10 Genius Apple Shortcuts to Simplify Your Life
Summary:
This video introduces 10 highly useful Apple shortcuts that can simplify everyday tasks. The host discusses automations that streamline daily routines, including setting up Focus modes, managing alarms, and personalizing the new iPhone action button. The shortcuts also address tasks like managing power modes, limiting social media use, creating grocery lists, splitting bills, and even triggering home scenes. Additional highlights include a "don't be late" shortcut, Ask ChatGPT integration, and a custom action button menu. Each shortcut is linked for download, and the video emphasizes how these shortcuts can enhance productivity and convenience.
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Chapters
1. Morning Report Automation: - Automatically sends a detailed report of your day after your alarm stops. It includes the weather, location, and upcoming events. - Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Calendar App. - Link: Shortcut available in video description.
2. Auto Low Power Mode: - Automatically switches on low power mode when your battery drops below 20%. - Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Battery settings. - Link: Shortcut available in video description.
3. Time of Day Scene:
- Activates home or office scenes based on the time of day, controlling lights and Focus mode.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Home App, Action Button.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
4. Social Media Timer:
- Sets a 15-minute timer to limit time spent on apps like Instagram or TikTok.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Instagram, TikTok.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
5. Location-based Grocery List:
- Automatically opens your grocery list when you arrive at a selected store.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Reminders App.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
6. Tip Split with Receipt Save:
- Splits restaurant bills and saves a photo of the receipt for later.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
7. Nap Mode:
- Sets an alarm for 35 minutes and activates Do Not Disturb mode for uninterrupted rest.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
8. Don’t Be Late Shortcut:
- Automatically sets an alarm based on traffic conditions to ensure you leave on time for work.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Calendar App.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
9. Ask ChatGPT:
- Voice or text interaction with ChatGPT integrated into a shortcut for quick queries.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, ChatGPT App.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.
10. Action Button Menu:
- Customizes the iPhone's action button to handle multiple tasks like turning on lights, splitting receipts, or activating scenes.
- Tools/Apps: Apple Shortcuts, Action Button.
- Link: Shortcut available in video description.