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Almost perfect. But failed at one thing.
Tested it on my phone and it worked great, I was able to trigger shortcuts using the URL. However, when I moved the server to a dedicated device, device specific shortcuts didn’t run properly. For example, I have a shortcut that disconnects all airplay speakers from my device and set playback to my device. This runs great when server is on my phone, but when the server is on another device it runs that shortcut on the server device. That device isn’t playing anything though so the music is still playing through the speakers from my phone.Show lessHolder of Smiths
Greedy Developer
This app fills the need for working notifications from shortcuts, but like most apps these days uses a subscription service model. If this was a one-time $20 purchase I'd gladly pay but I'm not going to sign up for ANOTHER subscription. App is limited to only three notifications in the free tier which is pretty greedy on the developers end. If I can find another app that fills this need I'll be switching right away.Show lessBorn2SlayNoobz
Developer Response
Hi, We're sorry to hear you're unhappy that certain features in the app require a subscription. We offer a variety of pricing options (https://www.pushcut.io#pricing), including a Lifetime option that includes unlimited notifications. Unfortunately, we incur ongoing server costs to support these features and so we are forced to limit what is available in the free tier. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with feedback@pushcut.io.Great for connecting Lambda with Shortcuts
This is the only reliable way I have found for invoking Apple Shortcuts from Alexa/Lambda. I have Automation Server running on an old iPhone 6s that wasn’t being used. Running for several weeks now with no issues. I use the api url to execute the shortcut from an Alexa Skil Lambda function. Pushcut allows the shortcuts to run without human interaction, which was one of the problems with Apple’s native “Automation”. Super easy to setup and use. Well done!Show lessFdthvhctccgf
Lack s information
Offers a trial then subscription but no terms or price. Won’t pull the trigger until I know the detailsWWhoMee
Push notifications not reliable enough
Attended to use api calls for push notifications on important appointments and it just wasn’t reliable enough. The Power Automate ran as expected but the sound alerts didn’t regularly work.
I had to switch to an SMS service for now.RaceH2O
Developer Response
Hello there RaceH2O, I’m sorry about the bad experience you had with Pushcut API calls. Would you mind contacting us via the support email (feedback@pushcut.io) so we can investigate this and try to make the app more reliable for you and all our users? Best regards, Pushcut teamFeatures hidden behind IAP even after $38 Lifetime license purchase
This app has the ability to solve major issues with Siri Shortcuts and automations which is why I was willing to pay almost $40 for a lifetime license. However the main feature that most people would want/need requires an additional monthly/annual subscription on top of the lifetime license. Scheduling a one-time server execution/action for a specific date and time should not be behind an additional pay wall for people who already purchased lifetime licenses. Nearly every other “pro” feature of the lifetime license in this app is able to be accomplished by other workarounds or natively in iOS. The one problem it could actually solve, is deceptively locked behind an expensive monthly IAP. 🙄Show lessPMDColeslaw
Scam…
When you are in a hardware store, you can see the product in its full form before purchasing it. Developers, unfortunately, are far too comfortable to lock their products behind a wall so you can’t even experience it without paying. This app supposedly lets you make widgets, but except for marketing images, one has no idea how you go about making them. The product is the widget. So don’t let me put the widget on the Homescreen. But, I’d like to experience the UX behind creating it before I spend any money. Maybe the widget look nice, but are far too difficult to create.Show lessRich Aesthetic Reviews
Developer Response
Hello there, We understand your frustration, and that’s why we provide a 7 day entirely free trial. This way, users can test everything in the app and evaluate how it’d fit into their routines before committing to a subscription. You can also find multiple tutorials (both written and in video format) on our website and Twitter to see how to use the app and what it can achieve. Finally, if you’ve got any questions about Pushcut’s capabilities and features, we’re always available! Just email us at feedback@pushcut.io and we’ll try our best to help.PushCut makes HomeKit automation useful in the real world
HomeKit’s automation feature is still a puzzle and somewhat limited. PushCut picks up where Apple fell short. The notification feature is really capable when combine with Shortcuts and Home App’s automations.
But, the learning curve is pretty steep. PushCut should have built-in animated diagrams explaining how all this work and I can bet that if they do this, this app’s user base would easily double in no time.
They really tried to incorporate the same UI language Apple uses with Shortcuts, which is very good. But, this type of “configuration” language is very limiting to the normal user who needs to do quite a lot of tests, trial and error, in order to find out the real power of being able to automate shortcuts.
I only expect things to get better form here.Show lessfef
Background triggers require dedicated device
Location-based background triggers only work if you have a dedicated iOS device to run as a server. $18/yr for premium would be fine, but that requirement is expensive and feels unnecessary: why does my phone need to connect to another device to run a shortcut that will toggle alarms (as in my phone clock, not security) off or on based on location?
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Response: Unless I'm missing something, without a dedicated device, the location-based triggers only send a notification that you have to interact with in order to run the shortcut. That's the same functionality as the Shortcuts app, which makes this superfluous for my use case.Show lessMcGingerchops
Developer Response
Hello there McGingerchops! Pushcut’s location triggers should work independently from the Automation Server and can be setup to run only on your device! If you’re having trouble setting this up, please don’t hesitate to contact us feedback@pushcut.io You’ll only need a dedicated device if you’re using the Automation Server. That’s needed so Pushcut can be kept on the foreground which is necessary because iOS apps can’t keep running indefinitely in the background as it’d be needed for the Automation Server.Who knows, can’t use it no instructions
More and more these perfectly advertised apps that will help people just “do” things without spending a day in a “learning curve” rabbit hole to do baby’s first shortcut.
I rejected shortcuts because you need to know more than the average person to make sense of it’s process. It does things, but explains nothing. Useless. I am involved in a career where my logic skills drive the work.
As a teacher, it’s infuriating to know how many people are definitely paying for a great reviewed product, that I believe works.
But this “figure it out yourself” approach with limited or help disguised as not real help?
It needs to work OUT OF THE BOX.Show lesspapabear38a
Developer Response
Hello there, papabear38a! Thank you for your review, and we’re sorry our onboarding process wasn’t enough to get you started. We have a support page on our website [1] with tutorials on how to automate your notifications and widgets. Also, if you’d like, we would love to help you. Just email us at feedback@pushcut.io and we’ll try our best to ease your way into Pushcut. [1]: https://www.pushcut.io/support.html
