Automation fails when iPhone is locked

I have created an automation to connect/disconnect my OpenVPN when I leave/arrive home.

The thing is that it is failing due to the iPhone being locked.

Under the privacy of my shortcut, I have "Allow running when locked", it still fails.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 4, 2023 6:34 PM

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