{"id":187616,"date":"2021-02-23T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-make-a-go-home-directions-shortcut-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2021-02-23T11:00:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T08:00:44","slug":"how-to-make-a-go-home-directions-shortcut-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-go-home-directions-shortcut-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Make a \u201cGo Home\u201d Directions Shortcut on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5c86b8ac6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5c86b8ac6a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-go-home-directions-shortcut-on-iphone\/#But_First_Know_That_Siri_Can_Already_Take_You_%E2%80%9CHome%E2%80%9D\" >But First, Know That Siri Can Already Take You \u201cHome\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-go-home-directions-shortcut-on-iphone\/#How_to_Make_a_%E2%80%9CGo_Home%E2%80%9D_Directions_Shortcut\" >How to Make a \u201cGo Home\u201d Directions Shortcut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Make a \u201cGo Home\u201d Directions Shortcut on iPhone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-695125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/apple_maps_ios_icon_hero.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Maps iPhone iPad iOS Icon Hero\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you frequently need directions to go to a certain address from your current location\u2014say, from work or the grocery store to your home\u2014it\u2019s easy to make a quick shortcut that can always give you directions to a pre-set location in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le Maps. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_First_Know_That_Siri_Can_Already_Take_You_%E2%80%9CHome%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>But First, Know That Siri Can Already Take You \u201cHome\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, you might not even need to make this shortcut. If you have \u201cSignificant Locations\u201d turned on in Location Services, your iPhone will automatically learn your home\u2019s location by analyzing your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> history. If you\u2019re in the car, you can quickly ask Siri something like \u201cTake me home,\u201d and you\u2019ll get turn-by-turn directions to your home.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t have a \u201chome\u201d defined or would like to frequently get directions to another custom destination no matter where you are, you can set up the shortcut below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Find Your Location History on iPhone or iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_%E2%80%9CGo_Home%E2%80%9D_Directions_Shortcut\"><\/span>How to Make a \u201cGo Home\u201d Directions Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To perform this magic trick, we\u2019ll need to use the Shortcuts app, which comes built in to your iPhone by default. If you can\u2019t find Shortcuts, navigate to the home screen and swipe downward with one finger toward the middle of the screen. Type \u201cshortcuts\u201d in the search bar, then tap the \u201cShortcuts\u201d app icon that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_spotlight_shortcuts_2.jpg\" alt=\"Type &quot;shortcuts&quot; in Spotlight search then tap the Shortcuts icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Shortcuts app, tap \u201cMy Shortcuts\u201d at the bottom of the screen, then tap the plus (+) button to add a new shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_tap_plus.jpg\" alt=\"Tap the plus (+) button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you see the New Shortcut page, tap the ellipsis button (three dots) beside the name. On the screen that pops up, set the shortcut name to whatever you\u2019d like. For our example, we used \u201cGo Home.\u201d When you\u2019ve set the name, tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/go_home_name.jpg\" alt=\"Change the shortcut name to &quot;Go Home,&quot; then tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you\u2019re back on the main shortcut screen. Tap \u201cAdd Action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iphone_shortcuts_add_action.jpg\" alt=\"In iPhone Shortcuts, tap &quot;Add Action.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"244\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the panel that appears, search for \u201cMaps,\u201d then tap \u201cShow Directions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/search_maps_tap_show_directions.jpg\" alt=\"In Shortcuts, add an action, then search for &quot;maps&quot; and tap &quot;Show Directions.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, the \u201cShow Directions\u201d action will be added to your shortcut. Next, tap \u201cDestination\u201d in the action bubble to set the destination address.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> By editing this action, you can also change the directions from \u201cDriving\u201d to another mode of transportation like \u201cWalking\u201d or \u201cBus.\u201d Also, you can tap \u201cMaps\u201d to change the navigation app to another one on your iPhone, such as Google Maps.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shortcuts_tap_destination.jpg\" alt=\"While editing the &quot;Show Directions&quot; action in Shortcuts, tap &quot;Destination.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"490\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After tapping \u201cDestination,\u201d you\u2019ll see a new pop-up panel where you can set the destination address. Enter your home address (or wherever you\u2019d like to go), then tap it in the search results list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shortcuts_enter_address.jpg\" alt=\"In Shortcuts, enter your home address, then tap it in the list.\" width=\"650\" height=\"376\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all you need to do to set up the shortcut. Very short and simple. If you\u2019d like to add an icon to your home screen that will launch the shortcut, tap the ellipsis button beside the \u201cGo Home\u201d name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shortcuts_tap_ellipses.jpg\" alt=\"In Shortcuts, tap the ellipses button beside the shortcut name.\" width=\"650\" height=\"479\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the panel that appears, tap \u201cAdd to Home Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/go_home_add_to_home_screen.jpg\" alt=\"In Shortcuts, tap &quot;Add to Home Screen.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"318\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Configure the icon if necessary, then tap \u201cAdd.\u201d Next, return to your home screen and find the \u201cGo Home\u201d shortcut icon. Tap it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/go_home_shortcut_icon_home.jpg\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Go Home&quot; icon on your home screen to run the shortcut.\" width=\"650\" height=\"322\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The shortcut will run, and you\u2019ll see directions from your current location to the address you set in the shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/directions_result.jpg\" alt=\"A &quot;Go Home&quot; shortcut map result example\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Very handy. You can also launch the shortcut using your voice: Just trigger Siri, and say \u201cGo Home.\u201d Use the shortcut as much as you want wherever you go, and it will always guide you home. Safe travels!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up and Use Siri on an iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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