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Shortcuts stop running after first command

My shortcuts are running well when run from Shortcuts app.


the problem is when run by ask Siri.

Every Shortcuts that have always been worked well but now run successfully only first command, and then stop.


I’ve tried

  • delete a shortcut and create a new one
  • Refresh Siri & search setting
  • Delete Shortcuts app and reinstall it
  • restart iPhone

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 2, 2024 10:11 PM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2024 11:56 AM

And even update 17.4.1 doesn’t fix this problem

30 replies

Apr 2, 2024 3:46 PM in response to tom76cgn

I have some 2 step shortcuts that still work perfectly every time. The only one of mine that’s affected is a ‘good night’ one which has around 7 steps (some steps controlling multiple devices)


I test software for a living so I’m trying to isolate the type of step or sequence that might be tripping this up, but as yet haven’t found a common denominator. Hoping 17.5 will sort it too!

Apr 16, 2024 2:31 AM in response to linnie2011

I figured out how to make Siri stop listening. Put the “Dismiss Siri and Continue” at the top and as the last step add “Stop and Output” and for the output enter “go away”. I discovered this by actually telling Siri to “go away” and she said Ok and the bubble went off, so I just tried having the shortcut output it instead. It doesn’t vocalize the text, but Siri responds and the bubble disappears. I hope Apple fixes this soon. Of course we’ll have to change our shortcuts AGAIN.

Apr 19, 2024 10:41 PM in response to nattapat242

This is extremely frustrating as most of my shortcuts are for home automation. When I turn some lights on and all other lights off when I go to bed. I have added dismiss Siri and continue but as everyone is saying you need to unlock your companion device.


For anyone that is just concerned with Siri to continue to listen which I believe is a great feature btw. Just say ‘thank you’ and Siri will reply ‘you’re welcome’ and stop listening for more commands.

Shortcuts stop running after first command

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