HomePod Intercom Shortcuts are a GAME CHANGER!

[@ShaneCreates]

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[@martyparshall4368]

There is an action that tells me it’s an unknown action and to upgrade shortcuts but I’m on latest 16.3.1. It near bottom of script

[@ShaneCreates]

@@martyparshall4368 You must be running 16.4 in order to utilize the Intercom action. It's currently in beta.

[@dwaynehamrick]

@@ShaneCreates can you use the intercom feature to announce when motion has been detected on a camera?

[@ShaneCreates]

@@dwaynehamrick No because you cannot trigger a personal shortcut from a homekit device unfortunately.

[@dwaynehamrick]

@@ShaneCreates that is unfortunate. Hopefully this changes in the future.

[@ScottCulberson]

Shane, this is a game changer and EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Now I have to update my devices to 16.4 and I can get started. Your channel is awesome--thank you

[@01bigtrev]

I’d love to get this working for sensors when they allow it. I’d like to get an intercom with an alert telling me the temp has dropped to a certain level in a room

[@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605]

14:35 done that with a Bluetooth speeker in my bathroom, trickered, when I turn off my alarm. Years ago.

[@dannyvfilms]

Fun variation on this, you can use the OpenAI shortcut to put a little variation in the intercom message every day.

[@JoePanta]

Bedankt

[@ShaneCreates]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Dr_Cole]

This is great! My first shortcut will be a countdown for Sundays at 5pm, which is when screen time ends for my kids. I can give them a notice at 10 and 5 minutes before, then a ten second countdown, after which it will turn off the SmartPlugs connected to the gaming TVs and gaming systems. The countdowns are my way of helping them ensure they can log out (which they will only use to try to cram as much gaming activity as possible rather than logging out in time). Shane, given the large overlap, I presume you are familiar with Siri’s “What’s my update?” command. It provides nearly all of what you have programmed, though clearly yours offers great customization. The benefit to this command is that it works now via audio reply.

[@ShaneCreates]

That's a great way to utilize the intercom feature. Yes, I'm familiar with the HomePod "update" feature. It's nice, but just like intercom, wish we could utilize it in shortcuts and automations.

[@TheKermit2110]

Wow, loved this. Gets me motivated to try shortcuts!

[@ikemanficial483]

I really appreciate this video bro. Made it simple for me instead of constantly trying to make these automations work right. I js copied and pasted ur shortcut and automated it. Props

[@faengelm]

Wow! This is huge! I've been waiting for this to help those with impaired vision. I hope that Apple adds the feature to use with HomeKit automations converted to shortcuts

[@DrippinWetDetail]

I’m with you on this one….please Apple add this to home automations instead of just personal!

[@candidwithcricket]

This would truly be game changer.

[@clemgr]

Shane, great content dude. Love how you explain and work through the setups even the little glitches. These are so helpful!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@johnkwolf]

This is a great video thanks

[@stela731]

Was there an update to this video? I'm trying to decide between Alexa and Google to use for an intercom system and stumbled upon this video. You covered a lot of automation and shortcuts. Can I drop in to a specific HomePod in the house or just through atomation?

[@T3CHGY007]

I just love how you show us the true power and potential of apple homekit!

[@FlyersPh9]

I copied your linked shortcut and slimmed it down to only tell me what the first event on my calendar is. I have 2 questions: 1. Can I have it ignore all day events? 2. Can I have the shortcut run when the office lights are turned on between the hours of 7am-10am? I can't seem to be able to pick a shortcut when creating a home automation, only a personal automation.

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

This is probably the best tutorial, explanation and demonstration of Apple HomeKit and Apple shortcuts that I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much Shane!

[@johnnynips1980]

can you use pushcut to bridge the gap between homekit automations and and intercom?

[@tdrg_]

What keyboard are you using? It sounds awesome!

[@ShaneCreates]

Logitech MX for Mac. Should be a link in the description.

[@mikesmedleymusic6287]

Forgive my ignorance, I’m still new to this all. What sets this feature apart from the “speak” action? Is it just being able to target specific rooms/zones? Awesome video!

[@MarkLee1]

Seems like your “upcoming events” is written incorrectly. If I don’t have events today or even tomorrow, it still reads out the first event for the day after tomorrow, yet saying like it is today.

[@ShaneCreates]

It gets events only from "today" and if there are no events it will say "there are no events on the calendar today."

[@Zaaeaa]

Ok, so I’m trying to do the same thing but just with an over view of my reminders for that day any help or suggestions?

[@rod4095]

Great video. Do you also have to set the volume for the HomePod intercom message? Thanks

[@mjanich8]

Great video, thanks. I like to remind myself and family to close the window in the winter, if left open for > 5min. Do you think I can manage with that?

[@ShaneCreates]

Only problem is right now we cannot use the intercom action in home automations/shortcuts... only personal automations/shortcuts. That means we cannot use the widow sensor as a trigger for the automation, unless Apple gives us that ability.

[@faengelm]

You mentioned using the Intercom action in a Shortcut from Automations in a future version. Is this working for you now? While I do see the Intercom action if I create a shortcut using the Shortcuts app, I don't see the Intercom action if I'm creating a HomeKit Automation that I have converted to a shortcut

[@TCamp72a]

Does the "show" action work with the current iPad OS version?

[@Gabe731]

I'm slowly converting to homekit, going to see if I can get Siri to activate things on my echo

[@DrippinWetDetail]

What type of things are you wanting it to do? I using a lot of virtual buttons to get some things done via Alexa using Siri

[@jacks9518]

i’ve been trying for months… good luck getting it to work and making it stick

[@Superz3ro]

That’s a bit like trying to use a Standard Socket set instead of Metric on a Citroen or a Peugeot… 🤔

[@MarkLee1]

Just sell your echoes and buy HomePods. Would be much easier.

[@DrippinWetDetail]

@@MarkLee1 There are things that don’t work with HomePods or limitations. I primarily use HomePods for everything I can but some things your need the echos for

[@mcchuddies]

awesome video Shane!

[@Y0V0BANGZ]

Great video Shane! I wonder, can you interact with the HomePod, e.g via the “choose from menu” option if it’s been automated like this? That would be a game changer for me. My personal goodmorning shortcut is interactive, like asking me if I wish you play music or open my shades.

[@ShaneCreates]

I think the only way to do something like that is to trigger the automation from the HomePod...therefore the HomePod would be listening for your response. Technically the Intercom action/shortcut is running from your personal device (iPad in this case). Choose from menu should work though when you run the shortcut via siri on the HomePod. I do this as well.

[@sverkel]

For some reason my HomePod speaks the items in random and not the order you have typed them? Most of the time it will start with the calendar, then the weather and the date, any advice?

[@TCamp72a]

I missed that it was a beta and I was out there trying to set this up already. Now I can’t wait for what I didn’t’ know was out there just about an hour ago!

[@smarttechhome6610]

This is fun! Unfortunately I have had to unplug all of my HomePods because the instant any one of them go from standby to connected I start having delays and siri issues. They (homepods) work great and I loved having them as speakers and siri points, and would love to use these intercom shortcuts, but they are in timeout until someone figures out a workaround or Apple decides to let us exclude them like we can an AppleTV. The only thing I hate about Apple is how slow they are to give us the simplest of control over our systems. My wired and Wireless AppleTVs are rock solid as hubs. Not one of my 6 Homepods are good at it. Why can't I choose Apple!! Why!!??

[@victorvz]

Great video. Are only homepods available or other speakers aswell? If so it could be used for messages when somebody is at the door (e.g. camera speaker exposed to homekit/Airplay via ha)

[@jahmeshacoffie1606]

❤thank you!!!!!!!!!!!❤ I wanted this for my daughter and was bomb when I couldn’t do so easily… You just made my day!!!

[@ShaneCreates]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@HughD]

This is great, Shane! Thanks for showing it. I assume these personal automations will also run from your iPad at home when you're gone? I have 16.4 beta now so am anxious to try it.

[@dennispluym1250]

Hey Shane, got a odd question I am looking for a shortcut I can build upon but can't seem to find something close to use as a basis... at 9:30 night Siri on the HomePod ask if you want to count down for bed, if yes shut off kitchen light in 10 mins shut off living room lights, turn on bedroom lights then ask to turn on the Apple TV in the bedroom yes/no. I am trying to build out a yes no the would wind down my night and shut down the rest of the house as it gets closer to bed. and reverse in the AM when I wake up..... any thoughts on this... or do you know a more advance Siri Shortcuts gallery???

[@BMar1andonly]

Yay! No more recording audio and setting automations to play it back. Not to mention the annoying linking that happens when you play something on multiple HomePods and memory keeps them linked for the next command.

[@mmosbauer]

Great video. I have been using the earlier version of the shortcut. Have been wanting to add this to play on my HomePod

[@ShaneCreates]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@melissaly17]

is this homepod ios 16.4 or iphone 16.4 or both

[@DirectorWD40]

Oh man! Thanks for sharing the short cut. Now is time to experiment and see what other uses can we comeup with. Have a great day!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks! You too!

[@faengelm]

Hi Shane. @10:50, you mentioned running the Twinky Dots shortcut with a button tap. Have you considered "running the shortcut" with personal automation based on the time of day?

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for the suggestion. It's a good idea. I'd rather not run it automatically though in the event she has a day off of school or something like that.

[@MrKlyde44]

@@ShaneCreateshave it on “ask before run” that way you don’t have to go looking for the shortcut. It’ll just automatically appear on your phone and you tap or cancel

[@gabrielegelfofx]

Is it possible to collect and export the Homekit data to a database? For example, export all temperature variations during a day (or a month) into a spreadsheet. Or reading how many times the lights were turned on and the interval/duration of the ON/OFF state.

[@ShaneCreates]

Not natively in HomeKit, I don't think. You might want to look into one of the third part homekit apps that include some sort of logging feature. Controller for HomeKit and HomeLog are two that might help.

[@fafot1]

Great Video. Tx. I've notice that the Precipitation Chance that Apple provides has to be multiplied by 100 in order to get the real % and Precipitation Amount in mm should be multiplied by 1000.

[@Jbiglin]

I’m so jealous knowing your first appointment isn’t until 3:45PM! 😊

[@anasiot5107]

Will be nice if we can interact with homepod like if the bedroom temp is > 25 the intercom will ask if I need to turn on on the climate and trigger action following the response

[@ShaneCreates]

That would require us to use the intercom action in a home automation, which we can't do currently. Hopefully that'll change. Seems like that would be too easy to miss though if it ran. Personally, I'd probably rather have a notification sent to my phone. Or just have the thermostat adjust automatically when the temp gets too low.

[@jennifernelson9375]

I would like that when I ask Siri to remind me of something in a certain amount of minutes or at a certain, that she would include what I wanted to be reminded of instead of just making the reminder noise. Would this work to have Siri tell me what my reminder is like similar to how Alexa works?

[@rivertonrock]

No way!! This is amazing! I had no idea this was coming. 🏠 ⚙️

[@adamkusch8018]

Awesome Shane, thanks! I took your automation and modified the top to Find All Calendar Events where All are true: Start Today, Not All Day, Not Cancelled.

[@ShaneCreates]

Fantastic! I like that...especially Not All Day. Great job!

[@menisis4]

How this is different from the “Speak” shortcut?

[@dominickbaier6962]

Hey Shane! Thanks - I am learning a lot here. One question - is it possible to use intercom across homes? I have separate networks for 2 buildings and it seems I need to split this up into 2 homes. Now wondering if I lose intercom functionality....thanks! Might be worth a video ;)

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Dominick. As far as I can tell, you can only intercom to an entire home or individual rooms/zones. I don't believe you can intercom to multiple homes at once.

[@dominickbaier6962]

@@ShaneCreates Thanks! But can you intercom from room 1 in home 1 to room 2 in home 2?

[@ASITL]

how is it different from the "speak text" option already available in shortcuts.

[@vontel2701]

My HomePod minis never work properly for me. No matter how many times I reset the devices

[@ferrise4775]

how do you use intercom with two HomePods at the same time (group)

[@dannybroddy]

Really cool, cannot wait to test this out in 16.4. I think I will wait for the RC to update, Beta has not been my friend lately lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@ernestgalvan9037]

I have two iPod Mini, in two different rooms. Can I set each up with a different language (eg, English on one, French on the other)???

[@javiertineo3084]

Hey Shane how do you usually trigger the automations?

[@ShaneCreates]

It depends on the automation or shortcut. For the first one I created in this video, I'll set up a Home Screen widget so I can simply run the automation with just a tap.

[@cyberjaze]

This is really a game changer Shane. I have a homepod mini and a google home mini. Now, i just converted to homepod mini to do all those reminding stuff done previously by google home mini through its routine feature. My homepod is now way better than google home when it comes to convenience and extra features like being able to set monthly or yearly reminder and being able to access through my smart watch. There is just few bugs that I encountered: 1. The voice stays to male. Change the voice from setting will not affect the voice used by intercom ran from shortcut. 2. You cannot use intercom command within repeat command. Not sure if this is a bug. 3. The volume doesn’t seem to be consistent. It will always use the same volume for some reason unless you adjust the volume in homepod while he is talking. Hope all bugs get fixed soon. Overall, I am very happy this feature was added. It’s really is a game changer for me.

[@cyberjaze]

I just thought I have to mention this. This feature just got so much more useful with the integration with openai. It’s fun to setup a daily reminder where Siri will say different things every day. For example, I was able to setup a reminder for my kid to go to school at a specific time or he will be late. I just tell AI “Tell a kid named Light to go to school now or he will be late. You may mention his classmates Zoey-Dale and Marco. “ and Siri will remind my kid exactly how i wanted and it’s different set of words every time and it even include the name of my kid and his classmates. This is really awesome.

[@UberHackersCom]

I’d like to see the same thing but with the five daily prayers. It’s always a hassle because the time changes everyday. I’ll try and see if I can grab the times thru automation and have it announce 5min till prayer time. Should be interesting

[@doctornoom]

You are Great!, a user from Thailand!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you!!

[@trainzandtrombones]

Homepods need an audio jack!

[@nicksingh999]

Great video, what iPad stand are you using?

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Nick! There’s a link in the video description.

[@Polkster13]

I want to do a Home automation that every time a door opens, it announces it on my HomePod. And I can use the door sensor on my mailbox to tell me "You've got mail".

[@Dr_Cole]

I programmed the later via the America Online voice using an Aqara vibration sensor (which also detects movement in different directions).

[@ShaneCreates]

That would be great. That's why we need Apple to bring this option to our home automations.

[@briannabirckett]

Wait that’s so cool!

[@edsongwenhere]

Awesome! I’ve BEEN waiting on something like this…

[@alessandra2112]

Hi Shane. Thank you so much for this one. I love your videos.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@inelonwetrust9169]

Great video Shane. I have some fun ideas with this once I get 16.4.

[@fmanda]

Heads up that I’m not seeing the link to the HomeKit Architecture vid in the description. Gonna go find it on profile anyways, but figured I’d mention it since you had the CTA there.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you! I’ll double check and will be sure to add it in the description.

[@shiloeking8805]

Hey Shane. I’m getting ready to buy a house! Over the years I’ve been saving up to integrate my house into a smart home when I buy one. I have about 5k saved up strictly for smart home integration. Could you make a video with a $5k setup?

[@Keagan-Z06]

Shane, I’ll be honest, shortcuts is intimidating as hell. Why can’t these options from shortcuts be available in just the home app automation. Keep things centralized?

[@ShaneCreates]

You actually can do all the home shortcut stuff from the Home app. In an automation, instead of choosing the accessories to control, you scroll to the bottom of your accessory list and choose "convert to shortcut." This is the same as creating a "Home Automation" in the shortcuts app. It gets confusing when you try to understand the difference between a home automation/shortcut and a personal automation/shortcut. In a nutshell: personal automations run on your personal device (iPhone, iPad, etc) and only work for you. Home automations run on your homekit hub (Apple TV, HomePod) and can work for everyone in the house.

[@Keagan-Z06]

@@ShaneCreates that’s a great explanation Shane. I understand it much better now. I still think setting up Shortcuts can be intimidating, so many options and what if’s and variables

[@dronemagic6421]

Did the remove it from 16.4? I have everything updated to 16.4, but it isn’t coming up when i typ in. Am i the only one with this problem?

[@dronemagic6421]

Nevermind fixed it

[@briannabirckett]

This is reason that I’m now going repurchase a HomePod! I love this feature on my Alexa but she has been really janky lately. So I’m excited to get a HomePod 2

[@scottboland59]

I have a question, sorry it doesn’t have anything to do with intercom, anyway to get HomeKit to work with my nest thermostat and smoke alarms?

[@ShaneCreates]

Look into the Starling Home bridge and/or Homebridge

[@scottboland59]

Thank you Sir, I will check them out. I’m not a fan of Alexa so I’m trying to switch to HomeKit. We are Apple people 😊

[@Nivienne89]

Shane you are the best, this is a gamechanger feature, can't wait to have iOS 16.4 to use it. Is there any easy way to set an automation that runs only if one light went on between 5:20 am and 5:30 am and not otherwise?

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks!! Depends on what you need to do, but there are probably a couple of ways to do it. Maybe the automation runs at 5:30am, then use and IF action to see if the light is one. If it is, carry out the following actions. Otherwise, do nothing. Or maybe another way is to create an automation when the light turns on, convert to shortcut, then check the time and see if it's between 5:20 and 5:30 using the Date and If actions.

[@Hedrakk1]

I was so happy to get that only to realize that, as on many occasions, Apple released a half baked feature, when you drop the bomb by saying that it will only work with personal shortcuts… For my smart home automations, I don’t want to rely on an iPhone that will not always be at home.

[@JonasTroyer]

This is awesome! Been waiting on this

[@gmnelli]

Would love to be able to use this tied to a persons location to announce in my office when they’ve arrived/left.

[@jonathanfrederick1644]

What iPad mount do you use?

[@ShaneCreates]

It's the Pitaka magnetic mount. There is a link in the video description.

[@devilma2002]

Dude what about Aqara door bill video 😢

[@iGageit]

This is so cool! I will definitely use this feature!

[@kroyal]

Thank you for your video and posting your Shortcut. I want to make a J.A.R.V.I.S. / Tony Stark home morning weather and surf report as soon as my OS updates with the new intercom feature thanks to your video and example Shortcut.

[@fmascse]

Also. Very personal! Really want to keep them interactions with the kids down to a minimum! 😂

[@mattsnyder4754]

Has anyone figured out how to get a HomePod to alert/ring when my phone rings? I’d really like to be able to not have my phone on my person at all times, and not miss calls.

[@leumas75]

Knowing my kids (and me as an adolescent) I’d also make sure to set Volume = 100% first.

[@freespeech8947]

Hi guys. I have a question. When playing music on the pods when I lay in bed. They have a very low light. I would like to use those lights as a night light. Anyone know how to do this?

[@MadMike78]

Home kit looks fun to use. Might have to switch to Apple.

[@jacobthegenius9838]

I know this is an older video but do you have a downloadable of the shortcut you created for your daughter?

[@Chapter7Certified]

Home and Personal automations not being fully connected is so ridiculous

[@colorless_man7325]

more automation less interaction. i love tech stuff

[@DerekDelaney]

My daughters name is also Maci. Do you find that saying “hey Maci…” or just “maci…” it triggers Siri? It always does for me. I’ve had to turn off the microphone on all of my HomePods.

[@ShaneCreates]

Haha YES! It happens quite often. Especially when I yell out "Hey Maci...!"

[@martyparshall4368]

Love this, just used your link the other day to setup announcement when my doors are open too late but the conversions and getting into Apple Music was a pain, very excited for this! I want to do this for all my doors, and good night routines as I’m always manually requesting the next days weather etc. This feature has really been my biggest bone against apple vs Alexa as that was there years ago, so have been without out it for over a year! Thx as always. On another note I recently purchased the level bolt lock and in 3 months have replaced the battery 3 times! Any ideas why it’s draining so fast? I also so u had a shortcut for checking battery levels can u point me to a video where u show how to set that up?

[@ShaneCreates]

I don't know why the battery would drain that fast. I haven't used any Level Lock devices yet. Sorry, but I don't have a video on checking the battery levels. The Controller for HomeKit app is a good resource for that though.

[@martyparshall4368]

@@ShaneCreates sounds good. I do have controller , so can look there, used that like you did for the door lock and garage door open/unlocked too long. Just need to figure out how to add a check if door already closed or locked to bypass the alert.

[@christianhotter]

Interesting! I need to try creating some shortcuts so I can get an idea of what is possible with home automation. Maybe I can have Siri ask my kids if they forgot to turn off their lights if they leave the house and their room lights are still on. 😄

[@PattyKuluCakes]

If they have smart lights in their room, you can create an automation to turn their lights off when their iPhone leaves the house.

[@EmilTheoneandonly]

very cool

[@carolynyoung5844]

Apple got regular degular folk out here coding😂😂. Love the video.

[@ShaneCreates]

🤣🤣 exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@roihayat]

Anyone has an idea as to why the “if” shortcuts when motion detected dosent run the automation

[@josh199994]

One thing that I love to do is ask Siri if I'll need my sunglasses today - any idea if that is something that could be added into this?

[@ShaneCreates]

Probably. Although I'm not sure intercom would be the best option for that if you are using your voice to trigger the shortcut anyways. I'd probably create the shortcut called "do I need my sunglasses" and then get the weather. Then, based on the weather, IF it's sunny, I'd probably use "show result" to say yes "yes, bring your sunglasses." If you trigger the shortcut on a HomePod, it should speak back the "show result."

[@Ykodi01234]

That’s great thanks

[@BreakTime10101]

I wish Apple would give us the option to run automations automatically, you have to select “run” all the time.

[@ShaneCreates]

There is the ability to turn off "ask before running," but it's not available for all automation triggers.

[@BreakTime10101]

@@ShaneCreates I see that now. Looks like the feature is not available for location automations. Thanks

[@mrtierney2817]

Can someone tell Me if I can use this to have Siri announce on my HomePods there is motion at my video doorbells

[@ShaneCreates]

Unfortunately at the time you cannot trigger intercom shortcuts from home accessories, like cameras or motion sensors.

[@mrtierney2817]

@@ShaneCreates ohh ok can I ask a side question about HomeKit I’m new to this so much to learn lol

[@ramrajgg]

Anyone having problem where intercom shortcut speak very fast after io18 update, I deleted the shortcut and created new shortcut with intercom but still no luck I noticed one thing it happens any time, which means twice it works fine but after that it speak fast and after some time speaks normal

[@IEA_455]

Wow still can't have a shortcut to turn on AOD when I show up at work. Android routines is better

[@ky314]

Can’t wait to see what anti-intercom defense Macey launches. Maybe she can have her own automation to turn on her light for just one minute and then turn it off.

[@ShaneCreates]

😂😅 That's totally something I would do. She's pretty good at getting up... better than the rest of us in the house. She usually does it all on her own but occasionally she'll need an additional reminder.