Lecture on Using Shortcuts and Automations

Introduction

• Shortcuts app allows for setting up automations without coding.
• Shortcuts can be downloaded easily.

Useful Shortcuts

Amazon Price Tracker

• Works on Amazon app, unlike browser extensions.
• Allows you to track the price chart of a product to see if it’s a good deal.

Tip Split Pay

• Calculates per-person payment for splitting bills including tips.
• You can view receipts for cross-checking with bank statements.

Travel Time Alerts

• Calculates time to next calendar event considering travel mode.
• Sets alarm 5 minutes before leaving time.

ETA Notifications

• Sends estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a designated person like "Vivian".
• Works in reverse for meeting spots.

Wi-Fi Access via QR Code

• Generates a QR code for guests to access Wi-Fi without sharing the password.

Computer and Lights Shortcut

• Turns on computer and lights using the Wallo app.
• Can stack multiple actions.

Automations

Automations Overview

• Shortcuts that trigger automatically.
• Examples include turning WiFi on/off based on location.

Airplane Mode for Ads

• Turns airplane mode on to avoid ads in certain apps.

Orientation Lock

• Automates screen orientation lock based on app usage.

Battery Status Notifications

• Texts a contact when battery is low.
• Changes wallpaper based on battery level.

Using Focus Modes with Action Button

Focus Mode Actions

• Different actions based on focus mode (e.g., workout, recording, sleep).
• Automate switching between focus modes.

Simulating Action Button

• Use back tap feature in accessibility settings to simulate action button.

NFC Tags

Using NFC Tags

• Affordable and useful for running shortcuts.
• Examples include recording medication intake, kitchen timers, and HomeKit scenes.

Benefits and Tools

Brilliant.org

• Learning platform with interactive lessons in various subjects.
• Offers programming courses like "Thinking in Code".

Conclusion

• Encourages the use of shortcuts and automations.
• Links provided for additional resources and apps.