Giomrc21 Author

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Shortcut to turn on/off location

How can I turn on the location when I start an outdoor bike training on Apple Watch and then turn it off when I stop?

Thanks

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 9

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 5:04 AM

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tkorc

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Posted on May 15, 2023 2:45 PM

It seems there's no direct shortcut to do that. Only thing you are able to do is to create a shortcut on Home Screen which opens the Settings page directly

Launch Apple Shortcuts
Create new shortcut
Add action "Open URL" (with Safari icon)
As URL put the "prefs:root=Privacy&path=LOCATION/LOCATION_SHARING" (without quotes)
Save
Pin to Home screen

Shame there's no shortcut for directly start and stop sharing my location since I want start sharing when cycling and end when I'm done – guess it's same as OP's question, but without turning it off completely. For me it's the matter of safety. Unfortunately, it seems there's no other way in current iOS (16.4).

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Feb 28, 2024 8:44 AM in response to AppAndrew

AppAndrew wrote:

Thanks, I have left feedback but as I'm way back on IOS 15 I'm not too optimistic.

Having done some research I agree that Location probably isn't harming battery life much until an app starts using Location.

I will worry less about the Location issue and await Apple's IOS update with a Location widget!

Even when an app uses location it is the app using energy, not Location Services.

Giomrc21 Author

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May 17, 2023 1:52 AM in response to tkorc

Thank you so much, I hope they add this feature asap because it would be very helpful

tkorc

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May 23, 2023 2:23 AM in response to Giomrc21

Glad it helps. Have a great day!

Oct 2, 2023 12:00 PM in response to tkorc

Thank you 🙏

Nov 28, 2023 9:47 AM in response to Giomrc21

How do I make shortcuts do this->

when ever I leave a location music starts

jagdiish

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Dec 20, 2023 2:53 AM in response to tkorc

Awesome! Thanks Dude.

Feb 27, 2024 8:23 AM in response to AppAndrew

AppAndrew wrote:

I just would like one for Location.

Tell Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

Feb 28, 2024 3:55 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks, I have left feedback but as I'm way back on IOS 15 I'm not too optimistic.

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