{"id":312848,"date":"2021-07-30T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-the-home-screen-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2021-07-30T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T16:00:00","slug":"how-to-add-a-contact-to-the-home-screen-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-the-home-screen-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add a Contact to the Home Screen 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-6af6d28e88dec\" 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-6af6d28e88dec\" 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-add-a-contact-to-the-home-screen-on-iphone\/#Create_Shortcuts_to_Contacts\" >Create Shortcuts to Contacts<\/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-add-a-contact-to-the-home-screen-on-iphone\/#Create_Shortcuts_to_Message_Call_or_FaceTime_a_Contact\" >Create Shortcuts to\u00a0Message, Call, or FaceTime a Contact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add a Contact to the Home Screen on iPhone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-contacts-logo.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-contacts-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-contacts-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the core, iPhones are communication devices. So it makes sense that you\u2019d want to put the people you talk to the most front and center. We\u2019ll show you how to create home screen shortcuts for your favorite contacts.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, <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 doesn\u2019t make it clear that it\u2019s even possible to do this. The functionality is buried in the powerful\u00a0Shortcuts app. It takes a bit of work to set up, but it\u2019s not super complicated. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Siri Shortcuts to Get You Started<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are basically two different actions that can be associated with contact shortcuts. You can have the shortcut give you the option of how you want to contact the person\u2014Message, Call, FaceTime\u2014or it can jump straight into one of those. We\u2019ll cover both.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Shortcuts_to_Contacts\"><\/span>Create Shortcuts to Contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-42-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Shortcuts&quot; app.\" width=\"476\" height=\"185\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201cAll Shortcuts\u201d if you\u2019re not taken there right away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-43-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to &quot;All Shortcuts&quot; if you're not taken there right away.\" width=\"471\" height=\"179\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switch to the \u201cGallery\u201d tab in the bottom bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-44-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Switch to the &quot;Gallery&quot; tab in the bottom bar.\" width=\"471\" height=\"98\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Do a search for \u201cContact,\u201d and select the \u201cContact on Home Screen\u201d Shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-46-01.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Do a search for &quot;Contact&quot; and select the &quot;Contact on Home Screen&quot; shortcut.\" width=\"475\" height=\"286\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap the \u201cAdd Shortcut\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-46-57.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Now tap the &quot;Add Shortcut&quot; button.\" width=\"476\" height=\"135\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next screen is where we\u2019ll select a person for the Shortcut. Tap the + button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-47-50.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the + button.\" width=\"474\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find the person you want to use for the Shortcut in your contacts list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-48-33.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find the person you want to use for the Shortcut in your contacts list.\" width=\"474\" height=\"138\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cDone\u201d to finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-49-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Done&quot; to finish.\" width=\"473\" height=\"112\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go back to the \u201cMy Shortcuts\u201d tab, and you\u2019ll see the newly added Shortcut. Touch and hold to bring up some options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-50-31.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Touch and hold to bring up some options.\" width=\"473\" height=\"254\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDetails\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-51-30.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Details&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"474\" height=\"171\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cAdd to Home Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-55-43.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Next, select &quot;Add to Home Screen.&quot;\" width=\"472\" height=\"127\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the text to enter the name that you\u2019ll see under the icon on the home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-59-52.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"117\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, select the icon to choose a photo for it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-00-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done customizing the icon, tap \u201cAdd\u201d in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-02-09.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Add&quot; in the top right corner.\" width=\"479\" height=\"118\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The icon will be added to your home screen. When you tap it, a menu with communication choices will appear. Simply do this for all of your favorite people!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-03-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"217\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Shortcuts_to_Message_Call_or_FaceTime_a_Contact\"><\/span>Create Shortcuts to\u00a0Message, Call, or FaceTime a Contact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For an even more direct Shortcut, you can jump straight into a text message, phone call, or FaceTime from the home screen.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-42-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Shortcuts&quot; app.\" width=\"476\" height=\"185\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201cAll Shortcuts\u201d if you\u2019re not taken there right away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-43-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to &quot;All Shortcuts&quot; if you're not taken there right away.\" width=\"471\" height=\"179\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the + icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-07-31.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the + in the top right corner.\" width=\"475\" height=\"129\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cAdd Action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-07-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Add Action.&quot;\" width=\"472\" height=\"216\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you can search for \u201cMessages,\u201d \u201cPhone,\u201d or \u201cFaceTime,\u201d depending on what you want the Shortcut to do.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> There are a number of third-party apps\u2014such as <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>\u2014that can also be used as Shortcuts. Search for an app to see whether there\u2019s a Shortcut available.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-09-14.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Search for the Shortcut you want to use.\" width=\"473\" height=\"233\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The available actions will appear, which in this case is simply \u201cSend Message,\u201d \u201cCall,\u201d etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-13-09.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Shortcut action.\" width=\"474\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll be able to choose who to contact. Some of the Shortcuts will have extra options as well, like the ability to pre-write a message.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-15-18.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the recipient.\" width=\"473\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When selecting the person, you can simply search through your contacts. It\u2019s possible to choose multiple people for some of the Shortcuts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-16-04.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find a contact and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"474\" height=\"175\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the details filled in, tap \u201cNext\u201d in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-17-07.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"With the details filled in, tap &quot;Next&quot; in the top right corner.\" width=\"472\" height=\"243\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Give the Shortcut a name and tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-17-49.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Give the Shortcut a name and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"474\" height=\"140\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Shortcut has been created, so now, let\u2019s add it to the home screen. Touch and hold to bring up some options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-19-07.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Touch and hold to bring up some options.\" width=\"472\" height=\"209\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDetails\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_10-51-30.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Details&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"474\" height=\"171\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cAdd to Home Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-20-05.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Next, select &quot;Add to Home Screen.&quot;\" width=\"473\" height=\"112\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the icon to choose a photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-00-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done customizing the icon, tap \u201cAdd\u201d in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-24_11-02-09.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Add&quot; in the top right corner.\" width=\"479\" height=\"118\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The icon will be added to your home screen. When you tap it, the action you chose will immediately launch.<\/p>\n<p>While these steps might seem a bit convoluted, they\u2019re the best way to get this functionality on an iPhone or iPad, and it does work well once configured.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How iPhone Home Screen Widgets Work in iOS 14<\/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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