Apple Shortcuts to Run Quick Actions and Scenes

Use the Apple Shortcuts app to create shortcuts that run Crestron Home Quick Actions and Crestron Home Scenes. Shortcuts can be run from the Shortcuts app, Siri voice commands, or an Apple Watch.

NOTEs:

  • To create and run Apple Shortcuts, the device initiating the shortcut must be connected to the same local network as the Crestron Home system.
  • For help with Apple devices, including configuration and operation, refer to Apple Support.

Create Apple Shortcuts

Use an Apple iPhone or iPad device to create shortcuts

NOTEs:

  • The same device must be used for the duration of this procedure.
  • For users with multiple homes, open the Crestron Home app and select the home with the Quick Action or Scene that you want to use. The Shortcuts app uses the selected home to generate a list of Quick Actions and Scenes.
  • If the home or Crestron Home Quick Action is deleted, an error message is displayed by the Shortcuts app indicating that the Shortcut should be reconfigured.

To create a Shortcut:

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Select New Shortcut > Apps and then select the Crestron Home app.
  3. Select Run Quick Action or Run Scene to add the action to the shortcut.

  4. Assign a Crestron Home Quick Action or Crestron Home Scene to the action:

    1. Quick Action: Select Quick Action and then choose a Crestron Home Quick Action.

    2. Scene: Select a scene category from the Select Scene Type menu and then select a Crestron Home Scene from the Select Scene menu.

  5. To show the Shortcut on an Apple Watch, select Information and then Show on Apple Watch.

Run Apple Shortcuts

Use the Shortcuts app, Shortcuts widget or Home Screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Siri to run shortcuts that recall Crestron Home Quick Actions and Crestron Home Scenes. When running a shortcut, a check mark is displayed to indicate that the shortcut ran successfully.

  • Apple Watch: View the available shortcuts and then select the action to run. The watch must have an active bluetooth connection with the iPhone.
  • Voice Control: Ask Siri to run the shortcut. Use the name of the shortcut in the command.
  • Automation: Use the Automation feature in the Shortcuts app to create personal automations that run shortcuts automatically.

For additional information, visit the Shortcuts User Guide.

Note: If the home or Crestron Home Quick Action is deleted, an error message is displayed by the Shortcuts app indicating that the Shortcut should be reconfigured.