With the advent of iOS 12, Siri's functionality has been enhanced so that we can perform daily tasks faster and access the apps you use the most. Just press simple or ask Siri.
With iOS 12 we get & # 39; Shortcut & # 39; Siri, a great tool that will surprise you with its incredible power. Siri shortcut occurs when an assistant has detected that he or she is performing a specific action and is waiting for that path.
The configuration and payment are not complicated. With Shortcuts configured, you can do something faster with a simple touch or say a phrase to Siri you previously set.
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How can I edit my Siri shortcuts?
In this article we tell you how to continue exchanging actions on your iPhone or iPad, with other Apple devices, including HomePod and Apple Watch. With default shortcuts, you can do something by saying a phrase.
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What are Siri shortcuts?
Before going into details, you should know that the basis for Siri & # 39; s Shortcuts and its underlying engine came from an automation app called Workflow that was adopted by Apple after buying the company some time ago.
Currently, Siri is a complete voice assistant with artificial intelligence that uses Apple's operating system, to communicate with a variety of products and services.
The & # 39; Shortcut & # 39; Siri shortcut that comes with iOS 12 has two important features:
- Shortcuts are based on the intelligence collected by Siri depending on the general behavior performed at specific times and places. Considering the use of user-generated applications, in addition to the developer of the app should activate the application shortcuts.
- Creating custom instructions for doing something on your iPhone using the shortcut program, available in the app store.
How to get Siri shortcut
In fact, it is not possible to force them to appear but they are shown depending on your routines and your device somewhere. For example, we always see direct access to the & # 39; Cercanías & # 39; s app as we approach the channel's entrance.
You may also see a shortcut to your WhatsApp group of friends as soon as you send them last time or during the day when you usually take the opportunity to contact them
To see the Siri shortcut, scroll down the screen of your iPhone. Do it anywhere on the big screen and not from the top because you'll have access to notifications.
You will see that Siri's suggestions come up. Click on one of them if you want to use it for future display as a shortcut.
What happens if you don't see any Siri shortcut? There are other ways to get a shortcut from Siri, at varying levels of complexity.
- Do the action you want to appear as a shortcut. If you have done it often enough, and as long as the application developer has added the function, a shortcut should appear.
- Go to & # 39; Settings> Siri and search for & # 39; again, in the & # 39; Suggested Shortcuts & # 39 ;, click & # 39; All shortcuts & # 39; Here you will see the options available. Based on the things you've done if you want something to look like a shortcut here, you should have done it before.
- Create a shortcut using the associated application application.
- Use the shortcut provided by the application itself.
How to enable Siri to provide a shortcut
If it turns out you want a shortcut, for example, FaceTime with Dad, the best way to use it is if the iPhone doesn't offer it to you, to tell Siri directly: & # 39; FaceTime with my dad & # 39;
You may want to disable Siri on your iPhone, which will We recommend reading this article.
How to set up voice command from Siri shortcut
Although we've talked about it before, the easiest way to use a shortcut is the word. At first it may seem awkward to talk to your phone in public, but no doubt the work will win you over as you use it.
You can create a shortcut so that, by naming one, you can start a series of actions when you leave the office, for example. With the command, you can start a playlist, organize a route or send a message to your partner.
If you want to use it, you'll need to record a phrase to do this:
- Go to & # 39; Settings> Siri and search & # 39;
- Scroll to the cross-section.
- Click & # 39; All shortcuts & # 39 ;.
- Find the shortcut to which you want to add a voice title. This is up to date on request. If there is more available for the app, you can click & # 39; See All & # 39; to see more options.
- Press the red button on the recorder and say the phrase you want.
- You will see the waveform as Siri listens and will save the phrase if you stop talking, without having to press again.
- If you are dissatisfied with the recorded phrase, you can try again. Then click & # 39; Done & # 39;
Next time you want to start a shortcut, simply activate Siri using the & # 39; This Siri & # 39; s either by pressing the start button, or by the side button on the new iPhone, and saying the corresponding phrase to the shortcut.
Which apps work with Siri shortcuts?
Among the shortcuts suggested, you'll find that the most effective are the applications developed by Apple and other third parties. Developers should use Siri shortcuts in their applications.
How do I know if a particular program is providing direct service? First, check if this program is updated with the App Store and by tapping & # 39; Expres & # 39;
We mention some apps that offer Siri shortcuts. Some apps will have a button dedicated to "Install Siri". Some will simply give you shortcuts depending on how you use them.
Citymapper, to say that of a third party, doesn't have the & # 39; Install on Siri & # 39 ;, button, but if you already use the app, you'll see some shortcuts provided in therecen settings> Siri and search> Shortcuts & # 39; .
How to add a shortcut to the home screen
If you want to add a shortcut from the & # 39; Shortcuts & # 39; s app as a link to your home screen, you can do the following:
- Open the & # 39; Shortcuts & # 39;
- Tap on the & # 39; shortcut & # 39; you want to have on your home screen.
- Then press the icon that looks like turning on / off.
- Here you can choose to change the icon, which you have color tools or different customization methods. You can also add a photo.
- Press Add to Home screen.
- It will be redirected to a web page to add a shortcut to your screen. Press the & # 39; Share & # 39; s icon as shown.
- Press the option to add it to the home screen.
- Press & # 39; Add & # 39;
- The thumbnail should be the one you created, but sometimes you only see the reduced version of the homepage.
- Tap the thumbnail and a shortcut is opened for you. After that you will need to press & # 39; Play & # 39;
How to use shortcuts on my other Apple devices
Once you have set up the voice phrases for your shortcuts, you should also be able to use them using your Apple Watch, HomePod or other commercial program.
For example, we prepare a shortcut to play a music list and ask our HomePod to use it. The same thing happened with the Apple Watch, the request being made.
Some shortcuts won't work with other devices. To cite an example, we were unable to send a text with the voice command we had configured, although you could request HomePod to send a text message.
If you are not familiar with the use and control of your new HomePod, here we show you How to control the Apple HomePod.
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