How to automatically silence your Apple Watch based on location
Learn how to silence your Apple Watch automatically based on where you go. Whether the theater, school, or church, you don’t have to risk forgetting.
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How to automatically change your Apple Watch face based on time or location
Learn how to use Shortcuts to automatically change your Apple Watch face based on time or location. This automation is convenient and fun!
How to change your iPhone or iPad wallpaper automatically with a single tap
If you have iOS or iPadOS 14.3 installed on your iPhone or iPad, you can create a custom shortcut to quickly change your wallpaper with a single tap of a Home screen icon.
HomeKit’s new adaptive lighting feature goes live for some for Philips Hue beta testers
Adaptive lighting can automatically adjust color of your supported smart bulbs throughout the day.
How to control your Roomba with Siri
Learn how to control your iRobot Roomba with Siri, and command you smart vacuum from anywhere using Siri on your iPhone or iPad.
How to use the new automation triggers in Shortcuts
For taking care of even more tasks, you have new automation triggers in Shortcuts. Here, we’ll show you what they are and how to use them.
How to allow untrusted shortcuts on iPhone
All shared shortcuts are considered untrusted by Apple, but with a simple Settings switch toggle you can get rid of that warning and install shortcuts obtained from friends, websites and other sources.
How to disable autoplay for videos and Live Photos in the Photos app
If you want to turn off video and Live Photos autoplay on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it takes just a few taps or clicks. This tutorial shows you how.
5 useful smart home automations to set up in Home App
If you have some cool accessories like smart lights or locks, you can create smart home automations in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, here’s how.
How to speed up tasks with Automator and Calendar Alarms on Mac
With Mac Automator Calendar Alarms, you can speed up things you do regularly. Here, we’ll show you some handy ways to tackle your tasks.
How to automatically play a presentation and time slides in Keynote
If you’re interested in timing slides in Keynote or setting up a self-playing presentation, we’ve got you covered. This tutorial shows you how to do both.
How to run your favorite Quick Action workflows from your Mac’s Touch Bar
Learn how to add Quick Actions to your Mac’s Touch Bar so you can run your favorite Automator workflows at any time.
