# iOS Shortcuts for Jam

### Add Jam Widget to Control Center

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**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. Swipe down from top-right corner (or up from bottom on older devices) to open **Control Center**
2. **Long-press** on any space in Control Center
3. Tap **Add a Control** (plus button)
4. Find **Jam** and tap the **+** button
5. The strawberry icon now appears in your Control Center

**To use:** Swipe down from top-right corner (or up from bottom on older devices) → tap the strawberry button → tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording.

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### Hey Siri, Record a Jam

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**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. Say **"Hey Siri, Record a Jam"**
2. First time: iOS will ask for permission—tap **Allow**
3. Jam opens to the recording screen
4. Tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording

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

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### Add Jam Widget to Homescreen

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**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. Long-press any empty area on your homescreen
2. Tap the **+** button (top-left corner)
3. Search for **Jam** and select it
4. Choose **Small** or **Medium** widget size
5. Tap **Add Widget**
6. Position where convenient

**To use:** Just tap the widget and tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording.

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### Record a Jam with your Action Button

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**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. Go to Settings
2. Search for action button
3. Associate the action button with "Record a Jam" Shortcut

**To use:** Just press the Action Button and tap **Start Broadcast** to begin recording.
