For those who've never looked into phone automations, there's an almost limitless array of possibilities here, all built around the idea of "if this happens, then do that"—so on the most basic level, plugging in your headphones can increase the volume level, or logging into the work wifi can put your phone in silent mode.
Tasker has more capabilities than Apple shortcuts but requires more effort
Head to the full Tasker interface, and you can see it's split into tabs: Profiles (the triggers that make something happen and the linked actions to take), Tasks (actions to carry out that aren't linked to triggers), Scenes (custom edits to the user interface), and Vars (stored values and settings, like your phone's battery life). Automations often combine these elements into projects, which can be found along the bottom tab.
Tasker's triggers and actions take some getting used to. Credit: LifehackerThere's a Flip to Shhh automation that you should be able to find in the TaskerNet directory—placing your phone face down will mute it. When you've loaded the project, you'll see it at the bottom of the screen, ready for selecting: Under the Profiles tab, there's an Orientation Face Down toggle switch (which is what the automation is waiting for), and if you tap on it, you'll see the linked action—turning on Do Not Disturb. Under Tasks, we have a standalone task, which is the setup for the automation, and you can edit this to change the on-screen message.
Tasks can be coded to go into great detail. Credit: LifehackerIf this already seems like too much effort, looking at what Tasker is capable of can encourage you to dive in: Run searches from doodled sketches, get a notification when your WhatsApp message goes from unread to read, or switch to voice typing automatically when your phone is flat on a surface, for example.
Apple Shortcuts is easier to learn than Tasker, but you have less control
All of your current shortcuts show up in the Library tab of the app, while under Automations, you can find the shortcuts that run automatically, without any input from you—maybe based on the time of day or the opening of an app. Under Gallery, you can browse through shortcuts curated by Apple.
Shortcuts is easier to understand than Tasker. Credit: LifehackerThe shortcut will want to know where you work, and will ask for this information when you add it to your library. When the shortcut runs, you get prompted for something to add to a work note inside Apple Notes—so you can build up a comprehensive list of everything you don't want to forget, specifically for your workplace.
Numerous triggers can be used for automations in Shortcuts. Credit: LifehackerYou'll find plenty of shortcuts written by users and available on the web. These tasks and automations can be set up to track a home move via QR codes, log your daily water intake, or get the weather forecast for the location of an upcoming calendar event. You can also start building your own by tapping the + (plus) button on the Library or Automation tabs.
Tasker vs. Shortcuts is Android vs. iOS
Apple Shortcuts gives you a lot of guidance, and offers a workflow that's easier to follow—though it's still capable of some very clever automations. It is also more limited in terms of the control you get over the mobile operating system and the apps installed on it: Shortcuts can only dig into apps as much as the developers allow.
Tasker has a steeper learning curve than Shortcuts. Credit: LifehackerApple (understandably) wants to keep some limits on Shortcuts because of security and privacy reasons, but Google puts the onus on you to only run the automations and tasks that you understand and trust. For better or worse, Tasker and Android give you more freedom if you want to truly hack into what your phone is capable of (and are patient enough to figure out the interface).
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