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Show a custom alert for messages from a sender

A message arrives from a selected sender, then show a fixed custom notification.

A message arrives from a selected sender can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.

When this helps

A message arrives from a selected sender

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Open Shortcuts

    Open Shortcuts, choose Automation, and create a personal automation.

  2. 2

    Choose how it starts

    Choose the trigger: A message arrives from a selected sender.

  3. 3

    Add the Apple actions

    Add and arrange: Show a fixed custom notification.

  4. 4

    Set values and permissions

    Choose the app, time, filter, destination, or value described above and approve only the requested on-device permissions.

  5. 5

    Test and finish

    Choose Run Immediately if offered, tap Done, and test the automation once.

When you are done

Show a fixed custom notification

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