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Add Jam Widget to Control Center

What it does: Adds a strawberry button to your Control Center that immediately starts a Jam recording. Why it’s useful: Control Center is accessible from anywhere on iOS. Perfect for capturing critical moments without switching contexts. Setup steps:
1

Open Control Center

Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older devices).
2

Enter edit mode

Long-press on any empty space in Control Center.
3

Add a Control

Tap Add a Control (plus button).
4

Add Jam

Find Jam and tap the + button.
5

Confirm the shortcut

The strawberry icon now appears in your Control Center.
To use: Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older devices), tap the strawberry button, then tap Start Broadcast to begin recording.

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Hey Siri, Record a Jam

What it does: Voice-activated shortcut that opens Jam’s recording screen. Why it’s useful: Hands-free activation when you’re mid-workflow or demonstrating an issue to someone else. Setup steps:
1

Trigger Siri

Say “Hey Siri, Record a Jam”.
2

Allow permission on first use

iOS will ask for permission the first time. Tap Allow.
3

Open the recording screen

Jam opens to the recording screen.
4

Start recording

Tap Start Broadcast to begin.
To use: Say “Hey Siri, Record a Jam” anytime. Works even when your phone is locked.

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Add Jam Widget to Homescreen

What it does: Places a widget on your homescreen to start and stop recordings without opening the app. Why it’s useful: Essential for dedicated test devices where you’re constantly switching between recording and testing. Keeps Jam controls visible and accessible. Setup steps:
1

Enter edit mode

Long-press any empty area on your homescreen.
2

Open the widget picker

Tap the + button in the top-left corner.
3

Find Jam

Search for Jam and select it.
4

Choose a size

Pick Small or Medium.
5

Add and position the widget

Tap Add Widget, then move it where it’s convenient.
To use: Tap the widget, then tap Start Broadcast to begin recording.

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Record a Jam with your Action Button

What it does: Associate the “Record a Jam” shortcut with your Action Button. Why it’s useful: Record a Jam with one button press, from any screen. Setup steps:
1

Open iOS Settings

Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2

Find Action Button settings

Search for action button.
3

Assign the Record a Jam shortcut

Associate the Action Button with the Record a Jam shortcut.
To use: Press the Action Button, then tap Start Broadcast to begin recording.