> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://jam.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# iOS Shortcuts for Jam

> Start a Jam recording from anywhere on your iPhone using Control Center, Siri, widgets, or the Action Button.

### 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:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Control Center">
    Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older devices).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter edit mode">
    Long-press on any empty space in Control Center.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Control">
    Tap **Add a Control** (plus button).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Jam">
    Find Jam and tap the **+** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the shortcut">
    The strawberry icon now appears in your Control Center.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**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.

### 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:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Trigger Siri">
    Say "Hey Siri, Record a Jam".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow permission on first use">
    iOS will ask for permission the first time. Tap **Allow**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the recording screen">
    Jam opens to the recording screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start recording">
    Tap **Start Broadcast** to begin.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**To use:** Say "Hey Siri, Record a Jam" anytime. Works even when your phone is locked.

### 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:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter edit mode">
    Long-press any empty area on your homescreen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the widget picker">
    Tap the **+** button in the top-left corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Jam">
    Search for Jam and select it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a size">
    Pick **Small** or **Medium**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add and position the widget">
    Tap **Add Widget**, then move it where it's convenient.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**To use:** Tap the widget, then tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording.

### 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:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open iOS Settings">
    Go to the **Settings** app on your iPhone.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Action Button settings">
    Search for **action button**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign the Record a Jam shortcut">
    Associate the Action Button with the **Record a Jam** shortcut.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**To use:** Press the Action Button, then tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording.