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How to turn the Action Button into a multi-function automation launcher

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Last updated: 2025/11/07 at 3:53 AM
News Room Published 7 November 2025
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The Action Button on the iPhone 15 and later provides one-click access to features, but strangely it can only perform one action. With a quick workaround in the Shortcuts apps, it’s possible to use the Action Button to trigger up to eight applications or automations.

The iPhone Action Button is more powerful than you may think.

The Action button has several default functions, including toggling silent mode, launching an app, setting focus, and more.

The Action Button can only be assigned to perform a specific task, which is unusual when Apple uses double and triple clicks on the AirPods to perform different functions.

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