How can Siri Shortcuts help you be more productive and efficient?

Getting Started

If you’re an iPhone user looking to save time and streamline your daily tasks, then Siri Shortcuts is the perfect tool for you.

Siri Shortcuts allows you to create custom voice commands that trigger a series of actions on your device.

This feature is ideal for busy individuals who want to improve productivity and efficiency.

How to

1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the “+” icon to create a new shortcut.
3. Select “Add Action” to choose the first action in your shortcut.
4. Choose the action you want to perform, such as sending a message or setting a reminder.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add additional actions to your shortcut.
6. Tap “Next” to name your shortcut and record a custom voice command.
7. Tap “Done” to save your new shortcut.

Best Practices

• Keep your voice commands short and easy to remember.
• Organize your shortcuts into folders for easy access.
• Use descriptive names for your shortcuts to avoid confusion.
• Regularly review and update your shortcuts to ensure they are still relevant to your needs.

Examples

Imagine you’re a busy professional who frequently travels for work.

With Siri Shortcuts, you can create a shortcut that automatically sends a message to your family to let them know you’ve arrived safely at your destination.

Here’s an example conversation:

You: “Hey Siri, I’ve arrived.”

Siri: “Sending message to your family.”

Message: “Hey family, just wanted to let you know I’ve arrived safely at my destination.

Talk to you soon!”

Another example is creating a shortcut that sets your phone to “Do Not Disturb” mode and turns off all lights in your house when you say “Goodnight Siri”.

This is especially helpful for those who have trouble sleeping.

Here’s how it would work:

You: “Goodnight Siri.”

Siri: “Turning on Do Not Disturb and turning off all lights.”