Automations

Using IOS Shortcuts it is possible to configure a number if automations. A automation is a combination of a defined shortcut and then an automation that will trigger that shortcut based on a IOS supported event. Both the shortcut itself and the automation are created within the Shortcuts app.

Any shortcut automation will need to invoke the app with a given command - as a text string. The list of commands are described on the Siri page.

Example Automations

Below are a few example automations, and downloadable Shortcut scripts. The provided shortcuts are examples, and should be modified by you to be appropiate for what you want to achieve.

Walk Away Lock

This automation will send a lock command to the car, after a delay. The triggering event can either be disconnecting from CarPlay or disconnecting from the Car’s Bluetooth.

Install “Auto Lock Car” Shortcut

To setup the automation, perform the following:

• Click on the Automations tab
• Click on the plus
• Choose either “Bluetooth” or “Carplay”
• Select “Is Disconnected” as the trigger (not connected), select the device (i.e. the cars bluetooth or Carplay name). Finally select “Run Immediately”

Work Day, Auto Warm the Car If its cold

This automation will send a warm command to the car, on a defined schedule (7am, on a weekday), if the outside temperature is below a given value.

Install “Auto Warm Car” Shortcut

To setup the automation, perform the following:

• Click on the Automations tab
• Click on the plus
• Choose “Time of Day”
• Select the time you wish this automation to run, choose “Weekly” and select the days of the week you want it to run. Finally select “Run Immediately”