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7 Best Siri Shortcuts for Safari on iOS
Siri has had mixed success for Apple. After its initial release in 2011, the company has struggled to engage users in conversations with Siri. Apple introduced the Siri Shortcuts app with iOS 12, and with iOS 13, the functionality of Siri Shortcuts expanded significantly. Are you interested in the top Siri Shortcuts for Safari to enhance your iPhone browsing experience?
An IFTTT service where a user can fix phrases and the voice assistant will perform actions based on them. The company made significant changes with the iOS 13 update, now showcasing ready-to-go Siri shortcuts from installed apps. Apple’s apps, including Safari, Mail, Gallery, Messages, and Maps, benefit from this integration and aren’t replaceable by third-party alternatives. In this post, we’ll discuss the top seven Siri Shortcuts for Safari browser, allowing for customized browsing. We’ll also provide tips on using Siri like a pro for a smoother Safari experience.
1. Perform a Google Search When You Open Safari
Siri Shortcuts offers a function where a user can set rules based on the opened app. For example, you can set the browser to open Google News when you launch Safari. Here is how to set them up.
Go to Shortcuts > Automation and tap on the ‘+’ button.
Select Create Personal Automation > Open App and choose Safari. Then tap next and select add action > Web > Search Web. From here, you can set the search engine and text to search.
The next time you open Safari, Siri shortcuts will run and push a notification to let you run the script.
2. Open a Page URL With a Voice Command
You can ask Siri to open a webpage using a set phrase. I have set it to open my profile page on Twothirds.Us when I shout ‘Open my Articles’ to Siri. Here’s how to set it up.
Open Siri Shortcuts and tap on the ‘+’ icon. Select add action. Then, tap on the apps menu and choose Safari from the list.
From the list of actions, select a show web page and add a URL from the following page. You can also set the app to open the webpage in reader mode by enabling the menu in the Shortcuts app. Now, set the phrase and use it to open the webpage via Siri.
3. Search Using Different Search Engine
One can ask Siri to search for a phrase using a different search engine. By default, Apple uses the Google search engine to ask queries from Siri and Spotlight menu.
Users can customize Siri’s behavior by adjusting its voice. They have the option to use a different search engine by simply asking Siri to search for a term using that specific search engine. For example, users can say, “Hey Siri, Bing search twothirds.us,” and Siri will open the Safari browser using Bing as the search engine. It’s worth noting that users can also refer to our guide for further instructions on changing Siri’s search engine on iOS.
This is a highly practical tool for avid news consumers like me. With just a tap, you can access the top news from around the world on your device. Let me show you how to set it up using Siri. To begin, go to Siri Shortcuts > Gallery and navigate to the News section. From there, select the ‘Browse Top News’ tab and add it to Siri. By default, it opens news from Techmeme, NY Times, BBC, CNN, and NPR.
From the widgets menu, users can tap on the browse top news shortcut and select from five news sources. You can also edit them. To edit the news source, go to Shortcuts > tap three-dot menu in browser top news section and add or remove web URLs.
5. Search on Different Platforms from a Single Menu
I frequently use this shortcut. With just one tap, I can search the phrase from multiple sources without having to change the search engine in the Settings menu. To add the shortcut to your My Shortcuts portfolio, go to Gallery > Quick Shortcuts and select the ‘Search On’ shortcut.
From the iOS widget, you can select the ‘Search On’ menu and type the query. Hit enter, and the shortcut will offer a different search engine. It is a convenient way to search using different search engines.
6. Clip Articles to Notes
Let’s discuss two Siri Shortcuts integrated into the iOS share menu. The shortcut clips article content to the Apple Notes app. Open Shortcuts > Gallery and select Clip Articles to Notes from the Read It Later menu.
Wherever you open an article on Safari and select the share menu, it will offer the options to clip the content to the Apple Notes app. It’s a neat alternative for the Pocket app.
By using this shortcut, you can create a PDF of a webpage from the share menu. Just go to Shortcuts > Gallery and choose Make PDF shortcut.
To create a PDF of a webpage in Safari, use the share menu and select “make a PDF”. This will generate a detailed PDF of the open webpage.
Use Safari Like a Pro
Our compilation of Siri Shortcuts can enhance your browsing experience with Safari. Set them up and use Safari like a pro. Also, share your favorite shortcut in the comments below.
Next up: Did you know you can change the default search engine on iOS? Read the post below to learn how.
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