iPhone Automation
Guides, tips, and ideas for Apple Shortcuts
Everything you need to know about automating your iPhone — written for people who don't want to think about it too hard.
The Best New Apple Shortcuts in iOS 26
iOS 26 shipped 25 new Shortcuts actions, most of them AI-powered. Here are the five worth your attention right now.
Read → MorningHow to Build a Morning Routine Shortcut on iPhone
One tap when you wake up. Your alarm dismissed, coffee timer started, calendar read aloud, and weather checked. Here's how to set it up.
Read → BeginnerApple Shortcuts for Beginners: What It Is and How It Works
Apple Shortcuts is already on your iPhone. Most people never open it. Here's what it does, how it works, and why it's worth five minutes of your time.
Read → Health7 Apple Shortcuts for Health and Fitness Tracking
Log water, workouts, sleep, and mood — without opening a single app. These shortcuts talk directly to Apple Health.
Read → Productivity10 iPhone Shortcuts That Actually Save Time in 2025
Not productivity theater. These ten shortcuts cut real friction from tasks people do every day — from logging expenses to setting Focus mode automatically.
Read → ExplainedShortcuts vs. Automations: What's the Difference?
Apple Shortcuts has two modes. Most people only use one. Understanding the difference changes what your iPhone can do automatically.
Read → StudentsApple Shortcuts for Students: 8 Automations for University Life
Silence your phone in lectures automatically. Log study hours. Set timers that actually stick. Eight shortcuts built around a student's day.
Read → SleepHow to Use Apple Shortcuts for Better Sleep
Your iPhone can dim automatically at 10pm, turn on Do Not Disturb, and start a sleep timer — without you touching it. Here's the setup.
Read → How-ToHow to Share Apple Shortcuts with Anyone (iCloud Links Explained)
iCloud links let you share any shortcut in one tap. The recipient installs it in two seconds. Here's exactly how it works and how to create one.
Read → Ideas25 iPhone Automation Ideas That Require Zero Coding
Everything from auto-texting your location when you leave work to logging your mood every evening. Twenty-five ideas you can set up today.
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