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Date Published
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Krystina Martinez
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3517
Language
English
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Summary

You can automate tasks within your Apple devices using the Shortcuts app and Zapier's Webhooks by Zapier tool. You can launch shortcuts through Siri, a button tap on your device home screens, or as an option in your share sheet. By connecting Shortcuts to Zapier, you can create automated workflows that run based on device changes, send information to other apps, and map dynamic values to specific fields. This allows for quicker access to specific functions on your device, accomplishing tasks with apps that don't integrate with Shortcuts, or even automating business-critical processes while on-the-go. With the ability to test shortcuts and zaps, you can set up custom workflows tailored to your needs, making automation ideas like adding tasks and reminders, logging information, time tracking, and more possible within an Apple device.