Automations in Apple Shortcuts can be triggered by various events such as time of day, location, or actions like connecting to a specific WiFi network. With automations, your device can perform tasks automatically without requiring manual input. 

Below demonstrates how to start setting up your own automation using Apple Shortcuts.

Creating a New Automation

Select Your Automation Trigger

You can choose a trigger that will start your automation. For example, you can select "Time of Day" to run the automation at a specific time. These are the many triggers you can choose from:

Configure the Trigger

After selecting a trigger, choose the parameters for your automation. For example, if you have chosen "Time of Day," set the exact time for the automation to execute and decide if it should repeat on a daily, weekly, or a custom time.

After choosing a trigger time, you will be taken to a view that displays automation actions. Then, tap "New Blank Automation" to create a new instance of your customized automation.

Configure the Action

Set the parameters for the chosen action. For instance, if "Send Value" is selected, you'll need to enter the necessary feed key and the value you wish to send.

Once all settings are adjusted to your preferences, tap "Done" to save the automation. Your setup is now ready to automate tasks.