So, as you know, Apple now allows you to run shortcuts via NFC Tags...if you have an iPhone XS or later. I was so disappointed when I learnt that one of the most anticipated features I had for iOS 13 would not work on my iPhone X that I immediately started investigating how to get around it. Turns out, I found a way! I didn't like that 'hack' where you write an URL, so I found a way that is more elegant, it's an app I made and it allows you to just write one or more shortcuts to a single NFC Tag. You just write the name of the shortcut on the tag (you can write as many as you want), then, the app prompts you to pick which one you want to run (if you have more than one) and 'talks' with the Shortcuts app to run it. Also includes today extension widget for quick launch. Some use cases I, myself, absolutely love: -Put a NFC Tag on your television or Apple TV to turn it on, open a specific app, resume a show, play any song, playlist or podcast, or even turn it off. -Put a NFC Tag on your bedside table to set the alarm to ring at a specific time or for example 7 hours later or even just turn on Do not disturb automatically. -Put a NFC Tag on your speaker to automatically set the volume to 100% and play anything you want automatically. -Put a NFC Tag next to your cup and every time you fill it in, record it on your favorite water measurement app. -Put a NFC Tag on your iPhone Car holder so every time you place it there it'll for example start your favorite playlist, get directions to a specific place or even share an ETA.

NFC Shortcuts | Automation (iOS)

NFC Shortcuts for older iPhones!

NFC Shortcuts for older iPhones!