Downloading and Sharing Siri Shortcuts

Siri Shortcuts is a powerful feature on iOS devices that allows you to automate tasks, create custom voice commands, and streamline your daily activities. Besides creating your own shortcuts, you can also download and share Siri Shortcuts created by others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of downloading and sharing Siri Shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

An iPhone or iPad running iOS 12 or later.
The Shortcuts app, which is pre-installed on iOS devices. If you don't have it, you can download it from the App Store.

Downloading Siri Shortcuts

To download Siri Shortcuts created by others, follow these steps:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device.
Tap on the "Gallery" tab at the bottom of the screen. Here, you will find a collection of pre-built shortcuts created by Apple and other users.
Browse through the various categories or use the search feature to find a specific shortcut you're interested in.
Once you've found a shortcut you want to download, tap on it to get more details.
On the shortcut's page, you'll see a description of what it does, its actions, and any input required.
To download the shortcut, tap on the "Get Shortcut" button.
If the shortcut contains any actions requiring your permission, you'll be prompted to grant access. Review the actions and tap "Allow" to proceed.
The shortcut will be added to your library and will appear on the "My Shortcuts" tab in the Shortcuts app.

Now, let's explore how you can share Siri Shortcuts with others. Follow these steps:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device.
Make sure the shortcut you want to share is accessible from the "My Shortcuts" tab.
Tap on the ellipsis (...) button in the top right corner of the shortcut's card. A menu will appear.
From the menu, select "Share Shortcut" to start sharing options.
You can choose to share the shortcut in various ways, such as:
- AirDrop: If the recipient is nearby and has an Apple device, you can use AirDrop to share the shortcut wirelessly.
- Messages: Selecting this option will open the Messages app, allowing you to send the shortcut as a message or iMessage.
- Mail: This option opens a new email with the shortcut attached. You can fill in the recipient's email address and send it as an attachment.
- Add to Notes: Choosing this option adds the shortcut to a new note in the Notes app, which you can then share with others.
- Copy iCloud Link: This option generates a shareable link to the shortcut. You can copy the link and share it via any platform or app of your choice.
Once you've selected the sharing option, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the sharing process.

Importing Shared Siri Shortcuts

Now, let's go through the steps to import and use a Siri Shortcut shared with you:

Open the app (e.g., Messages, Mail, Notes) in which the shared shortcut was received.
Locate and tap on the shared shortcut. It may appear as a file attachment or a clickable link, depending on how it was shared.
If the shortcut appears as a file attachment, tap on it to open the Shortcuts app and import the shortcut automatically.
Alternatively, if the shortcut was shared as a clickable link, tap on the link to open it in the Safari browser.
In Safari, the shortcut's page will open with a preview and an "Add Shortcut" button. Tap on "Add Shortcut" to import and add it to your library.
The imported shortcut will now be accessible from the "My Shortcuts" tab in the Shortcuts app.

That's it! You now know how to download, share, and import Siri Shortcuts on your iOS device. With this knowledge, you can explore the vast library of shortcuts created by others and enhance your Siri automation experience. Enjoy streamlining your everyday tasks with Siri Shortcuts!