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Finally, Create a New Automation Your new Focus mode and shortcut work independently, but how can you make them work together? With automation, of course. Automations let your iPhone trigger specific shortcuts when a specific thing happens. For instance, if your battery life drops below 80%, your iPhone can automatically turn Low Power Mode on. Or, if you turn a Focus mode on, your iPhone can lock itself. Here’s how you create a new automation: 1. Open the Shortcuts app. 2. Select the Automation tab at the bottom of your screen. 3. Tap on the plus icon in the top right corner of your screen. 4. Scroll down and select the name of your Focus mode from the list. 5. Choose When Turning On. 6. Select Run Immediately. This way, your iPhone will run the automation without asking for permission. 7. Tap on Next in the top right corner. 8. Tap in the My Shortcuts section and select the “Lock Screen” shortcut from the list. You can also tap the search bar at the top and type in your shortcut’s name. Your iPhone will automatically create the automation and you should see it in the Automation list. Now that you’re done, it’s time to put it to the test.