Siri Shortcuts: How to make your life easier

From iOS 12 it is possible to introduce shortcuts for the voice assistant Siri. Thus, you have the possibility to perform tasks that you do with your most used apps faster. Shortcuts are usually suggested to you directly by Siri or you add new shortcuts manually.

How to use Siri shortcuts

The Siri voice assistant lets you use an Apple device to control apps by voice command. The more often you use a particular app, the more likely it is that Siri will suggest an easier way for you to perform a task. For example, certain products may be suggested to you. If you want to accept this suggestion, then tap on it.

1. Shortcuts are usually suggested to you automatically by Siri after some time if you use certain tasks frequently.
2. In addition, it is possible to ask Siri to perform a shortcut.
3. In addition, within the apps you use, there is usually an "Add to Siri" button. You can recognize the button by the typical Siri icon. In addition, you can enter a personal command to quickly perform the task. To do this, press the red dot and speak the command. Bestätigen Sie ihn über „Fertig“.
4. In der „Einstellungen“-App auf dem iPhone finden Sie außerdem unter „Siri & Suchen“ alle eingestellten Kurzbefehle, die Sie nutzen können. Über das „+“-Symbol können Sie weitere Befehle hinzufügen.