This example will demonstrate how to use ItsASnap with Apple Shortcuts to send a value to an Adafruit IO feed when you arrive at a location - in this instance, a local park.
Note that feed names are case sensitive. If you used all lower case names please be sure your use of the values are also all lower case.
Once you're at the designated location, select "Arrive" as the trigger for the automation. This trigger requires a specific location to initiate the automation process.
Here you are able to select many types of triggers to start an action. For now, we'll use "Arrive" to set a location where the action will be triggered.
Select "Arrive" as the trigger for the automation. This trigger requires a specific location to initiate the automation process.
Optionally, you'll be able to set the time of day when this automation should run.
I have selected the Saratoga Park location by inputting the name of the park in the search field; it will then be displayed on the map. Additionally, you can set the radius of the location to specify where you want the trigger to activate.
Tap "New Blank Automation" then tap "Add Action" to determine what the automation will accomplish when triggered.
Next, search for "ItsaSnap" the select " "Send value." After selecting the "Send Value " you are required to enter the feed key where you want to send the value.
Then, enter the value you want to send, such as "I'm at Saratoga Park" to indicate your arrival. Also, if needed, you can include an action to fetch the last value from the feed to confirm that the data was sent.
When you're ready, tap "Done." Once done, you should be able to view our saved automation settings.
Make sure to toggle the "Run Immediately" switch if you want the automation to run without confirmation.
This example showcases the potential of combining ItsASnap and Apple Shortcuts to create powerful and useful automation.
You can explore further by adding more actions or integrating other data points into your automation workflows.
Page last edited July 29, 2025
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