17 NEW Shortcuts for Messages, Reminders, More!

Step-by-Step Tutorial: 17 NEW Shortcuts for Messages, Reminders, More!

1. Sending a Map Image with ETA to a Significant Other:

   • Choose your current location or enter a specific address.
   • Specify if the automation should run at any time or during specific hours.
   • Set up the automation to send a text message with the desired content.

2. Automatically Texting Someone at a Specific Time:

   • Choose the location (current or specific address).
   • Set the distance from home to trigger the automation.
   • Select the contact and set up the message to be sent automatically.

3. Creating Reminders from Text Messages:

   • Add text messages to a text block.
   • Choose a random line from the text block to send as a reminder.
   • Customize the reminder details like title, alert, and due date.

4. Sending Image of Current Location with Travel Time Home:

   • Use a shortcut to get an image from the current location.
   • Customize the image with driving directions and ETA.
   • Send the image as a message to a significant other.

5. Creating Location-Based Reminders:

   • Use the dictate text action to create a reminder.
   • Set up the reminder with specific details and an alert for when you arrive at a location.

6. Getting Daily Summary with Weather, Events, and Podcasts:

   • Create a shortcut to get weather, events, and podcasts for the day.
   • Customize the content based on your preferences.

7. Enabling Guided Access for Focus Mode:

   • Set up guided access to lock certain apps for focus.
   • Customize the settings like time limit and restrictions.

8. Automating Do Not Disturb Mode for Specific Apps:

   • Create automations to enable Do Not Disturb mode when specific apps are opened.
   • Customize the settings for each app and duration.

9. Sending Apple Cash using Shortcuts:

   • Use shortcuts to send Apple Cash to contacts.
   • Set up the shortcut with the amount and recipient details.

10. Resuming Podcast Playback Automatically:

    • Use the play podcast action to resume the podcast when connecting to a car.
    • Customize the action to work with your preferred podcast app.

11. Adjusting Media Volume Based on Audio Playback Destination:

    • Use the Get Audio Playback Destination action to check the connected device.
    • Set up conditions to adjust the media volume based on the connected device.

12. Customizing Automations for Different Times of the Day:

    • Format the current date and time in the shortcut.
    • Use if statements to specify actions based on the day and time.

13. Getting the Highest Temperature of the Day:

    • Create a shortcut to retrieve and announce the highest temperature of the day.
    • Customize the shortcut to provide the desired weather information.

14. Exploring More Shortcut Ideas and Requests:

    • Share your shortcut ideas and requests in the comments for future videos.
    • Check out the playlist for more shortcuts and tutorials.

15. Stay Updated with New Shortcuts:

    • Subscribe to the channel for more shortcut videos and updates.
    • Engage with the community by sharing your feedback and suggestions.

By following these steps, you can explore and implement the various shortcuts and automations discussed in the video to enhance your productivity and convenience.