Automators

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.

In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by Sal Soghoian to talk about everything from launchers such as Alfred, to window management, and more voice control! This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Taskbone: Gets more out of your productivity tools. Get special onboarding support for a limited time only. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Omni Automation and Alfred Learn AppleScript • Video from Sal AppleScript: Beginner's Tutorial ‎AppleScript 1-2-3 on Apple Books Voice Control and Omni Automation Voice Control Commands: OmniGraffle OmniFocus Now Gives You Voice Control and More - The Omni Group

Rose and David share a collection of their favorite personal automations ranging from task and project management to home automation. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. HelloFresh: Use code automators50 for 50% off plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen Add Child Tasks To Selected in OmnFocus Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Timery developer Joe Hribar joins the Automators to talk about what's involved with adding automation tools to your App and some of Joe's favorite Automations. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Guest Starring: Joe Hribar Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Timery for Toggl Screenshot Background ShortcutAdds a light-color background behind an image like a framed device screenshot. Choose from preset colors, specify custom colors, and on iPhone & iPad, use Toolbox Pro to get colors from the image or pick a specific color from it. HomeKit Lights to Time Entry ShortcutChecks your current time entry in Timery and sets HomeKit lights to match with HomeBot. When a current time entry is running, the shortcut will set the lights to the current project’s color. And when a current time entry isn’t running, it will turn off the lights. Offline Tracking with Timery and Data Jar ShortcutEnables offline time tracking with Timery and Data Jar to start & stop saved timers and check the current running time entry while offline. When back online, the shortcut can add the offline time entries to Timery.

David and Rosemary have been testing the latest Apple betas on all their devices, despite going off the grid things seem to be going well—and the latest beta has added more automation possibilities! This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Anker PowerHouse | Portable Power Stations & Solar Generators - Anker US Rose's Solar Power BankThere is a newer version of this which charges via micro USB, but that doesn't have the extra solar panels which make the recharging considerably faster. There are likely better options out there, but this was available when I bought it and worked well enough for me. Smartphone Cooling Fan - Razer Phone Cooler Chroma | Razer United States Moom - Bunch.appAppleScript to run Moom from anything—including Shortcuts as well as Bunch.

David and Rose review all the automation changes coming to the Apple platforms from the new software and tools announced at WWDC 2023. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback macOS Sonoma Preview - Apple iOS 17 Preview - Apple iPadOS 17 Preview - Apple watchOS 10 Preview - Apple ChatGPT on the App Store Mac Pro - Apple Mac Studio - Apple MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch with M2 - Apple Apple Vision Pro - Apple

David and Rosemary go through their 2023 WWDC wish list and ideas! From Maps and CarPlay to HomeKit and beyond, nothing escapes their focus (modes). Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Apple previews Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more new accessibility features - Apple

Some of the Automators' favorite apps are upping their automation game with updates to Airtable, Drafts, and iOS. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first box. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Introduction - Airtable Web API Using Airtable with Drafts - Integration Guides - Drafts Community Airtable API key deprecation notice | Airtable Support Airtable | Drafts Script Reference Changelog - Airtable Web API Release Notes | Drafts User Guide Services | Drafts User Guide Drafts Templates | Drafts User Guide Mustache Templates | Drafts User Guide {{ mustache }} Mustache Prompt for Drafts Drafts Directory | Drafts Directory Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support What’s new in Shortcuts - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support What’s new in Shortcuts - Apple Support