Siri, Shortcuts & Automations

Step-by-step: how do I set up a Speedometer automation?

Setting up any Speedometer automation takes about a minute: 1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. 2. Tap the Automation tab at the bottom. 3. Tap + (top right) to create a new automation. 4. Choose a trigger — CarPlay, Bluetooth, NFC, Focus, Time of Day, Action Button, or others. 5. Tap Next, then search for "Speedometer" and select an action: Start Trip, Stop Trip, Pause Trip, Resume Trip, or Start or Resume. 6. Set "Ask Before Running" to OFF (so it shows "Run Immediately") for a fully seamless, hands-free experience. 7. Tap Done. Repeat for the inverse trigger (e.g. disconnect → Pause) so trips both start and pause automatically. You can find this guide directly in the app at Settings → Siri & Shortcuts → How to Set Up Automations.

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