Enable or disable a personal automation
After you create an automation, you can edit it to temporarily disable it or to allow it to run automatically.
Disable an automation
In Shortcuts, tap Automation
.Tap the automation you want to disable.
Turn off Enable this Automation.
Tap Done.
The automation will not notify you or run automatically.
Enable an automation
In Shortcuts, tap Automation
.Tap the automation you want to enable.
Turn on Enable this Automation.
Tap Done.
When triggered, the automation will run or will ask you to run it, depending on the setting you choose in the next task, below.
Enable an automation to run automatically
Some personal automations can run without asking you for confirmation when they’re triggered.
In Shortcuts, tap Automation
.Tap the automation you want to run automatically.
Turn off Ask Before Running.
Tap Done.
The automation will not notify you when it’s triggered.
The following automations can be run automatically:
Aeroplane Mode
Alarm
CarPlay
Do Not Disturb
Low Power Mode
NFC
Open App
Apple Watch Workout
Note: You also may need to set individual actions to run automatically.
The following automations cannot be run automatically:
Arrive
Before I Leave
Bluetooth
Leave
Time of Day
Wi-Fi