So far there are three methods I am aware of to trigger a shortcut in the native iOS Shortcut app:

  • Use Siri
  • Tap the shortcut in the iOS Shortcut app
  • use personal automation

All of these require me to do something. Are there any other possibilities to do so? Background: I am running home assistant and HomeKit and would like to trigger a shortcut using intercom, to announce text to people in certain rooms/areas using HomePods there.

  • @pmarksenEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    Can you explain what you want to do? Did you say you are running a Home Assistant server?

    You can absolutely announce custom text to HomePods using Home Assistant but I’m wondering why you need Shortcuts involved. Are you wanting to get personal data from a phone to announce? Like Health data?

    Eg: when I turn off my bedside light after 8:30pm, my room HomePod announces if I’ve left any external doors open and which ones. If nothing is open it stays quiet.