Save Time with Siri Shortcuts

Shortcuts automate multiple-step tasks that you do regularly on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, from getting directions to the next event on your calendar to letting your spouse know when you’ll be home. Tons of third-party apps offer Shortcuts integration; their actions appear in the Shortcuts app. Better yet, you can activate shortcuts with a simple phrase on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or HomePod. (Fair warning: shortcuts that open an app on your iOS/iPadOS device probably won’t work on the HomePod.) I give an overview of basic ways to use shortcuts here. Check out Rosemary Orchard’s Take Control of Shortcuts for the nitty gritty.

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