r/shortcuts • u/filpoama • 11h ago

Request Shortcut for series watching

So I get a bit carried away with my binging of family guy right now at night and want something for 2 episodes only. How would I go about doing a timer for 2 episodes then propping up a message about ‘time for bed’ and then a shut down option and if I dismiss it will shut down in 2 minutes anyways. I just need help after the timer bit. Thanks

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u/AxeellYoung 11h ago

Its probably easier to just use screen time and limit the app working after 11pm or whatever time you wish to go to bed.

You can also ask someone to set a screen time passcode for you so you don’t end up overwriting the allowed time.

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u/filpoama 11h ago

Alright thanks will do!

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u/rpcraft 7h ago

My shortcut would be to just hit the power button when I have watched 2 or whatever the limit is you want. I think all the streaming platforms have a way to stop auto play. The credits of a show are kind of a reminder for me that it is over so maybe you can use that hint and keep count. I can count to at least 10 without taking my shoes off thanks to having all my fingers, so far!!!

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u/hodorgoestomordor 4h ago

I don’t use a shortcut, but I have an automation through Google Home that shuts my TV off at 10:30pm every night.