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iPhone automation: the best Applets and how to use them

By The IFTTT Team

May 13, 2026

iPhone automation: the best Applets and how to use them

Take your iPhone to the next level! Check out the best ways to automate your iPhone and do more with Shortcuts, the App Store, Apple Photos, Apple Calendar, Apple Contacts, Apple Reminders and Reading List.

Using Shortcuts, you can integrate your iOS device with IFTTT like never before in addition to being able to trigger any Applet using custom Siri phrases.

iOS Shortcuts automations

Shortcuts make it super easy to get stuff done on your iPhone—just tap or ask Siri. They can help you automate all kinds of tasks so you don’t have to do them manually every time.



iOS Reminders automations

Reminders is a built-in app for iPhone and Mac that lets you set alerts and make to-do lists. With Applets, you can quickly sync and create reminders using voice assistants, email, task managers, and more so you never miss a thing.



iOS Photos automations

With Photos, you can easily view and organize the photos you take on an iPhone or iPad.



iOS Calendar automations

Calendar makes setting up and sharing your events easy. Keep your calendar information up to date across multiple devices.



iOS Contacts automations

Back up your contacts, attach them to reminders or calendar events, and much more with this service.



iOS Health automations

The Health app on iPhone pulls together info from your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other health apps, so you can easily keep track of everything in one spot.



Apple App Store Applets

Check out and discover apps for your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or Apple Watch in the App Store. You can even get notifications when an app’s price drops or when it gets a new update!


Explore Applets

iOS is just the beginning. Explore other Applets and services available on IFTTT.

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