{"id":2620,"date":"2025-08-24T13:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icarmode.com\/blog\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2025-08-24T13:58:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:58:53","slug":"shortcuts-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icarmode.com\/blog\/shortcuts-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Any App from iCarMode Using Apple Shortcuts (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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iCarMode has always supported linking dashboard buttons to external apps using URL schemes. But what if your app isn\u2019t on the supported list yet?
With Apple\u2019s Shortcuts app<\/strong>, you can link any app<\/strong> to your iCarMode dashboard\u2014no waiting for an iCarMode update.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This guide will show you how to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Create a Shortcut<\/strong> that opens your target app.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Assign that Shortcut<\/strong> to a Custom App Button in iCarMode, including entering its name, optional input, and a custom icon.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Part A \u2014 Create the Shortcut in the Shortcuts App<\/h2>\r\n
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    1. Open the Shortcuts<\/strong> app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\r\n
    2. Tap +<\/strong> to create a New Shortcut<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n
    3. Tap Add Action<\/strong> \u2192 search for Open App<\/strong> \u2192 select it.<\/li>\r\n
    4. Tap the blue App<\/strong> placeholder \u2192 choose the app you want to open (e.g., Waze, Spotify, WhatsApp).<\/li>\r\n
    5. Tap the shortcut name at the top \u2192 rename it to something clear, like Open Waze<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n
    6. (Optional) Tap the icon to customize its look in Shortcuts.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      That\u2019s it! You now have a Shortcut that launches your chosen app.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Part B \u2014 Connect the Shortcut in iCarMode<\/h2>\r\n

      Now let\u2019s put that Shortcut onto your iCarMode dashboard.<\/p>\r\n

      Step 1 \u2014 Open Custom App Button Settings<\/h3>\r\n