FlightRadar24's "Start AR view" action, and nothing else. It used to work perfectly until a few weeks ago, but now calling...
    • jollino
    • Thread
    • flightradar shortcuts siri
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 16
  3. DanRO

    Shortcut for turning on/off the always on display?

    I want to create a button to put in assistive touch for turning on or off the always on display. I’ve seen that I can also put shortcuts in it and I wanted to create a shortcut that does that, but I can’t seem to find this option. Has anyone tried doing this?
    • DanRO
    • Thread
    • always on iphone 14 pro max shortcuts
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 16
  4. jvansant

    iPad Customize iPad external keyboard shortcuts

    Is there a way to edit the default iPad keyboard shortcuts? E.g. changing the default new tab in safari from CMD+T to CMD+E. I understand that in Settings if you navigate to Accessibility > Keyboards > Full keyboard access there is some ability to modify preset and custom made shortcuts from the...
    • jvansant
    • Thread
    • external keyboard ipad ipad keyboard ipados keyboard shortcuts shortcuts
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad
  5. T

    Resolved Shortcut IF statement not completing actions

    I have a shortcut that I have created to complete different mobile data setup actions depending on where I land on a plane... basically if I land at home, set mobile voice and data to primary, turn on mobile data, etc; if I land in Mexico, set mobile voice and data to Mexico, turn on mobile...
  6. rhett7660

    iPhone Shortcuts App - Now showing "Which One" in selection

    Hello, See screen shots. I have a shortcut that provides a dropdown list of apps. The short cut resides in a widget on my main home screen. However, prior to iOS 16 update, there was never the words "Which One?" at the top. I have deleted the shortcut and rebuilt it, however each time it...
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    iOS App that can directly access/automatically set up conditions for Automation in Shortcuts??

    Is it possible for an externally created app that can directly access the automation feature (in shortcuts) and instantly set up an automation setting that will run the app? So the user doesn't have to set the automation up, they only have to give the app permission to access shortcuts and the...
  8. H

    Use shortcuts to change Mobile Data settings

    I would like to know if anyone knows a way to use the Shortcuts app to change settings in the Mobile Data area of the Settings app. I use my iPhone with 2 SIMs, personal and work. I switch the work one on workdays in the morning and off in the evening - manually. Additionally, when I turn...
    • holzlondon
    • Thread
    • data switching mobile data multi-sim shortcuts sim switching
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 15
  9. H

    Shortcuts/Automator help - Batch rename files from a spreadsheet

    I've got a bit of a shortcuts/automator question for anyone who might be able to help At the moment I have a folder of files named after checksums (i.e. 7d835e2e1ddba48c0d135d72ef5dcdd1). I have a spreadsheet that contains a column for the checksum, then a second column with the actual filename...
  10. 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...
  11. R

    Shortcuts - Convert all selected files to individual PDFs

    Hi ! I'm trying to create a Shortcut that would do the following : - turn all selected files (PDFs, images) into individual PDFs - keep the names of the original files - save the newly created PDFs into a subfolder of the current location with the same filenames as the original files Can...
    • RGAlix
    • Thread
    • pdf shortcut shortcut app shortcuts shortcuts app
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. J

    iPhone Shortcuts app: Listening for input

    I am trying to create a shortcut that's akin to a music sleep timer. I'd like to have a way to have it pause right before it's supposed to pause the audio and ask if the user would like to continue it. Ideally, there would be a beep or vibration to cue that the device is listening and if the...
  13. S

    HomePod How to independently adjust volumes of two HomePod minis via shortcuts

    Can you set the volume for two HomePods via Shortcuts so that the HomePods are at different volumes? I know that I can set the volume for ALL of my HomePods together in the Home app. But I want my HomePods at different volumes.
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    iPhone 13 Pro Max Siri shortcuts

    Guys - this morning when doing a disarm on my security panel at home, iphone automatically prompted for creating a siri shortcut which I went through but it doesn't show listed in the shortcuts app. Any other place I should look into? Thx
    • etaleb
    • Thread
    • shortcuts siri
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPhone
  15. Reggaenald

    How to use Add Music to Next shortcut action?

    How does the „Add Music to Next of Playing Next“ shortcut action work? Has anyone used it? I can’t make it work for my potential use case. For example, I want to and can play a song (using shortcut actions), then I’d like to add another fixed song to next. My real use case would actually be, ok...
    • Reggaenald
    • Thread
    • shortcuts shortcuts app
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 15
  16. ckuttner

    Automating Display settings?

    OK....I'm a newbie to Shortcuts and Automator, and may be missing the obvious: I am a physician and have my Apple Watch 6 and iPhone 8 not going to Do Not Disturb at night, as I have to be available for calls (which are, fortunately, rare). Each bedtime, I go to Settings on my AW6 and go to...
  17. rctneil

    Shortcuts to erase junk and deleted messages in Mail

    Hey, As I hate the numbers next to all my Junk and Deleted folders for all my mailboxes in Mac Mail, i'd like a shortcut that effectively does the following: Open Mail Clicks the "Mailbox" menu Clicks the "Erase Junk Mail" option Click "Erase" in the popup. Clicks the "Mailbox" menu Hovers...
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    iPhone 13 Is there a real quick dial widget for iPhone (iOS 15)?

    After 10 years (give or take) with android, I made the switch to an iPhone. Now things that used to be super trivial so far were gone. The most annoying thing for me is the quick dial widget that I used most often. I've download several app widget from the App store (even paid for some) only...
    • BenBatsir
    • Thread
    • call shortcuts widget
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iPhone
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    This shortcut can enable AirPlay to Mac on any older, pre-2018 Mac (requires SIP off)

    This shortcut can enable AirPlay to Mac on any older, pre-2018 Mac (requires SIP off) https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/e34af64665c54c6a8f382b0bc829cb83 Here's a bonus shortcut to launch Maps with 3D landmarks and interactive globe on any Intel-based Mac (also requires SIP off)...
  20. D

    Automation To Stop Charging at 80%

    Recently got a smart plug and was interested to see if I could set up an automation that would allow it to stop charging at 80 (or whatever percentage). Was able to do this as a normal shortcut but automations, from what I understand, can only be done through the home app, which can only be...
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