Connecting IFTTT to your iPhone opens up a world of automation possibilities, making it easier to control your apps and devices with just a few taps. Whether you want to automate everyday tasks, get reminders, or control smart home devices, IFTTT and your iPhone can work together seamlessly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to connect IFTTT to your iPhone, so you can start automating your life right away.
How to connect your iPhone to IFTTT?
To get started with IFTTT on your iPhone, the first step is to download the IFTTT app from the iOS App Store. You can download it by following this link to the IFTTT app. After downloading the app, create an account and sign in to begin using IFTTT.
What can you automate with iOS and IFTTT?
IFTTT supports six iOS specific services that can be used to automate things like your photos, health data, and contacts. Additionally, there are mobile specific services like Location, Group Location, and the widget services that can all be used in Applets using data from your iPhone.
The sections below provide more detail on how to use these services.
Connect iOS Reminders to IFTTT
iOS Reminders is an application for iOS and OS X that allows you to set notifications for yourself and create to-do lists. Quickly sync and create reminders from voice assistants, email, task managers, and more.
To get started using iOS photos with IFTTT, go to the iOS Reminders service page on IFTTT and tap connect. Once connected ensure you're signed into the IFTTT app on your iPhone and grant the app the reminders permission. The Reminders permission can be granted by going to Settings > Apps > IFTTT, then tapping the slider to grant the Reminders permission.
Once connected you're ready to start creating using the iOS reminders service from the Applet composer or enabling pre-made Applets from the iOS reminders service page. See below for some popular examples to get you started:
Connect iOS Photos to IFTTT
iOS Photos is an app for iPhone and iPad that helps you view, organize, and manage your photos. Easily access, edit, and share your memories, all while syncing seamlessly across your devices.
To start using iOS Photos with IFTTT, go to the iOS Photos service page on IFTTT then tap connect. After connecting ensure you're signed into the IFTTT app on your iPhone or iPad then grant the photo permission. You can grant the Photos permission by going to Settings > Apps > IFTTT then tap Photos and select Full Access.
After connecting you can create Applets using a trigger or action from the iOS Photos service via the Applet composer or enable a published Applet from the iOS photos service page like examples seen below:
Connect iOS Contacts to IFTTT
iOS Contacts is an app for iPhone and iPad that helps you store and manage your contact information in one place. Easily organize, update, and sync your contacts across your devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
To start using iOS Contacts with IFTTT, go to the iOS Contacts service page on IFTTT and tap Connect. After connecting, make sure you're signed into the IFTTT app on your iPhone or iPad, then grant the Contacts permission. You can grant the Contacts permission by going to Settings > Apps > IFTTT, tapping Contacts, and enabling Full Access.
After connecting, you can create Applets using a trigger or action from the iOS Contacts service via the Applet composer, or enable a published Applet from the iOS Contacts service page, like the examples seen below:
Connect iOS Health to IFTTT
iOS Health is an app for iPhone and iPad that tracks and organizes your health and fitness data. It collects information from various apps and devices, helping you monitor your activity, workouts, and wellness goals. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
To start using iOS Health with IFTTT, go to the iOS Health service page on IFTTT and tap Connect. After connecting, make sure you're signed into the IFTTT app on your iPhone or iPad, then grant the Health permission. You can grant the Health permission by opening the Health app > tap your profile icon in the top right > tap Apps under the privacy heading > Tap IFTTT > then tap Turn on all.
After connecting, you can create Applets using an action from the iOS Health service via the Applet composer, or enable a published Applet from the iOS Health service page, like the examples seen below:
Connect iOS Reading list to IFTTT
iOS Reading List is a feature in Safari that helps you save and organize articles, websites, and other content for later reading. With Reading List, you can easily access saved items across your Apple devices, even when offline. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
To begin using iOS Reading List with IFTTT, go to the iOS Reading List service page on IFTTT and tap Connect. After connecting, ensure you're signed into the IFTTT app on your iPhone or iPad. When an Applet runs, Safari will prompt you to confirm if IFTTT can add an item to your Reading List. Simply tap Add, and the new item will be saved to your Reading List.
Once connected, you can create Applets with actions from the iOS Reading List service through the Applet composer, or activate a published Applet from the iOS Reading List service page:
Connect iOS Shortcuts to IFTTT
iOS Shortcuts is an app for iPhone and iPad that lets you create custom shortcuts to automate tasks across your apps. With Shortcuts, you can streamline your daily activities and get things done faster. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
To start using iOS Shortcuts with IFTTT, go to the iOS Shortcuts service page on IFTTT and tap Connect. Once connected, you can build Applets using triggers from the iOS Shortcuts service in the Applet composer. You can also activate pre-made Applets from the iOS Shortcuts service page, with examples shown below:
For more information on using iOS Shortcuts in IFTTT you can view an in depth guide available here: How to integrate Apple Shortcuts app with IFTTT
Troubleshooting steps
- Make sure the required permission is granted for the iOS service, as outlined in the steps above.
- Ensure you're using the latest version of the IFTTT app and signed into the same IFTTT account where the Applet is enabled, on your iPhone or iPad.
- Keep in mind that Applets only trigger for events that happen after they’ve been enabled. For instance, an iOS Photos Applet using the "Any New Photo" trigger will only run for photos taken after the Applet is turned on—it won’t retroactively process photos taken earlier.