?? #38 Puddle Pod - IPhone Automation Shortcuts

(3 mins)

Use your tiny, pre-installed magical assistant that takes you straight into a Black Mirror episode (minus the creepy vibes).

You can do a TON with Apple Shortcuts.

• Get to the gym ? play your favourite playlist.
• Get to your bus stop ? show your next bus.
• Get to work ? pop up your to-do list.

What are your regular spots? What do you do every time you get there?

Here’s one with you:

?? Automated Grocery List Notification

Here's the deal: you set it up so that the moment you roll into your local supermarket, your phone goes, “Hey, here’s your grocery list!” No more wandering the aisles, trying to remember if you needed eggs or not.

??♂? Here’s how to set it up:

?? Location Trigger: Tell your phone, "When I get to the supermarket, do your thing."

? Grocery List Reminder: Bam! Your grocery list pops up, or you get a handy notification to check it.

?? Check for Household Needs:

• Automated Message: Your phone sends a quick text to your partner or housemates, “Need anything?”
• Shared List Update: If you’re using a shared list app, it makes sure you’ve got the latest items. No more “Oops, I forgot the milk!”

?? Setting It Up:

1. Open the Shortcuts App: On your iPhone or iPad, open the Shortcuts app.
2. Create a New Shortcut: Tap the "+" button to create a new shortcut.
3. Add Actions: Use the "Add Action" button to choose actions like "Send Message," "Show Note," "Open App," etc.
4. Set Triggers: Go to the "Automation" tab, tap the "+" button, select "Create Personal Automation," and choose "Arrive" as your trigger, setting your supermarket as the location.
5. Customize and Save: Customize the actions and triggers to suit your preferences and save the automation.

? Bonus: Automatically start playing your favorite workout playlist and set a timer at a specific time each day – your cue to get moving! no more excuses to skip your run! ??

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