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Set up Automations with the Apple Shortcuts app

🎤 Siri-Powered Shortcut Ideas You Can Try Today

Each link below opens on iPhone → tap to add → customize to your style.

1. “Hey Siri, Get Stuff Done”
Routing to-dos to Shelpful

  • You respond to Siri with what you need to do, e.g., “make kids’ dentist appts”

  • Prefill: I need to …

  • Shelpful will receive the full thing, Example: “I need to make kids’ dentist appts”


    👉 Add GET STUFF DONE Shortcut

2. “Hey Siri, Lower the bar”
Needing to brainstorm on lowering the bar today

🔁 Automations You Can Try Today (beyond Siri)

1. Evening Wind Down (NFC / Bluetooth Trigger)

  • Trigger: Tap NFC tag near your tea kettle or connect to a designated bedroom Bluetooth speaker/device

  • Actions:

    • Send to Shelpful: “I’m starting my evening wind down routine. Check in 15 minutes to make sure I’m in my room.”

    • Play the 8D “brain flossing” playlist

    • Optional: dim lights, lock doors, run your “night” HomeKit scene

  • SET THIS UP:

2. Driving Check-In (CarPlay / Car Bluetooth Connection)

  • Trigger: When your iPhone connects to CarPlay or your car’s Bluetooth

  • Actions:

    • Send to Shelpful: “I’m driving, is there anything on my list I could do at the next stoplight? SAFELY!”

    • Optional to add in the same shortcut: set Driving Focus, adjust brightness, open navigation

    • Bonus: optionally send ETA to someone

  • SET THIS UP:

3. Medicine + Follow-Up Reminder (NFC Anchor)

  • Trigger: Tap NFC tag on your pill bottle or medicine container

  • Actions:

    • Send to Shelpful: “I took my [med name]. Please remind me in 4 hours for the next dose.”

    • (Optional) Prompt water intake, log notes, or open a health app

  • SET THIS UP:

    • 👉 Add Medicine Shortcut

    • THEN go to Automations tab, create new automation, pick your trigger (NFC Tag), scan it, and then choose ^ that shortcut!