Voice Memos Actions
for Apple Shortcuts
Capture audio with 12 Voice Memos actions for Apple Shortcuts. Record, manage, and process voice memos programmatically. Build audio note-taking workflows and voice capture automation.
Actions with Details (12)
Delete Folders
Voice Memos
Deletes the specified folders.
Create Recording
Voice Memos
Creates a new recording in Voice Memos.
Create Folder
Voice Memos
Creates a new folder in Voice Memos.
Delete Recordings
Voice Memos
Deletes the specified recordings.
Open Folder
Voice Memos
Opens a specific folder in Voice Memos.
Play Recording
Voice Memos
Plays a recording.
Change Recording Playback Setting
Voice Memos
Changes playback settings in Voice Memos.
Search in Voice Memos
Voice Memos
Opens Voice Memos and performs a search for the specified text.
Change Voice Memos Settings
Voice Memos
Changes the state of the selected Voice Memos setting.
Stop Recording
Voice Memos
Stops the current recording.
Find Recordings
Voice Memos
Select Recording
Voice Memos
Opens a specific recording in Voice Memos.
What You Can Automate with Voice Memos
- Create quick voice note shortcuts with automatic naming
- Record meeting audio with timestamps and metadata
- Transcribe voice memos to text for note-taking
- Organize voice memos by date, project, or category
- Share voice recordings via message or email
- Build voice journaling workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I automate Voice Memos with Shortcuts?
Voice Memos provides 12 actions for recording audio, accessing existing memos, getting memo details, and managing recordings. Automate voice note capture, audio organization, transcription workflows, and voice journaling.
Can I automatically transcribe voice memos?
Yes! Record or select a voice memo, then use "Get Text from Input" which will transcribe the audio to text. Save the transcription to Notes, send via message, or use in other automation. Great for converting voice notes to written records.
How do I create timestamped voice notes?
Create a shortcut that records audio, then renames the memo with current date/time using "Format Date" and "Rename". Organize into folders by date or project. Perfect for meeting notes, ideas, or daily voice journals.
Can I share voice memos automatically?
Yes! Record or select a memo, then use "Share" or specific actions like "Send Message" or "Send Email" to distribute. Great for sending voice updates to teams, sharing interview recordings, or forwarding audio notes.
