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Get directions home from Apple Watch

Run a Watch-compatible shortcut that opens directions to Home.

Apple explicitly lists getting directions home as a Shortcuts use case on Apple Watch.

When this helps

You run the shortcut from Apple Watch

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Create the shortcut

    Create the directions shortcut on iPhone.

  2. 2

    Choose the input or launch path

    Configure Home as the destination.

  3. 3

    Add the actions

    Make the shortcut available on Apple Watch.

  4. 4

    Configure the output

    Open Shortcuts on Apple Watch.

  5. 5

    Save and test

    Run it and confirm the Maps handoff or directions.

When you are done

Show directions to the saved home destination

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