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Make a Meeting On My Way Text Shortcut for iPhone

Transitioning between back-to-back meetings often leaves you rushing down the hall while attendees sit waiting on a silent conference call. Taking the time to join the call just to say you’ll be a few minutes late is disruptive. A reliable meeting on my way text shortcut for iPhone resolves this awkwardness with a single button press. This automation is a lifesaver for busy professionals.

How this on my way shortcut works

Tap it quickly on your way out of your previous engagement. The shortcut reads your current calendar event to pull the meeting title and time. It then opens a pre-written ‘Wrapping up, on my way to the meeting right now!’ message in your Messages app addressed to a pre-set contact - your boss, a colleague, or a shared group chat - ready to send with one tap.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your on my way logic (e.g., 'Text the organizer of my current meeting that I'm on my way').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the calendar scanning feature.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add the meeting on my way text directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Maintains reputation

Prevents you from looking disorganized by providing a highly professional, instant update to colleagues.

Bypasses manual searching

Stops you from having to dig through your calendar invite details just to find the host’s contact info.

Rapid execution

Lets you send out the alert while walking furiously without staring down at a keyboard.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Build this shortcut free

Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Installs in one tap.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Make a Meeting On My Way Text Shortcut shortcut free?

Yes. You can build and install this shortcut using Turin's free tier. No subscription, no App Store download required — just describe what you want and tap install.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

This shortcut works on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 / macOS Ventura or later. Install it directly from Safari in one tap.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

No. Once installed the shortcut runs entirely on-device using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. An internet connection is only needed during the initial build and install step.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.