How to use Chipolo with Siri Shortcuts

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to use Chipolo with Siri Shortcuts

2. Resolution

To use Chipolo with Siri Shortcuts on iOS 12.

With iOS 12 Apple has introduced Siri Shortcuts. These shortcuts can be used to perform different actions by talking to Siri. 

The Chipolo app offers Shortcuts that allow you to ring and stop ringing your Chipolo(s):

• Ring Chipolo.
• Stop ringing Chipolo.

You can set up the commands individually for each of your Chipolos. The Shortcuts will display the names of the Chipolos you own.

You simply choose the action you want to perform and set a command phrase that you will say to Siri to trigger it. 

Siri Shortcuts will work on iOS devices running iOS 12 or newer. 

How to set up your Siri Shortcuts.

Please follow the steps below to set up Siri Shortcuts for your Chipolo. 

1. Make sure you are logged in to the Chipolo app on your device. 
2. Open the Settings app on your iOS device. 
3. Find 'Siri & Search' and tap on it to open.
4. Scroll down the screen to 'Chipolo' and top on it to open. 
5. Tap on 'Shortcuts'. After setting up your Shortcuts, they will be displayed here. 
6. You'll see a list of suggested Chipolo Shortcuts. Tap on a Shortcut to enable it, for example, 'Ring Chipolo'.
7. Tap on the red button to record your own phrase for this Shortcut. This is the phrase you will say to Siri to perform this action.
8. Your active Chipolo shortcuts will appear above the suggested Chipolo shortcuts or you can check in the Settings app, under Siri & Search to see the full list of active commands you’ve set up.
9. Now, just activate Siri with ‘Hey Siri’ or by pushing the home button on your phone and say which Chipolo to ring. Happy searching!

To read more about how you can use Voice Control with Chipolo, please visit our General Voice Control page.

How to set up your Siri Shortcuts. (Visual guide)

1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

2. Find 'Siri & Search' and tap on it to open.

3. Scroll down the screen to 'Chipolo' and top on it to open. 

4. Tap on 'Shortcuts'. After setting up your Shortcuts, they will be displayed here. 

5. You'll see a list of suggested Chipolo Shortcuts. Tap on a Shortcut to enable it, for example, 'Ring Chipolo'.

6. Tap on the red button to record your own phrase for this Shortcut. This is the phrase you will say to Siri to perform this action.

Your active Chipolo shortcuts will appear above the suggested Chipolo shortcuts or you can check in the Settings app, under Siri & Search to see the full list of active commands you’ve set up.

7. Now, just activate Siri with ‘Hey Siri’ or by pushing the home button on your phone and say which Chipolo to ring. Happy searching!