How to Use iPhone Shortcuts for Instant Timer Setup – Easy and Fast!

In daily life, we often use the iPhone’s timer function for time management, such as setting a 35-minute timer. Here are two methods: the traditional method using the Clock app and a faster one using Shortcuts.

1. Traditional Method: Setting a 35-Minute Timer Using the Clock App.

1. Open the **Clock** app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on **Timer**.
3. Select **35 minutes**, and then tap **Start**.
4. The timer will begin, showing the remaining time on the screen.
5. This is the common way to manually set a timer.

2. Shortcut Method: One-Tap Timer Setup Using Shortcuts.

1. To make it more convenient, you can create a one-tap 35-minute timer using the Shortcuts app. Here’s how:
2. Open the **Shortcuts** app.
3. Tap the **plus sign** in the upper right to create a new shortcut.
4. Select **Add Action** and search for “Timer“.
5. Choose **Start Timer** and set the duration to **35 minutes**.
6. Tap **Done** to save the shortcut.
7. Long-press the shortcut icon and select **Rename** to name it “35-Minute Timer”.
8. Long-press again, choose **Share**, and select **Add to Home Screen**.
9. A button will now appear on your home screen. Tap it to instantly start the 35-minute timer.
10. This method allows you to start the timer directly from the home screen, saving time.
11. Customizing Timer Duration: If you need a custom time, like a 10-minute timer, you can adjust the timer duration in the shortcut. Simply enter **10 minutes** in the timer duration field.
12. Conclusion: If you’re interested in learning more about changing the timer duration or other features, let me know in the comments, and I’ll explain it in the next video.

3. Video.

You can watch the following demo video by choosing your preferred subtitle language.