Set Wallpaper with Shortcuts Automation

Preparation

• Install Dailyapp

Set Lock Screen and Home Screen

Create Shortcut

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Tap the + button in the top right to create a new shortcut.
3. Search for Daily in actions.
4. Select Get Year Calendar Image.
5. Search for Set Wallpaper action and select it. 5-1. Toggle off Show Preview. 5-2. Toggle off Crop to Subject.
6. 📌 Tap Lock Screen and Home Screen to set lock screen, home screen, or both.
7. Tap the ▶️ button at the bottom to run the shortcut. Your wallpaper will be set on lock screen and home screen.

Add Automation

This setup ensures the wallpaper changes silently in the background at a specific time each day.

Start a New Automation

1. Go to the Automation tab (bottom center).
2. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top right.
3. Select Time of Day.

Configure the Trigger

1. Time: Set your preferred update time (e.g., 01:00).
2. Repeat: Ensure Daily is selected.
3. Options: Select Run Immediately (Critical: This prevents the phone from asking for permission every day).
4. Tap Next.

Build the Actions

1. Tap the block that says New Blank Automation.
2. Action 1: Get Image
   • Tap “Add Action” (or the search bar).
   • Search for Daily and select Get Year Calendar Image.
3. Action 2: Set Wallpaper
   • Search for Set Wallpaper and select it.
   • It should automatically connect to the previous action (reading: Set Lock Screen and Home Screen to Image).

Refine the Settings (Important)

1. Tap the arrow (>) on the “Set Wallpaper” action to expand options.
2. Show Preview: Turn OFF.
3. Crop to Subject: Turn OFF (This prevents the calendar from zooming in weirdly).
4. Optional: Tap the blue text “Lock Screen and Home Screen” to choose if you want it on just one or both.

Finish

1. Tap Done.

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