Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

Start stopwatch

Begins tracking time using the Stopwatch feature in the Clock app.

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Pauses the currently-running Stopwatch in the Clock app.

Creates a lap point in the currently-running Stopwatch, marking the elapsed time.

Resets the Stopwatch count in the Clock app back to zero.

Asks for a query, finds notes, presents a list of options, and opens the chosen note.

Asks you to give a search query, then passes it to the Google app to show results.

Turns the main lighting of Hue lamps, light strips, and Go bulbs in my studio space on or off.

Opens the app Fin for Apple TV, which lets you select timers and display them in a huge format.

Using station codes and the BART API, gets real-time transit information for trains in the Bay Area.

Turns my Eve Switch on or off depending on its current state, which controls the large 42” softbox in my studio for filming.

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