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Iphone shortcut automation on incoming call from contact?

Hi, I would like to automate opening an app when a particular contact calls the phone.

Is that possible? I do not see much in the way of phone actions in automate. This exists for email and messages, but nothing from phone.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks


Posted on Mar 22, 2022 8:05 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2022 9:54 PM

So, not really. Automations do not support the phone app. Just messages and email. If you want an automation when a contact calls you, you're out of luck.

You could make a manually run shortcut which you would have to navigate to when they phone rings, but that's not the point of an automation.

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Mar 24, 2022 9:54 PM in response to MVegas21

So, not really. Automations do not support the phone app. Just messages and email. If you want an automation when a contact calls you, you're out of luck.

You could make a manually run shortcut which you would have to navigate to when they phone rings, but that's not the point of an automation.

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Mar 23, 2022 9:18 AM in response to edented

Hi edented,


You may find some helpful information here: Shortcuts User Guide and here: Run shortcuts with Siri, the Shortcuts app, or Siri Suggestions. If you need more help, contact Apple Support at this link: Get Support, or by calling the most applicable phone number from this list: Contact Apple for support and service.


Best regards.


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