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Build a Scheduled Automation Shortcut for iPhone

Apple Shortcuts can run automatically at a set time every day, but most people don't know how to wire this up. A scheduled automation shortcut for iPhone lets you set any shortcut to trigger at a specific time without any manual intervention. Use it to send a daily check-in message, log your morning weight, start your focus mode, or run any other routine exactly when you need it.

How scheduled automation works in Shortcuts

Turin builds a shortcut and gives you the exact steps to set it as a time-based automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation triggers at your chosen time each day, running the shortcut in the background, no tapping required. You can schedule it for specific days of the week and set whether it needs your confirmation before running.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe what you want to run automatically (e.g., 'Send me a daily water reminder at 9am').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the shortcut and explain how to schedule it.

3

Tap the 'Install' button and follow the steps to set the automation trigger in the Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Fully hands-free

Your routine runs automatically at the right time without you having to remember to trigger it.

Any shortcut, any time

Schedule any automation you've built, health logging, messages, focus modes, to run on a precise schedule.

Day-specific control

Set different automations for weekdays versus weekends so your routine adapts to your schedule.

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.

Describe this shortcut

Credit is required before Turin builds it. Review the actions, then install.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Build a Scheduled Automation Shortcut shortcut free?

Signed-in users can build one custom AI shortcut each day for free, subject to free-model availability. Continued generation uses prepaid credit according to model usage, and a 0.1 credit compile fee applies only when an installable paid shortcut is stored. No subscription or App Store download is required.

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

Compatibility depends on the actions the shortcut uses and the software on your device. Review the generated actions before installing, especially when a shortcut relies on newer Apple features or third-party apps.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

It depends on its actions. Device-only actions can run locally, while web, weather, AI, and other online services need a connection. Turin needs a connection to build and install the shortcut.

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.