Automatically clock in and out at work
A personal automation in Apple’s Shortcuts app can clock a selected WorkTimes account in when you arrive at work and out when you leave. Create two separate automations.
Clock in when you arrive
- Open Shortcuts, choose Automation, and create a new personal automation.
- Choose Arrive, select the work location, and optionally set a time range.
- Configure the automation to run automatically, then continue.
- Add an action, search for WorkTimes, and choose Clock In.
- Select the WorkTimes account to use, then finish the automation.
Clock out when you leave
Create a second personal automation in the same way. Choose Leave and the WorkTimes action Clock Out. Use the same location and account.
The automation belongs to this device. WorkTimes cannot clock in an account that is already clocked in or clock out one that is already clocked out; the automation reports an error in either case.
If the trigger does not run, check the Shortcuts location and automation permissions in iOS Settings. Apple’s current Shortcuts travel-trigger guide explains the available location and time options.