BetterKey
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Siri + Shortcuts

Your car,
on command.

Use your voice or automations to control your car with BetterKey.

“Lock my car.”
“Unlock my car.”
“Lock all my cars.”

Built with native App Intents for iPhone and Apple Watch. See real world examples →

Try BetterKey free for 1 week.

Download on the App Store

One set of commands, everywhere

Use the same BetterKey commands with Siri or the Shortcuts app on any Apple device.

Set up automations that fit the routines you already have.

Add a nightly lock check for peace of mind. See example →

Available commands

  • Lock car
  • Unlock car
  • Lock all cars
Siri and Shortcuts setup screen in BetterKey

Schedule an automatic lock or unlock

Follow the Nightly Lock guide in Shortcuts for BetterKey for a step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots. It covers setting a time, enabling Run Immediately, and choosing to lock all cars or a single vehicle.

Other schedules (like unlock) work the same way: duplicate the shortcut, choose your vehicle, then create an automation to run it.

Shortcuts automation action with the Vehicle parameter opened for selection

FAQs

Which Siri commands does BetterKey support? +

BetterKey supports Lock, Unlock, and Lock All via Siri and the Shortcuts app.

Can I automate these commands in Shortcuts? +

Yes. Use BetterKey actions in scheduled routines, CarPlay events, or Focus-based triggers.

Do all commands run without authentication? +

No. Unlock requires local device authentication. Lock and Lock All are always allowed.

Does this work on Apple Watch too? +

Yes. BetterKey includes native App Intents for both iPhone and Apple Watch.

Where can I learn more? +

Read how it works on our blog →

Try BetterKey free for 1 week.

Download on the App Store