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Shortcuts

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description Shortcuts Overview

Shortcuts is Apple’s automation platform allowing users to create custom workflows by linking together existing apps and services within the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS ecosystems for streamlined task execution.

help Shortcuts FAQ

How do I create a custom Shortcut on my iPhone?

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad and tap the plus button in the top-right corner to start a new shortcut. You then add actions from the action library, arrange them in sequence, and configure how each step passes its output to the next.

Can I run Shortcuts on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Shortcuts is available on Apple Watch through watchOS, and you can run previously created shortcuts directly from your wrist. Shortcuts can be triggered via Siri, through a watch face complication, or by opening the Shortcuts app on the watch itself.

Can Apple Shortcuts trigger automatically based on location or time?

Yes, the Automations tab in the Shortcuts app lets you create personal automations that fire based on triggers such as arriving at or leaving a location, connecting to a specific Wi-Fi network, or a set time of day. These automations run on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.

What is the relationship between Apple Shortcuts and the old Workflow app?

Apple acquired the third-party automation app Workflow and rebranded it as Shortcuts, beginning with its deep integration into iOS starting in iOS 12. Workflow was originally an independent app, but Shortcuts is now a first-party Apple app with system-level integration across iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.

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