Why Apple Shortcuts for Digital Business Cards?

In today's digital world, smart ways to share contact info are a must. The digital business card gives you convenience and flexibility, perfect for making connections fast. And with Apple Shortcuts, the oneVcard App makes the whole thing even easier and quicker. Find out how you can pull up or share your digital business card with just a few taps or voice commands.

What are Apple Shortcuts?

Apple Shortcuts let you automate common tasks on your iPhone. Instead of digging through menus, you can use custom commands to launch apps or do specific things. If you're using the oneVcard App, this means you can show off your digital business card or its QR code in a flash.

The available shortcuts in the oneVcard App

The oneVcard App supports three handy shortcuts to optimize your digital communication:

• “Show active business card”: This shortcut lets you directly open and present your active digital business card in the browser.
• “Show QR code of active business card”: This command displays your individual QR code, which you can share at meetings or events, for example.
• “Open team search”: If you're part of a team, this shortcut lets you quickly search for team members and access and share their contact information.

Important: Make sure the oneVcard App is installed on your device and you're logged in before setting up these shortcuts.

How to set up shortcuts for your digital business card

Setting up shortcuts in the oneVcard App is quick and easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Make sure the oneVcard App is installed on your device and that you're logged in.
2. In the dashboard, go to “Generator” > “Siri & Shortcuts”.
3. Select the shortcut you want, for example, “Show QR code of active business card”.
4. Follow the instructions to add the shortcut to your Shortcuts app.
   

Apple Shortcut on the iPhone Action button

Got an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer Pro model? You can use the new Action button to bring up your digital business card even faster. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down to “Action Button” and tap it.
3. Select “Shortcut” from the list of options.
4. Add the desired oneVcard shortcut, e.g. “Show QR code of active business card”.

Just press the Action button to instantly display your business card or QR code. For more info on the Action button, check out Apple Help.

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Alternative Use: Shortcut on the flashlight or camera button

Another handy way to use your shortcuts even faster is to assign them to the flashlight or camera button on your lock screen. Here's how:

1. Tap anywhere on the lock screen
2. Select "Customize" and then "Lock Screen"
3. Then, decide whether you want to use the left or right shortcut button at the bottom for the oneVcard shortcut
4. Tap the "+" and then select "Shortcut"
5. Search for the shortcut you created earlier and tap "Done"

Now you can access your business card or QR code directly from the lock screen without having to open the app – perfect for spontaneous situations!

How to use the QR code efficiently

The QR code for your digital business card is super handy for quick networking. Here are a few ways to use it:

• In meetings: Share your QR code with colleagues or business partners to quickly exchange contact information.
• At events: Use it at trade shows or networking events to connect with potential contacts.
• In everyday life: Show the QR code to easily direct customers or interested parties to your digital business card.

Thanks to the integration with Apple Shortcuts, you can quickly access your QR code anytime, anywhere – perfect for those spontaneous encounters.

Best Practices for Using Shortcuts

To get the most out of Apple Shortcuts in the oneVcard app, here are some tried-and-true tips:

• Plan ahead: Decide which shortcut you need most often and position it accordingly on the Action button or on the lock screen.
• Use Siri commands: Connect the shortcuts to intuitive voice commands to call them up even faster. --> Hey Siri, open my business card.
• Test before events: Make sure your correct business card is activated (if you use multiple business cards) before you go to meetings or events.

By customizing the shortcuts, you can optimize your workflow and ensure that your digital business card is always ready to hand.

Conclusion

By adding Apple Shortcuts to the oneVcard App, sharing your digital business card becomes quicker, simpler, and smarter. Whether you're using the QR code, the Action button, or even Siri, these features have you set for modern networking.

This solution offers numerous advantages, especially for companies and their employees. With the central management of digital business cards, companies can ensure a consistent, professional image. Employees save time and can exchange contacts more quickly and efficiently – ideal for sales teams, trade fairs or business meetings.

Try out the shortcuts and see how they make your daily life easier. Your smart business card is just a click or voice command away!