I’m so excited
There’s a lot to be excited for in Shortcuts for iOS 14
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Shortcuts is getting several exciting new features in iOS 14. Here are some of my favorites.
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Siri Shortcuts
watchOS 7
You can run Shortcuts locally without your iPhone in watchOS 7
Apple has confirmed that its new watchOS 7 feature, Siri Shortcuts, doesn't need an iPhone to function.
Scripting with Shortcuts
The ‘If’ action is useful, but it can also be a lot of fun
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Using the "If" action in Shortcuts, I’ve created a button that can play different types of music with just one tap. Here’s how you make something like that for yourself.
#Finally
Stop Siri from announcing a shortcut has finished with this simple tip
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Siri isn't perfect, but it's a wonderful way to run shortcuts. Nobody knows why it has to audibly confirm a shortcut's completion every time – and here's how to shut it up.
Scripting with Shortcuts
Dip your toe in the waters of Shortcuts scripting
The Scripting menu in Shortcuts can be an intimidating place, but it holds so much potential. Let’s start our journey by delving into its available actions.
Almost HomeKit
TP-Link adds Siri Shortcuts integration for Kasa line of smart accessories
The popular Kasa line of smart home accessories can now be used with Siri voice controls, even through the HomePod.
Tag it up
Automate your routine with just a tap with the best NFC tags
NFC tags are a convenient way to make your HomeKit scenes, Siri Shortcuts, or anything else you can think of just a tap away. Here's the best NFC tags that you can buy today.
Close to HomeKit
These smart gadgets don't work with HomeKit, but they still work with Siri!
Ever wish that you could add Siri controls to accessories that don't quite fit into the HomeKit mold? Siri Shortcuts can do just that with these smart gadgets that work with Apple's voice assistant.
Siri is here!
You can finally tell Siri to vacuum your home with an update to Neato vacs
A new update for Neato robot vacuums adds support for voice control via Siri!
Sweet dreams
I've spent 2 months with the bed of the future, here's how sweet it is.
An adjustable bed base with Siri and Shortcuts? No, you are not dreaming! Check out our review.