How to use Jomo with Siri Shortcuts?
Create powerful automations with Jomo and design your own custom blocking rules. With Jomo’s Shortcuts integrations, you can easily unlock new possibilities.
Don’t have the Shortcuts app yet? Download it for free from the App Store (developed and distributed by Apple).
How do I create a rule template to use in Shortcuts?
- Open Jomo > Rules.
- Tap + > Recurring Session.
- Under Block: choose what to block. Under Active: set to
Always-On
. Under Difficulty: pick your preferred level. - Tap
Add to Templates
.
How do I block an app based on my location?
Check out our full step-by-step tutorial.
How do I block an app when my battery is low?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Tap
Create New Automation
. - From the list, choose
Battery Level
. - Drag the slider to 20%.
- Tap
Falls Below 20%
. - Select
Run Immediately
. - Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
To stop the session, create a second automation using Above 80%
in step 5 and Stop Session
in step 10.
How do I block apps at work or at home?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
Wi-Fi
. - Tap
Choose
, then select your Wi-Fi network. - Check
Network Joined
andRun Immediately
. - Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
To stop the session, create a second automation using Left
in step 5 and Stop Session
in step 8.
How do I block apps 10 minutes after waking up?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
Sleep
. - Choose
Wake Up
. - Check
Run Immediately
. - Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap
Use Template’s Timing
, then chooseDuration
and set your preferred time. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
How do I block/unblock apps with an NFC tag?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
NFC
. - Tap
Scan
, then scan your NFC tag. - Check
Run Immediately
. - Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
orStop Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap
Use Template’s Timing
, chooseDuration
, and set your preferred time. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
How do I block apps after an Apple Pay transaction?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
Transactions
. - Choose the payment card used with Apple Pay.
- Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap
Use Template’s Timing
, chooseDuration
, and set your preferred time. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
If you're blocking after a food delivery order, consider adding a short pause (–1 min) to still receive the delivery notification.
How do I automatically block apps at bedtime?
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
Time of Day
. - Choose a time or tap
Sunset
. - Check
Run Immediately
. - Tap
Next
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
To stop the session, create a second automation using Sunrise
in step 4 and Stop Session
in step 8.
How do I automatically block apps when driving?
Using your phone while driving is illegal and incredibly dangerous. It causes over 600,000 accidents every year. Protect yourself and others by blocking your apps (except GPS) if you can’t resist checking your phone.
- Open Shortcuts.
- Go to
Automations
. - Select
CarPlay
. - Choose
Connects
. - Tap
Create New Shortcut
(iOS 17/18: New Blank Automation). - In the search bar, type
Start Session
. - Tap the blue block and select your template.
- Tap the blue chevron.
- Turn off
Show When Run
. - Tap the blue tick to confirm (iOS 17/18: Done).
To stop the session, create a second automation using Disconnects
in step 4 and Stop Session
in step 6.
Updated on: 16/07/2025
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