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How do I sync shortcuts from my iPhone to the Apple Watch Ultra 2


To sync shortcuts from your iPhone to your Apple Watch Ultra 2, follow these steps:

1. Enable iCloud Sync:
- On your iPhone, go to Settings.
- Tap on your name at the top, then select iCloud.
- Scroll down to Apps Using iCloud and ensure that Shortcuts is enabled. If it isn't, turn it on.

2. Show Shortcuts on Apple Watch:
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
- Select a shortcut you want to sync.
- Tap the More button (three dots) in the top right corner of the shortcut.
- Tap the Info button, then turn on Show on Apple Watch.

3. Check Bluetooth and Wi-Fi:
- Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Make sure both devices are connected to Wi-Fi.

4. Run the Shortcut:
- Run the shortcut at least once on your iPhone. This can help trigger the sync process.

5. Restart Devices:
- If the shortcuts still do not appear, restart both your iPhone and Apple Watch.

6. Reinstall Shortcuts App (if necessary):
- If issues persist, consider deleting the Shortcuts app from your iPhone and reinstalling it from the App Store. This can help resolve any sync issues.

After completing these steps, your shortcuts should sync to your Apple Watch Ultra 2, allowing you to access them directly from your watch. Note that not all shortcuts may be compatible with the Apple Watch[2][6][8].

Citations:
[1] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255061502
[2] https://support.apple.com/guide/watch-ultra/use-shortcuts-apd99050d435/watchos
[3] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255401497
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/comments/iumfox/shortcuts_are_not_syncing_between_iphonewatch_on/
[5] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254378300
[6] https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/sync-shortcuts-apdb3a4240b0/ios
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgfXzO6zfWg
[8] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254725707