Exploring Smart Home Automation and Siri Shortcuts

Matt Cassinelli joins the show to discuss his background with Workflow and Apple and how it led to him becoming the "Shortcuts Guy." The group then discusses Apple's automation tools across its platforms, and how those tools have extended to the web.

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Guest Starring:

Matthew Cassinelli

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