The hosts share favorite automations, including setting up shortcut automations for devices with their own Wi-Fi network and app. They explore using app opening as a trigger and action and discuss challenges faced. They automate home lighting with a light sensor and improve home automations with location and human presence sensors. They also discuss favorite end-of-day and start-of-day automations.

The hosts explore automation in podcasting and the limitations of AI. They discuss using Notion for automation and its benefits. They highlight the release of Omnifocus version four and promote Express VPN. The recent update from Notion on automation with databases and task management is discussed. The automation capabilities of Notion, including template-based and trigger-based automations, are explored. The hosts discuss using Text Expander for efficient communication and share their current automation projects. They explain how they streamline communication with organized instructions and use Loom for screencasting. The concept of 'setup showdown' and tools like Keeper, Maestro, Bunch, and Shortcuts are mentioned.

Discover new ideas for automating your holidays using smart plugs and home automation devices. Learn how to make dumb devices smart with smart plugs and control your energy usage. Get tips for automating a holiday music playlist and decorating your home. Explore powering a smart USB sensor with Anker Prime Power Bank and using a smart home friendly USB power switch. Find out how to automate your holiday season with tips for organizing a secret center and Elf on the Shelf.

The podcast discusses the new features and improvements of Keyboard Maestro, including setting calendar events and changing screen resolutions. They also talk about upgrade pricing, removing unnecessary flavors from objects on the clipboard, and the ease of moving and renaming files with Keyboard Maestro. The hosts also mention other automation tools and give a preview of the next topic.

Guest Casey Liss, an independent application programmer, joins the show to discuss automation, from home automation in the 1970s to Shortcuts now. Topics include early home automation systems, Lutron switches, situational automation triggers, troubleshooting tips, using Home Assistant for unique automations, and automating pool check-ins.

Customizing the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button, using 'Stop This Shortcut' and 'If' statements for conditional actions, segmenting the day and formatting dates, setting up automations with triggers, using focus mode automation, exploring the ultra button and its use with shortcuts, discussion on Toolbox Pro and automation.

Discover how third-party apps enhance iOS Shortcuts, including Toolbox Pro and Better Touch Tools. Learn about automating Notion with Shortcuts and utility apps like TechSickSpander and DataJAR. Explore the power of Better Touch Tool for Mac automation and utility apps like opener, secure shellfish, and HTTP bot. Also, discover the importance of Keyboard Maestro and the Mail Assistant app.

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 bring exciting automation possibilities, including Vision Pro features and pinch-to-perform actions on Apple Watch. New iPhone features discussed, along with preferences and watch bands. Exploring new camera actions and phone preferences, automating alarms and managing passwords, and improvements in iOS 17 and new devices. Excitement over new automation features, including focus modes and automatic actions based on email content. Discussion on AirPods, MaxSafe charging, and smart switches for home automation.

Automation expert Alex Cox returns to the Automators podcast to share new automation tricks involving NFC tags, Keyboard Maestro, and Apple's Vision Pro. They discuss the benefits of automation, challenges with pets, and explore tools like Moom and TextExpander. They also dive into automating morning routines with Hue lights and NFC tags, and express excitement for Apple's Vision OS and the potential of contextual technology for immersive writing experiences.

Rosemary and David discuss the tragedy of developer Alex Hay's passing and the legacy of his apps. They explore the basics of HomeKit, the benefit of basic automation, and the importance of scenes. They also share their admiration for Akara's affordable smart home system and tease upcoming episodes on advanced home kit setup.