How to Record Siri Shortcuts Voice Commands in iOS 12

In iOS 12, Apple introduced Siri Shortcuts, allowing users to trigger specific actions and automated workflows using personalized voice commands. You can record custom voice phrases directly through the iOS 12 Settings app to run suggested shortcuts from your installed applications. This guide explains how this feature works and provides the exact steps to record, edit, and manage custom Siri phrases natively on your device.

Yes, you can record custom voice commands for Siri Shortcuts directly inside iOS 12 Settings. Unlike later iOS versions that automatically use the typed name of a shortcut, iOS 12 specifically required you to record your own voice saying a personalized trigger phrase.

Steps to Record a Custom Voice Command in Settings

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.
2. Scroll down and tap Siri & Search.
3. Tap All Shortcuts (or view the suggested shortcuts listed under the "Suggested Shortcuts" section).
4. Browse the list of apps and find the specific action you want to automate.
5. Tap the plus icon (+) next to the desired shortcut.
6. A screen labeled "Add to Siri" will appear. Tap the red Record button.
7. Speak your custom phrase clearly into the microphone (e.g., "Order my usual coffee" or "Navigate home").
8. Once the recording finishes processing, tap Done in the upper-right corner to save it.

How to Edit or Re-record a Voice Phrase

If Siri frequently misinterprets your trigger phrase or you want to use a different command, you can modify it at any time:

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search.
2. Tap My Shortcuts at the top of the menu.
3. Select the shortcut you wish to modify.
4. Tap Re-Record Phrase to capture a new voice command, or tap Delete Shortcut to remove it entirely.

Once saved, activating Siri and speaking your recorded phrase will immediately execute the designated shortcut.