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An Introduction to Apple’s Shortcuts with Stephen Robles
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I’ve been talking a lot about automation this year, and one tool that keeps coming up is Apple’s Shortcuts app. So I brought in Stephen Robles, a YouTuber and podcaster who’s been using Shortcuts since it was called Workflows before Apple bought it.
We get into what Shortcuts actually does, and how you can use it to automate repetitive tasks, eliminate friction, and make your iPhone way more useful. Stephen also shares some incredible automation ideas, from formatting podcast show notes to controlling smart home devices.
If you’ve ever thought, I wish my phone just did this for me, there’s a good chance Shortcuts can make that happen.
For all of the links mentioned in this episode, go to https://streamlined.fm/462
Top Takeaways
- Shortcuts can automate almost anything. Whether it’s formatting text, logging data, or running workflows with a tap, it’s a game-changer.
- The Action Button takes it further. You can assign multiple shortcuts to one button press, making it even more versatile.
- Home automation can be super smart. Stephen shares how his smart shades close when he turns on the bathroom fan and how his patio fans activate when it gets hot.
Show Notes
- Stephen’s YouTube Channel (Shortcuts Playlist)
- Stephen’s Shortcuts Community
- Apple Shortcuts App
- Pushcut (for running Shortcuts automatically)
- Toolbox Pro (adds more actions to Shortcuts)
- Actions (another Shortcuts-enhancing app)
- Lutron Smart Switches
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An Introduction to Apple’s Shortcuts with Stephen Robles
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Manage episode 468176890 series 1862512
I’ve been talking a lot about automation this year, and one tool that keeps coming up is Apple’s Shortcuts app. So I brought in Stephen Robles, a YouTuber and podcaster who’s been using Shortcuts since it was called Workflows before Apple bought it.
We get into what Shortcuts actually does, and how you can use it to automate repetitive tasks, eliminate friction, and make your iPhone way more useful. Stephen also shares some incredible automation ideas, from formatting podcast show notes to controlling smart home devices.
If you’ve ever thought, I wish my phone just did this for me, there’s a good chance Shortcuts can make that happen.
For all of the links mentioned in this episode, go to https://streamlined.fm/462
Top Takeaways
- Shortcuts can automate almost anything. Whether it’s formatting text, logging data, or running workflows with a tap, it’s a game-changer.
- The Action Button takes it further. You can assign multiple shortcuts to one button press, making it even more versatile.
- Home automation can be super smart. Stephen shares how his smart shades close when he turns on the bathroom fan and how his patio fans activate when it gets hot.
Show Notes
- Stephen’s YouTube Channel (Shortcuts Playlist)
- Stephen’s Shortcuts Community
- Apple Shortcuts App
- Pushcut (for running Shortcuts automatically)
- Toolbox Pro (adds more actions to Shortcuts)
- Actions (another Shortcuts-enhancing app)
- Lutron Smart Switches
Send Feedback: https://streamlinedfeedback.com
★ Support this podcast ★479 episodes
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