Travel triggers in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad
Use a travel trigger to run an automation based on your location.
The Arrive trigger has the following options:
Location: Tap Choose, then select a location from the list or use the search field to find a location to trigger your automation.
Tip: Drag the blue circle on the map to adjust the boundary of the location.
Time: Further hone your trigger by adding a time option:
Any: Triggers your automation any time you arrive at the specified location.
Time Range: Triggers your automation if you arrive at the specified location during a specific time period which you set by choosing a start and end time.
The Leave trigger has the following options:
Location: Tap Choose, then select a location from the list or use the search field to find a location. Leaving this location triggers your automation.
Tip: Drag the blue circle on the map to adjust the boundary of the location.
Time: Further hone your trigger by adding a time option:
Any: Triggers your automation any time you leave the specified location.
Time Range: Triggers your automation if you leave the specified location during a specific time period which you set by choosing a start and end time.
The Before I Commute trigger has the following options:
To Work: Triggers your automation at the time you typically start your commute to the address set as Work in your contacts.
Back Home: Triggers your automation at the time you typically start your commute to the address set as Home in your contacts.
Time: Triggers your automation at a specified number of minutes before you typically leave your home or workplace. Choose a time option from the list.
Note: To use Before I Leave triggers, you may need to set your contact card in your device Settings. For more information, see Add your contact info on iPhone.
The CarPlay trigger has the following options:
Connects: Triggers your automation when your device connects to CarPlay.
Disconnects: Triggers your automation when your device disconnects from CarPlay.