Shortcuts - Automation not working

Hi All,


I have updated to iOS 16.


I have created an automation in the shortcuts app. e.g. to send an sms to to a recipient with a standard message "Test"


Issue : At the set time the shortcut pops up and I need to manually open it and click send.


To resolve this I add this automation as a shortcut and to run this shortcut at a specified time e.g. 10 PM


At 10 PM the shortcut didn't run by itself. It just popped up and I had to manually hit on send for the message to go.


Either ways the automation part doesn't work as required. If I set automation at a specified time then too it's not automated. Only the shortcut / automation opens up at the specified time but still manual intervention is required.


Somehow, this defies the name of the feature - Automation in the shortcuts app.


Anyone tried the same please let me know.


Posted on Nov 29, 2022 3:55 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2022 4:06 PM

pumping4ever ~ It's a restriction in the Shortcuts app for security reasons...


The following automations cannot be run automatically:

Arrive

Leave

Before I Commute

Email

Message 👈

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth


Source: Enable or disable a personal automation in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for iPhone and iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for Mac 


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Nov 29, 2022 4:06 PM in response to pumping4ever

pumping4ever ~ It's a restriction in the Shortcuts app for security reasons...


The following automations cannot be run automatically:

Arrive

Leave

Before I Commute

Email

Message 👈

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth


Source: Enable or disable a personal automation in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for iPhone and iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for Mac 


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