{"id":2369,"date":"2024-09-20T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suimy.me\/?p=2369"},"modified":"2024-09-25T17:07:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T17:07:17","slug":"20-useful-scripts-and-automation-workflows-for-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/suimy.me\/index.php\/2024\/09\/20\/20-useful-scripts-and-automation-workflows-for-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Useful Scripts and Automation Workflows for iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Automation on the iPhone can significantly enhance productivity, streamline daily tasks, and provide seamless interaction with various apps and services.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/shortcuts\/id915249334\">Shortcuts app<\/a> is a powerful tool for creating custom automations, enabling users to build personalized workflows with ease.<\/p>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"iPhone Shortcuts\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hero-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"iPhone Shortcuts\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hero-5.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%;max-width:1600px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<p>Here, we explore some useful scripts and automation workflows for iPhone users, along with step-by-step instructions on how to create them.<\/p>\n<h4>Creating Shortcut Automation on iPhone<\/h4>\n<p>Creating automation all starts with the same process.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure you have the Shortcuts app installed on your iPhone. If not, download it from the<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/shortcuts\/id915249334\"> Apple App Store<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Then launch the Shortcuts app, go to the &#8220;<strong>Automation<\/strong>&#8221; tab, tap the <strong>\u201c+\u201d<\/strong> button, and select <strong>\u201cCreate Personal Automation\u201d<\/strong> to start creating your new shortcut.<\/p>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"iphone automations\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-automations-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"iphone automations\" width=\"3366\" height=\"2433\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-automations-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;max-width:3366px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<p>Here are 20 useful shortcuts you can create:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation1\">Morning Routine Automation<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation11\">Automatic Email Organization<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation2\">Location-Based Reminders<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation12\">Battery Saver Mode<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation3\">Travel Time Estimation<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation13\">Auto-Responder for Vacation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation4\">Automatic Text Replies<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation14\">Automatic App Launcher<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation5\">Expense Tracking<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation15\">Emergency Contact Notification<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation6\">Custom Photo Editing<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation16\">Automatic Backup of Photos<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation7\">Health and Fitness Tracker<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation17\">Sleep Mode Activation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation8\">Meeting Preparation<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation18\">Automatic Focus Mode<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation9\">Smart Home Control<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation19\">Home Security Check<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#automation10\">Social Media Management<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#automation20\">Personal Productivity Tracker<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation1\">1. Morning Routine Automation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Kickstart your day by automating morning tasks.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> and set the time you want the routine to start (e.g., 7:00 AM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weather Report:<\/strong> Tap <strong>\u201cAdd Action,\u201d<\/strong> search for <strong>\u201cWeather,\u201d<\/strong> and select <strong>\u201cGet Current Weather.\u201d<\/strong> Add another action to <strong>\u201cShow Result.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Calendar Events:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cCalendar,\u201d<\/strong> and choose <strong>\u201cFind Calendar Events.\u201d<\/strong> Set it to find events for the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>News Briefing:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cGet Articles from News,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the categories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Music\/Podcast:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cPlay Music\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cPlay Podcast,\u201d<\/strong> and select your preferred content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"weather automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/weather-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"weather automation iphone\" width=\"6720\" height=\"2436\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/weather-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:36%;max-width:6720px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation2\">2. Location-Based Reminders<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Ensure you remember tasks based on your location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cArrive\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cLeave,\u201d<\/strong> and select the specific location (e.g., grocery store).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reminder:<\/strong> Tap <strong>\u201cAdd Action,\u201d<\/strong> search for <strong>\u201cReminders,\u201d<\/strong> and select <strong>\u201cAdd New Reminder.\u201d<\/strong> Enter the reminder details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Message:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Message,\u201d<\/strong> and enter the recipient and message.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HomeKit Integration:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cControl Home,\u201d<\/strong> and select the devices or scenes to control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"arrive automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/arrive-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"arrive automation iphone\" width=\"5595\" height=\"2436\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/arrive-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:43%;max-width:5595px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation3\">3. Travel Time Estimation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Help you manage time by providing travel estimates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cEvent\u201d<\/strong> from Calendar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location Services:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cGet Current Location.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Map Integration:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cGet Travel Time,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cShow Notification,\u201d<\/strong> and customize the message with travel time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"travel time automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/travel-time-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"travel time automation iphone\" width=\"4490\" height=\"2429\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/travel-time-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;max-width:4490px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation4\">4. Automatic Text Replies<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automatically respond to messages when you\u2019re busy or driving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cCarPlay.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Messages:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Message,\u201d<\/strong> and enter the predefined text reply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"text reply automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/text-reply-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"text reply automation iphone\" width=\"3361\" height=\"2434\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/text-reply-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;max-width:3361px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation5\">5. Expense Tracking<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Simplify the process of tracking daily expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cSiri\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cManual.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prompt:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cAsk for Input,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the expense amount and category.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cAdd Row to Spreadsheet,\u201d<\/strong> and link it to your finance app or spreadsheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Email,\u201d<\/strong> and configure it to send a summary of expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation6\">6. Custom Photo Editing<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automate photo editing for consistency and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cPhoto Album\u201d<\/strong> and specify the album.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filters:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cApply Filter,\u201d<\/strong> and select the desired filter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resize:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cResize Image,\u201d<\/strong> and specify dimensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save\/Share:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSave to Photo Album\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cShare,\u201d<\/strong> and choose the destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation7\">7. Health and Fitness Tracker<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Monitor and manage health and fitness routines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose specific times or activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Data:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cLog Health Sample,\u201d<\/strong> and select the type of data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reminders:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cAdd Reminder,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progress Updates:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Email,\u201d<\/strong> and configure it to send a progress summary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation8\">8. Meeting Preparation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Ensure you are prepared for meetings with all necessary information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cEvent\u201d<\/strong> from Calendar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Document Access:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cOpen File,\u201d<\/strong> and select the relevant documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cFind Contacts,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the participants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reminders:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cAdd Reminder,\u201d<\/strong> and set reminders for preparation tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation9\">9. Smart Home Control<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Manage smart home devices efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose actions like <strong>\u201cArrive Home,\u201d<\/strong> <strong>\u201cLeave Home,\u201d<\/strong> <strong>\u201cBedtime,\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cWaking Up.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Device Control:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cControl Home,\u201d<\/strong> and select the devices or scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scene Activation:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Scene,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation10\">10. Social Media Management<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automate posting and interaction on social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose specific times or manual initiation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Post Scheduling:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cPost to [Social Media],\u201d<\/strong> and specify the content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cLike Recent Post,\u201d<\/strong> <strong>\u201cComment on Post,\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cFollow User,\u201d<\/strong> and set criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation11\">11. Automatic Email Organization<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Keep your email inbox organized by sorting emails automatically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cEmail\u201d<\/strong> and specify the conditions (e.g., from specific contacts or containing certain keywords).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Move Email:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cMove Email,\u201d<\/strong> and select the destination folder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Label Email:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cAdd Label to Email,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the label.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation12\">12. Battery Saver Mode<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automatically enable battery-saving settings when your battery is low.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cBattery Level\u201d<\/strong> and set it to trigger at a specific percentage (e.g., 20%).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable Low Power Mode:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Low Power Mode,\u201d<\/strong> and toggle it on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce Brightness:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Brightness,\u201d<\/strong> and lower the brightness level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"low-power automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low-power-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"low-power automation iphone\" width=\"4489\" height=\"2430\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low-power-automation-iphone-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;max-width:4489px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation13\">13. Auto-Responder for Vacation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automatically send a response to messages while you are on vacation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> and set the start and end dates for your vacation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Messages:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Message,\u201d<\/strong> and enter the predefined text reply for incoming messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation14\">14. Automatic App Launcher<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Launch multiple apps with a single tap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cManual\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cTime of Day.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open App:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cOpen App,\u201d<\/strong> and select the apps you want to launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"app launcher automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/app-launcher-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"app launcher automation iphone\" width=\"4497\" height=\"2432\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/app-launcher-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;max-width:4497px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation15\">15. Emergency Contact Notification<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automatically notify emergency contacts in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cSiri\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cEmergency SOS.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Send Location:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Location,\u201d<\/strong> and select your emergency contacts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Message:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSend Message,\u201d<\/strong> and write a predefined text message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation16\">16. Automatic Backup of Photos<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Automatically back up your photos to a cloud service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cWhen Charging.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select Photos:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSelect Photos,\u201d<\/strong> and choose recent photos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload to Cloud:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cUpload to [Cloud Service],\u201d<\/strong> and configure the details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"file backup automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/file-backup-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"file backup automation iphone\" width=\"4491\" height=\"2432\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/file-backup-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;max-width:4491px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation17\">17. Sleep Mode Activation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Prepare your iPhone for bedtime by enabling sleep-friendly settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> (e.g., 10:00 PM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do Not Disturb:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Do Not Disturb,\u201d<\/strong> and enable it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brightness:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Brightness,\u201d<\/strong> and lower the brightness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Night Shift:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Night Shift,\u201d<\/strong> and enable it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"sleep mode automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sleep-mode-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"sleep mode automation iphone\" width=\"4492\" height=\"2430\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sleep-mode-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;max-width:4492px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation18\">18. Automatic Focus Mode<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Enable a focus mode during work or study sessions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cLocation\u201d<\/strong> (e.g., office).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus Mode:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Focus Mode,\u201d<\/strong> and select the desired focus mode.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silence Notifications:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cSet Notifications,\u201d<\/strong> and choose to silence notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"focus mode automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/focus-mode-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"focus mode automation iphone\" width=\"3353\" height=\"2426\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/focus-mode-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;max-width:3353px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation19\">19. Home Security Check<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Ensure your home is secure by checking the status of smart devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cArrive Home\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cLeave Home.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check Devices:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cGet Home Status,\u201d<\/strong> and review the status of security devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cShow Notification,\u201d<\/strong> and summarize the security check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure data-lazy=\"\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"home security automation iphone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/home-security-check-automation-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"home security automation iphone\" width=\"3365\" height=\"2436\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/suimy.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/home-security-check-automation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><span class=\"img-ratio-placeholder__fill\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;max-width:3365px\"><\/span><\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"automation20\">20. Personal Productivity Tracker<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Track and log your productivity throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Create:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set Trigger:<\/strong> Choose <strong>\u201cTime of Day\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cManual.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Actions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Log Activity:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cLog Health Sample,\u201d<\/strong> and choose the type of productivity data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generate Report:<\/strong> Add action, search for <strong>\u201cCreate Report,\u201d<\/strong> and specify the data to include.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>,\u201d review, and tap \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>\u201d to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-list\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/useful-iphone-scripts-automation-workflows\/\">20 Useful Scripts and Automation Workflows for iPhone<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\">Hongkiat<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automation on the iPhone can significantly enhance productivity, streamline daily tasks, and provide seamless interaction with various apps and services. 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