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.
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.
Go to getturin.com and describe what you want to run automatically (e.g., 'Send me a daily water reminder at 9am').
Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the shortcut and explain how to schedule it.
Tap the 'Install' button and follow the steps to set the automation trigger in the Shortcuts app.
Your routine runs automatically at the right time without you having to remember to trigger it.
Schedule any automation you've built — health logging, messages, focus modes — to run on a precise schedule.
Set different automations for weekdays versus weekends so your routine adapts to your schedule.
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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.
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.
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.
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.