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How can I set my iPhone to turn on automatically at certain time?

I found out how to turn off iPhone at certain time using automation. However I can’t figure out how to get it to turn on automatically.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 2:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2023 2:23 AM

Domsto wrote:

...I can’t figure out how to get it to turn on automatically.

I don't think any option exists to run Automation while the iPhone is in shut down condition.



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Sep 11, 2023 2:23 AM in response to Domsto

Domsto wrote:

...I can’t figure out how to get it to turn on automatically.

I don't think any option exists to run Automation while the iPhone is in shut down condition.



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Sep 11, 2023 4:39 AM in response to Domsto

An understandable point of confusion.


Offline Finding works by using your phone’s intermittent bluetooth beacon; coupled with the GPS and FindMy network data transmission path of another iPhone.


(The intermittent beacon being one of those “low level” background processes previously mentioned)


Effectively, your phone is located in the same manner as an AirTag is located.


See more detail here:


Using Find My to locate missing Apple devices – Apple Support (AU)



Sep 11, 2023 4:22 AM in response to Domsto

Re: “… Ridiculous! …”


”Off” means “Off” (No major processing, no transmitting, no receiving) - although yes; some low-level background processes ARE still running.


If what you really desire is “mostly off” … suggest you might see if manipulation of Airplane Mode could meet your needs (w/ Mobile, WiFi, and Bluetooth all off)

Sep 11, 2023 4:26 AM in response to Chattanoogan

”Off” means “Off


Does it? As I said. If thing like “Find My” can work, which needs to use GPS, WiFi or Data. Why couldn’t a simple timer to turn on your phone?


What I desire is to have phone completely shut down, then turn on before the alarm starts.


Since the complete shutdown is already impossible, it is indeed ridiculous to prevent users from setting up timer for turning on the phone.

How can I set my iPhone to turn on automatically at certain time?

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