How to Trigger an iOS shortcut in a HA automation? | Home Assistant | Page 1

elfin ivy Mar 8, 2025, 5:50 PM

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Hi,
I want HA to trigger a shortcut on my iPhone (iOS 18). How is that possible? I‘ve read that it‘s possible through a notification but I have no clue howto?
I‘ve already configured the shortcut.
Thanks in advance

dawn falcon Mar 8, 2025, 6:01 PM

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You probably need to post in #1284965926336335993 , but first read: https://companion.home-assistant.io/docs/integrations/siri-shortcuts#executing-a-shortcut-via-home-assistant-notifications

stray mural Mar 8, 2025, 6:01 PM

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If you open the shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can select “automations” and then create a new one. When you do that, you’ll get a list of all the things that can trigger a shortcut. The ones I can see that would be useful would be an email or a text message.

potent aurora Mar 8, 2025, 7:41 PM

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if you go notification route, I'm pretty sure you have to click on the notification before the shortcut will fire.

elfin ivy Mar 9, 2025, 5:10 PM

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Thanks for the replies. I‘ve read the docs but they don‘t help me. I‘ll check the automations route…

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What‘s the name of the sender (in this case it‘s the HA)? Where can I find it?

stray mural Mar 9, 2025, 5:23 PM

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You have to set up an integration that can send emails. Check out SMTP

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Or gmail

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