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Start a timer with the Action button

The Action button runs a shortcut, then start a timer with a chosen duration.

The Action button runs a shortcut can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.

When this helps

The Action button runs a shortcut

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Create and name the shortcut

    Tap Create shortcut, then rename the new shortcut exactly to CanMyFlow Timer. Return to CanMyFlow when the name is set.

  2. 2

    Add Start Timer

    Open the shortcut, tap Add Action, search for Start Timer, and add the timer action.

  3. 3

    Set the timer duration

    Open the shortcut and tap the duration value in Start Timer. Choose the fixed duration you want, such as 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Test, then assign the Action button

    Test the shortcut from CanMyFlow. After it returns successfully, open Settings > Action Button, choose Shortcut, and select CanMyFlow Timer.

When you are done

Start a timer with a chosen duration

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