What’s a shortcut?


Learn how shortcuts work

What’s an action?

An action — the building block of a shortcut — is a single step in a task. Mix and match actions to create shortcuts that interact with the apps and content on your iOS or iPadOS device, as well as with content and services on the Internet. Each shortcut is comprises one or more actions.

Create a custom shortcut

What is automation?

Automation is a type of shortcut that’s triggered by an event, rather than manually. You can use the Shortcuts app to set up a personal or home automation and then have the automated shortcut triggered by your arrival, your departure, a setting on your iPhone, a time of day and much more.

Create a new personal automation

Where do I find shortcuts?

The Gallery features a curated collection of creative and useful shortcuts. Explore the Gallery to check shortcut possibilities and to see how they’re built. When you find a Gallery shortcut you like, add it to your My Shortcuts collection with a simple tap and customise it to suit your needs.

Explore the Gallery


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