There are various ways to record your Annotations using anything that can make HTTP requests, including services like IFTTT, iOS shortcuts, and IoT buttons.
Below are some convenient methods you can take to record your Annotations:
The rest of the methods below will require your Annotation/s' URL. Not sure where to find it? See the steps below:
How to find your Annotation URL
How to find your Annotation URL
Go to the Annotate page in Portal:
Click on the link under the "URL" tab and it will automatically copy it to your clipboard:
Using Apple Shortcuts
Using Apple Shortcuts
With Shortcuts, you can create a button on your phone's home screen that you can tap every time you want to Annotate.
Here's how to set it up:
Open the Shortcuts app
Tap the + on the upper right-hand corner
Type Get Contents of URL in the search box at the bottom
Choose the Get Contents of URL option at the top of the list
In the box labeled Get contents of, enter the Annotation URL
Tap Done
Customizing your Shortcut buttons
Customizing your Shortcut buttons
Shortcut widget on your Home Screen
Shortcut widget on your Home Screen
If you have multiple Annotations and want to have a Shortcut button for each of them, adding the Shortcut widget is the best way to keep them all in one area of your Home Screen. Here's how to set it up:
On your iPhone, touch and hold the background of the Home Screen until the apps begin to jiggle.
Tap at (+) the top of the screen to open the widget gallery.
Scroll down, then tap Shortcuts.
Swipe to choose a widget size.
Tap Add Widget, then tap Done.
The Shortcuts widget appears on your Home Screen.
While the apps are still jiggling, move the widget where you want it on the screen, then tap Done.
Using Flic buttons
Using Flic buttons
Flic is a smart button that allows you to perform various actions with a simple button press. It's a convenient way to track your Annotations since you can carry it almost anywhere.
Getting Started
First, ensure you have the Flic app installed on your device. Then, follow the steps below:
Click Flic to see a pulsating red light
Open the Flic app and sign in (create one if you don't have an account)
Connect your Flic by following the instructions in the app
Creating actions on Flic for your Annotations
Open the Flic app and sign in
If you have multiple Flics, press the Flic you would like to set up. Identify the correct Flic symbol in the app by watching it bounce
Tap the bouncing Flic symbol in the app to move to the action set-up page
Tap the plus icon next to each trigger (Push, Double Push, and Hold) to connect them to an action
Choose Internet HTTP Request
In the URL field, enter your Annotation URL
Select the POST method
Tap "Insert" then "Add" on the top right corner for iOS or “save action” on the bottom right corner for Android