{"id":391020,"date":"2024-08-03T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/?p=391020"},"modified":"2024-08-02T14:53:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:23:40","slug":"best-iphone-automation-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/best-iphone-automation-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Automation Ideas on iPhone and How to Create Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-automation-on-iphone\">What Is Automation on iPhone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automation allows your iPhone to automatically perform an action (a Shortcut) when a condition is satisfied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can set up your iPhone to automatically perform such actions for certain conditions &#8211; when you&#8217;re leaving\/reaching a location, when the clock hits a specific time, when you open an application, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The actions can include enabling a feature from an app, turning on\/off a toggle on your iPhone, or triggering a Shortcut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As long as your iPhone can perform an action\/recognize the condition &#8211; you can create an automation by mapping the two. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-up-automation-on-your-iphone\">How to Set Up Automation on Your iPhone <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to set up an automation on your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Shortcuts<\/strong> app > go to the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>New Automation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Select the <strong>Condition<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can go through the list of conditions that your iPhone shows you. Select a condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, if you want to automate something as soon as the clock hits 9 AM, select the Time condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Choose if you want to run the automation as soon as the condition is satisfied, or if you want to manually confirm the same one. Select <strong>Run Immediately<\/strong> or <strong>Run After Confirmation<\/strong>, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>You can also select the frequency with which you want to run the automation &#8211; whether it is <strong>Daily, Weekly, or Monthly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Then, tap on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Automation-1.jpg\" alt=\"New Automation 1\" class=\"wp-image-436015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Automation-1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Automation-1-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Automation-1-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Automation-1-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Time-Of-Day-Automation.jpg\" alt=\"Time Of Day Automation\" class=\"wp-image-436019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Time-Of-Day-Automation.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Time-Of-Day-Automation-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Time-Of-Day-Automation-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Time-Of-Day-Automation-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Automation-Conditions.jpg\" alt=\"Select Automation Conditions\" class=\"wp-image-436020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Automation-Conditions.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Automation-Conditions-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Automation-Conditions-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Automation-Conditions-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>You can now see the condition described on top. Now, you must pick an action your iPhone needs to perform when it satisfies the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can automate your iPhone to perform actions by executing a Shortcut:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To automatically execute a new Shortcut when the condition is satisfied, tap on <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong> to create one > <strong>Add Action<\/strong> > search within the vast library of scripts, shortcuts, actions, and more. You can also search for any action, script, or feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Action-1.jpg\" alt=\"Add Action 1\" class=\"wp-image-436026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Action-1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Action-1-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Action-1-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Action-1-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Blank-Automation-1.jpg\" alt=\"New Blank Automation 1\" class=\"wp-image-436025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Blank-Automation-1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Blank-Automation-1-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Blank-Automation-1-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Blank-Automation-1-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-Shortcuts.jpg\" alt=\"All Shortcuts\" class=\"wp-image-436027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-Shortcuts.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-Shortcuts-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-Shortcuts-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-Shortcuts-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can also automatically execute <strong>Shortcuts you have already created<\/strong> when the condition is satisfied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For simpler automation, you can find presets within the tab. You can <strong>scroll down and select an app<\/strong> from the list. Then, pick an action from the app you want to automatically execute when the condition is satisfied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Shortcuts-1.jpg\" alt=\"My Shortcuts 1\" class=\"wp-image-436030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Shortcuts-1.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Shortcuts-1-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Shortcuts-1-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Shortcuts-1-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Presets.jpg\" alt=\"Presets\" class=\"wp-image-436029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Presets.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Presets-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Presets-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Presets-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There you go &#8211; once you create the Automation, your iPhone will act as soon as the condition is satisfied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re like us and want to learn through examples, you&#8217;ll love the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-best-automation-ideas-for-iphone\">10 Best Automation Ideas for iPhone <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the automation shortcuts I&#8217;ve set up on my iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-enable-low-power-mode-when-battery-goes-below-a-certain-level\">1. Enable Low Power Mode When Battery Goes Below a Certain Level <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I created an automation that sets the Low Power Mode on the iPhone as soon as the battery goes below a certain level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>Battery Level<\/strong> in the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Use the <strong>slider<\/strong> to adjust the battery level condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Then, run the automation if the battery<strong> rises\/equal to\/falls<\/strong> below the set level. Tap on <strong>Next<\/strong> > select <strong>Set Low Power Mode<\/strong> under the suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Below-50.jpg\" alt=\"Falls Below 50\" class=\"wp-image-391243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Below-50.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Below-50-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Below-50-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Below-50-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Set-Low-Power-Mode-1.jpg\" alt=\"Set Low Power Mode 1\" class=\"wp-image-391251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Set-Low-Power-Mode-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Set-Low-Power-Mode-1-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Set-Low-Power-Mode-1-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Set-Low-Power-Mode-1-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-directions-to-a-location-as-soon-as-you-leave-one\">2. Get Directions to a Location as Soon as You Leave One<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how my iPhone automatically pulls up directions to work when I leave my home between 9:00AM and 10:00AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>Leave<\/strong> in the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Now, add your home location in the <strong>Location<\/strong> section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can also run the automation when you <strong>Leave the location<\/strong> during a specific time range or Any Time of the day. Tap on <strong>Next<\/strong> > select <strong>Create Blank Automation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, tap on <strong>Add Action<\/strong> or search for an action using the search bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Search and select <strong>Open Driving Directions<\/strong>, select the <strong>From and To<\/strong> locations > select the <strong>default app<\/strong>. Tap on <strong>Done<\/strong>, and the automation will run as soon as you leave your home &#8211; and navigation will open in the selected app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Location-and-Time-Range.jpg\" alt=\"Select Location and Time Range\" class=\"wp-image-391255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Location-and-Time-Range.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Location-and-Time-Range-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Location-and-Time-Range-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Location-and-Time-Range-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Driving-Directions.jpg\" alt=\"Driving Directions\" class=\"wp-image-391258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Driving-Directions.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Driving-Directions-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Driving-Directions-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Driving-Directions-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enable-always-on-display-when-you-reach-work\">3. Enable Always On Display When You Reach Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent any distractions, I want to avoid using my iPhone at work. Therefore, the Always On Display helps keep up with notifications with a glance at the screen. However, I only want to use it when I am at work and not otherwise. So, I created an automation that enables it as soon as I reach my work location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>Arrive<\/strong> in the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, add your <strong>work location<\/strong> in the Location section. You can also run the automation when you arrive at the location during a specific <strong>time range<\/strong> or <strong>Any Time<\/strong> of the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on <strong>Next<\/strong> > select <strong>Create Blank Automation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Now, tap on <strong>Add Action<\/strong> or search for an action using the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search and select <strong>Always On Display<\/strong> > <strong>Turn<\/strong> > <strong>On<\/strong> in the action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on <strong>Done<\/strong>, and Always On Display will be enabled as soon as you reach work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"391587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-I-arrive-at-a-location.jpg\" alt=\"When I arrive at a location\" class=\"wp-image-391587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-I-arrive-at-a-location.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-I-arrive-at-a-location-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-I-arrive-at-a-location-179x385.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"391586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-AOD.jpg\" alt=\"Turn On AOD\" class=\"wp-image-391586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-AOD.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-AOD-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-AOD-179x385.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of manually disabling it after work, you can also create another automation to turn it off when you leave your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-auto-schedule-a-message\">4. Auto Schedule a Message <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used to add a reminder at the end of every month, to text my colleague to send an invoice. Instead, I created an automation that automatically sends the text. Here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>Time of Day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>time and the frequency <\/strong>with which you want the automation to repeat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want it every month, so I picked <strong>Monthly<\/strong> along with the day of the month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on<strong> New Blank Automation<\/strong> > <strong>Add Action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search and select <strong>Send Message<\/strong> > add the <strong>contents of the message<\/strong> > choose <strong>Contact<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on <strong>Done<\/strong>, and your iPhone will automatically send the text when the time conditions are met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Monthly.jpg\" alt=\"Select Monthly\" class=\"wp-image-391260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Monthly.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Monthly-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Monthly-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Monthly-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Message-and-Contact.jpg\" alt=\"Add Message and Contact\" class=\"wp-image-391261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Message-and-Contact.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Message-and-Contact-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Message-and-Contact-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-Message-and-Contact-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-toggle-airplane-mode-automatically\">5. Toggle Airplane Mode Automatically <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When my work day ends, I don&#8217;t prefer receiving any communication from the office. Therefore, I created an automation on my work iPhone that automatically enables Airplane mode at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I created two automations: one to enable Airplane mode at 8PM every day and another to disable it when my day begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > select <strong>Time of Day <\/strong>and select the time to enable\/disable Airplane Mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Next, select <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong> > search <strong>Airplane Mode<\/strong> > select <strong>On<\/strong> or <strong>Off<\/strong> depending on the automation you are creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-On-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Airplane Mode On 1\" class=\"wp-image-391542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-On-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-On-1-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-On-1-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-On-1-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-Off.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Airplane Mode Off\" class=\"wp-image-391541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-Off.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-Off-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-Off-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Airplane-Mode-Off-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-enable-do-not-disturb-when-you-open-an-app\">6. Enable Do Not Disturb When You Open an App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I&#8217;m watching Netflix, I don&#8217;t wish to be interrupted by notifications. So, I created an automation that enables Do Not Disturb when I open the app and disables it when it is closed. You can map any focus mode of your choice to the automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can set the same for any streaming service or other apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab, scroll down, and select <strong>App <\/strong>from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, select <strong>Netflix<\/strong> in the app section > check the boxes for <strong>Is Opened<\/strong> and <strong>Is Closed<\/strong>. This means that the automation will run whenever you open\/close the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong> > select <strong>Add Action<\/strong> > search for <strong>Focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on <strong>Turn On<\/strong> > select <strong>Toggle <\/strong>from the drop-down list > select <strong>Focus<\/strong> > <strong>Do Not Disturb<\/strong> from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on <strong>Done<\/strong>, and DND will be toggled when you open or close the Netflix app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>This shortcut toggles Do Not Disturb when you open or close Netflix &#8211; meaning it changes the state of DND when you open\/close the app. Therefore, ensure Do Not Disturb is off before you open Netflix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Netflix-is-Opened-and-Closed.jpg\" alt=\"Netflix is Opened and Closed\" class=\"wp-image-391544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Netflix-is-Opened-and-Closed.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Netflix-is-Opened-and-Closed-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Netflix-is-Opened-and-Closed-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Netflix-is-Opened-and-Closed-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toggle-Do-Not-Disturb.jpg\" alt=\"Toggle Do Not Disturb\" class=\"wp-image-391545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toggle-Do-Not-Disturb.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toggle-Do-Not-Disturb-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toggle-Do-Not-Disturb-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toggle-Do-Not-Disturb-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-enable-auto-rotate-when-you-open-an-app\">7. Enable Auto Rotate When You Open an App <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, I enable auto-rotate every time I open Netflix, so I created an automation that ensures the orientation lock is off whenever I open Netflix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab, scroll down, and select <strong>App <\/strong>from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, select <strong>Netflix<\/strong> in the app section and check the box for <strong>Is Opened<\/strong>. This means that the automation will run when you open the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong>, select <strong>Add Action,<\/strong> and search for <strong>Orientation Lock.<\/strong> Ensure it says <strong>Turn orientation lock Off<\/strong>. If not, tap on each button to change it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Netflix-is-Opened.jpg\" alt=\"When Netflix is Opened\" class=\"wp-image-436043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Netflix-is-Opened.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Netflix-is-Opened-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Netflix-is-Opened-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Netflix-is-Opened-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Orientation-Off.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Orientation Off\" class=\"wp-image-436044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Orientation-Off.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Orientation-Off-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Orientation-Off-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-Orientation-Off-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Fact: <\/strong>While the above example demonstrates adding one app to the automation, you can add multiple apps to an automation on your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-play-a-specific-playlist-as-soon-as-you-begin-a-workout-on-apple-watch\">8. Play a Specific Playlist as Soon as You Begin a Workout on Apple Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My running workout is incomplete without my high-energy, upbeat Rock Playlist. So, I created an automation to play a playlist when I start a Running Workout. Yes, it works when you start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/how-accurate-is-apple-watch-calories-tracking\/\">workout on the Apple Watch<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Apple Watch Workout<\/strong> from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Running<\/strong> in Workout Type, and <strong>check the box <\/strong>to run the automation when you start the workout. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong> and search for Apple Music or any other supported app. Then, select the <strong>Play<\/strong> shortcut > <strong>playlist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on<strong> Done<\/strong>, and the automation will play the selected playlist when you start the workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1604\" data-id=\"435999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout.jpg\" alt=\"Select Apple Watch Workout\" class=\"wp-image-435999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-Apple-Watch-Workout-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"391584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Workout-Starts.jpg\" alt=\"When Workout Starts\" class=\"wp-image-391584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Workout-Starts.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Workout-Starts-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Workout-Starts-179x385.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"391585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Play-the-Playlist.jpg\" alt=\"Play the Playlist\" class=\"wp-image-391585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Play-the-Playlist.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Play-the-Playlist-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Play-the-Playlist-179x385.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-enable-live-captions-when-you-open-an-app\">9. Enable Live Captions When You Open an App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live Captions on the iPhone is useful for real-time transcription of audio from apps. I&#8217;ve created an automation that enables live captions as soon as I open the Google Meet app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the <strong>Automation<\/strong> tab > scroll down > select <strong>App <\/strong>from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, select <strong>Google Meet<\/strong> in the app section and check the box for <strong>Is Opened<\/strong>. This means that the automation will run when you open the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on <strong>New Blank Automation<\/strong>, select <strong>Add Action,<\/strong> and search for <strong>Live Captions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure it says <strong>Turn Live Captions On<\/strong>. If not, tap on each button to change it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Meet-is-Opened.jpg\" alt=\"When Meet is Opened\" class=\"wp-image-436041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Meet-is-Opened.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Meet-is-Opened-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Meet-is-Opened-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/When-Meet-is-Opened-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1206\" data-id=\"436042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-Live-Captions.jpg\" alt=\"Turn On Live Captions\" class=\"wp-image-436042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-Live-Captions.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-Live-Captions-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-Live-Captions-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turn-On-Live-Captions-184x385.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-a-combo-of-automation-during-bedtime\">10. A Combo of Automation During Bedtime <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app also lets you add multiple actions for a single automation. For example, here&#8217;s my bedtime automation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In my <strong>Automation <\/strong>condition, I have selected <strong>Sleep<\/strong> and configured it to run when my <strong>Wind Down Begins<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, I&#8217;ve set the automation to enable the following actions when my Wind Down begins: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on <strong>Color Filters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change my music <strong>playback destination <\/strong>to my <strong>Bluetooth player<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play a specific playlist from <strong>YouTube Music<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wind-Down-Begins.jpg\" alt=\"Wind Down Begins\" class=\"wp-image-391552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wind-Down-Begins.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wind-Down-Begins-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wind-Down-Begins-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wind-Down-Begins-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"1319\" data-id=\"391553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Combo-Automations.jpg\" alt=\"Combo Automations\" class=\"wp-image-391553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Combo-Automations.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Combo-Automations-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Combo-Automations-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Combo-Automations-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/iphone-5-am-club\/\">Here\u2019s how I joined the 5 AM club with the help of my iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-useful-automation-ideas-for-iphone\">Other Useful Automation Ideas for iPhone <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-home-automation\">1. Create Home Automation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also <strong>automate all the devices connected with the Home app<\/strong> on your iPhone. You can turn on\/off a device when you leave or arrive at your home, control devices when a specific time of the day occurs &#8211; and any other conditions and actions supported by the Home app and the accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-create-automation-with-nfc-tags\">2. Create Automation With NFC Tags <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever your iPhone detects an NFC tag, you can automate a certain action or a trigger. For example, when your iPhone detects an NFC tag on gym equipment, you can automatically start recording a workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the <strong>NFC action<\/strong> in the Automation tab, <strong>Scan <\/strong>a tag, and explore everything you can automate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1604\" data-id=\"436001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC.jpg\" alt=\"Select NFC\" class=\"wp-image-436001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Select-NFC-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1604\" data-id=\"436002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag.jpg\" alt=\"Scan NFC Tag\" class=\"wp-image-436002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-NFC-Tag-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1604\" data-id=\"436000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag.jpg\" alt=\"Scan Tag\" class=\"wp-image-436000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scan-Tag-178x385.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-create-automation-with-carplay\">3. 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