# Siri & Shortcuts — Arelo

Ask Siri for arrivals or run Arelo actions from the Shortcuts app.

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## Asking Siri

You can ask Siri to open any section of Arelo using natural language. Examples:

- "Hey Siri, open Arelo"
- "Hey Siri, open my favorites in Arelo"
- "Hey Siri, show nearby stops in Arelo"

Siri opens the app to the relevant screen. Real-time arrivals load as soon as the app is on screen.

## Shortcuts app

Arelo exposes actions to the iOS Shortcuts app so you can build automations. Available actions:

- **Open Arelo**: launches the app to the last-viewed screen
- **Open Favorites**: goes directly to your saved stops
- **Open Nearby**: opens the Nearby tab and finds your closest stop

## Shortcut ideas

- Add an "Open Arelo Favorites" shortcut to your home screen for one-tap access
- Trigger "Open Nearby" automatically when you arrive at a saved location (using a personal automation)
- Add Arelo to your morning routine shortcut alongside weather and calendar

## Setup

No setup is required for basic Siri commands. They work as soon as Arelo is installed. To build a custom Shortcut, open the Shortcuts app, tap **+**, search for **Arelo**, and add any of the listed actions.

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