Why Apple shortcuts for digital business cards?

In an increasingly digital world, smart solutions for exchanging contact data are indispensable. The digital business card not only offers you convenience, but also flexibility - perfect for fast networking. With support for Apple shortcuts, the oneVcard app makes this process even easier and faster. Find out how you can call up or share your digital business card with just a few clicks or voice commands.

What are Apple shortcuts?

Apple Shortcuts are a feature that allows you to automate frequently used tasks on your iPhone. Instead of manually navigating through menus, you can use personalized commands to launch apps or perform certain actions. For you as a user of the oneVcard app, this means that you can present your digital business card or the corresponding QR code at lightning speed.

The available shortcuts in the oneVcard app

The oneVcard app supports three practical shortcuts that optimize your digital communication:

• "Show active business card": You can use this shortcut to open and present your active digital business card directly in the browser.
• "Show QR code of active business card": This command shows your individual QR code, which you can share at meetings or events, for example.
• "Call up team search": If you are part of a team, you can use this shortcut to quickly search for team members and retrieve and share their contact details.

Important: Make sure that the oneVcard app is installed on your device and that you are logged in to the app before you set up these shortcuts.

How to set up shortcuts for the digital business card

Setting up the shortcuts in the oneVcard app is quick and easy. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the oneVcard app is installed on your device and that you are logged in.
2. In the dashboard, navigate to "Generator" > "Siri & Shortcuts".
3. Select the desired shortcut, 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 Action button of the iPhone

If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer iPhone from the Pro series, you can use the new Action button to call up your digital business card even faster. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open the settings on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down to "Action button" and tap on it.
3. Select "Shortcut" from the list of options.
4. Add the desired oneVcard, e.g. "Show QR code of active business card".

You can display your business card or the QR code directly by simply pressing the Action button. You can find more information about the Action button in the Apple Help.

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Alternative use: Shortcut on the flashlight or camera button

Another practical way to use your shortcuts even faster is to assign the flashlight or camera button on the lock screen. This is how it works:

1. Press anywhere on the lock screen
2. Select "Customize" and "Lock screen"
3. Then decide whether you want to use the left or right speed dial button at the bottom for the oneVcard shortcut
4. Press the "+" and then select "Shortcut"
5. Search for the shortcut you have already created and press "Done"

From now on, you can access your business card or QR code directly from the lock screen without having to open the app - ideal for spontaneous situations!

How to use the QR code efficiently

The QR code on your digital business card is a practical tool for quick networking. Here are some possible uses:

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

Thanks to integration with Apple shortcuts, you can quickly call up your QR code anytime, anywhere - ideal for spontaneous encounters.

Best practices for the use of shortcuts

To help you get the most out of the Apple shortcuts in the oneVcard app, here are some tried-and-tested tips:

• Plan ahead: Determine which shortcut you need most often and position it accordingly on the action button or in the lock screen.
• Use Siri commands: Combine the shortcuts with intuitive voice commands to call them up even faster. --> Hey Siri, open my business card.
• Test before events: Make sure that your correct business card is activated (if you use several 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 at hand.

Conclusion

The integration of Apple shortcuts into the oneVcard app makes exchanging your digital business card faster, easier and smarter. Whether you call them up using the QR code, the action button or even Siri - with these functions you are perfectly equipped for modern networking.

This solution offers numerous advantages, especially for companies and their employees. With the centralized management of digital business cards, companies can ensure a uniform, professional appearance. 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 experience how they make your everyday life easier. Your smart business card is just a click or voice command away!