How to use the new Lock Screen Shortcut in iOS 16.4

iOS 16.4 is at present in testing and comes with a number of new Shortcuts and automation options. One of these is the choice to create an iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut, right here’s the way it works and what you are able to do with it.

iOS 16.4 expands the capabilities of automation options like Focus Filters and the Shortcuts app.

Along with the potential to automate the always-on show for iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max, all iPhone customers get the performance to lock their iPhone display with a customized automation, a Home Screen button, or with Siri (though the latter is obtainable with out the Shortcut however shouldn’t be customizable).

After the iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut is run, the display will stay lit for a number of moments earlier than going black or dimming to the always-on show.

There are a wide range of use instances that make this Shortcut handy. It improves accessibility and is helpful for individuals who like to depart the auto-lock timer to by no means (or a number of minutes) and wish the flexibility to create alternative ways to lock their iPhone with out having to press the facet button.

How to arrange the iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut in iOS 16.4

You’ll want to be working the iOS 16.4 beta to get this function or look ahead to the iOS 16.4 public launch. Check out our information for a way to set up the free beta.

1. Open the Shortcuts app in your iPhone working iOS 16.4 (in case you don’t have it obtain it)
2. Tap the + in the prime proper nook to add a new Shortcut
3. Tap Add Action > use the search bar to pull up Lock Screen
4. You can faucet Done to add the fundamental Shortcut or customise it with situations like a set off or extra actions
   • When modifying the Shortcut you may faucet the small dropdown arrow at the prime to add it to your Home Screen
5. Press and maintain on the Lock Screen Shortcut to rename it – e.g. perhaps you need to give it a covert title for the Siri command
6. Check out Apple’s Shortcuts User Guide for extra on the matter (the MacTales Shortcuts Archive can be a tremendous useful resource)

Here’s the way it appears to be like to add the new Shortcut:

You can get artistic with the actions or automation choices or simply create a fundamental Shortcut for the Lock Screen:

Thanks for trying out our information on how to create an iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut!

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