Siri/Shortcuts Commands
From version 4.4, the app supports Siri/Shortcut commands.
With this update, the app gains the ability for external control and automation, enabling you to set note fields such as title, note, folder field title (e.g., Folder or Tags), folder/tags, and address. This makes the app a seamless part of your Shortcuts app workflows.
Pre-Created Shortcuts
The following shortcuts are pre-created in the Shortcuts app:
Open with Title
This shortcut has only one parameter: Title. It is well-suited for use with Siri voice commands if needed. This shortcut only sets the Title field in the camera notes.
Siri voice invocation phrase: “Camera with title in GPS Camera.”
Open with Title and Note
This shortcut provides two parameters: Title and Note. While usable, it may not be very practical for Siri voice invocation.
Siri voice invocation phrase: “Camera with title and note in GPS Camera.”
Open - All Fields
This shortcut allows you to set all the camera note fields:
- Title
- Note
- Folder field title (e.g., Folder or Tags)
- Folder/Tags
- Address
Parameters: None of the parameters are mandatory. Missing parameters are handled differently than in the Notes Editor:
- If you do not provide a value for Title, a pattern-based Title is automatically generated instead of reusing a previous value.
- For the Address field, if it was provided in the previous shortcut input but not in the current one, the app automatically resolves the missing address value.
This gives you the flexibility to set only the fields you need while leveraging any relevant input available in the Shortcuts app.
Example:
The above example demonstrates the setup of a custom Shortcuts command based on the “Open - All Fields” shortcut:
- Title is taken from the Clipboard.
- Note is being asked for by Siri or Shortcuts app.
- Folder Title and Folder/Tags are populated with hardcoded values.
- Address is determined automatically by the app.
Experiment and Share Feedback
The current functionality serves as an enabler, allowing you to experiment, automate, and build your workflows. If you encounter challenges or have feedback, please reach out to us at support@blocoware.com. We’re listening and eager to help!
This current functionality should also enable the app to integrate with Apple Intelligence workflows. More advanced integration will be introduced throughout 2025.