Shortcuts 101 - Building 7 Shortcuts for App Icons, Menus, QR Codes, & HomeKit Toggles

Learn the Shortcuts basics as I walk through creating seven Shortcuts from scratch, like creating custom app icons, toggling HomeKit devices, creating QR codes, and more!

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Matthew Cassinelli
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MacStories
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📲 Shortcut Actions App
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Chapters ➡

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Shortcuts Gallery
00:52 Open App Shortcut
01:57 Custom App Icon
03:18 Create Shortcut Menu
05:46 Shortcuts Automations
08:24 Toggle HomeKit Device
10:48 Third-Party App Actions
12:14 Create QR Codes
15:42 Apple TV Shortcuts

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