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Siri doesn't work when the camera is open

I'm trying to take a photo with the "say cheese" shortcut, but Siri won't activate when the camera app is open. I need to take no-touch photos for accuracy, and the camera app has to be open to use the "level" feature.


Thanks!

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 2:50 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2022 11:29 AM

Hello jwerth3,


Let's start off by checking the helpful steps in this article which can help with this issue: Add Siri Shortcuts on iPhone - Apple Support. The Shortcuts User Guide may also help set this up as you want, specifically the section here: Adjust variables in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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Nov 30, 2022 11:29 AM in response to jwerth3

Hello jwerth3,


Let's start off by checking the helpful steps in this article which can help with this issue: Add Siri Shortcuts on iPhone - Apple Support. The Shortcuts User Guide may also help set this up as you want, specifically the section here: Adjust variables in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


Siri doesn't work when the camera is open

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