Can I use Siri to add tasks to Microsoft To Do iOS 17.4.1?

Using the iOS app, if you go to the To Do settings there’s an option to select “Siri Shortcuts” (or similar) there are 2 shortcuts you can just click & add to your shortcuts. The shortcuts are “Add Task” & “Open List”. Super easy to just click & add!

Enable Siri in Microsoft To Do

1. Open the Microsoft To Do app on your iOS device.
2. When viewing a list (e.g., Tasks), tap “< Lists” link near the top of the iPhone app, or the double arrows at the top left of the iPad app, to get to the screen that shows your name (and maybe image) at the top of the screen.
3. Tap your name. That takes you to the Settings page.
4. Scroll down and tap on “Siri Shortcuts”.
5. Tap on “Add Task” to enable this command with Siri.
   1. You might be told “You already have a shortcut or home scene named “Add Task.” If so, you’ve already enabled it.
   2. You will be giving the option to record a different phrase. I was able to record a different phrase, but when spoken Siri was confused. I left the phrase as “Add Task.”

FWIW, after enabling Siri’s ability to add a task, I was never able to disable it.

Add a task to Microsoft To Do Using Siri

1. Say, “Hey Siri, add task.”
2. Siri will say, “What do you want to be reminded about?” (If you try add a task on an iPad when the screen is awake, Siri will prompt with text rather than speech.)
3. Tell Siri what you want added, e.g., “Call dad tonight.”
4. Siri will respond, “Okay, I’ve added it.” (When adding on an iPad that is awake, Siri won’t verbally confirm that the task was added.)

Hope this helps!

Way too many 'Try This' steps with to many caveats.
This should be pointed out before hand.

"...Next, search for "URL" and add the URL action. You’ll need to set up a URL scheme or web API call that links to Microsoft To Do. The URL you’ll use depends on whether Microsoft To Do supports URL schemes or API calls directly from shortcuts, which might require some technical setup or API knowledge. ..."

Thats just for staters.

I did this but Siri keeps telling me I need to download an app for that.

Hi I’m a Microsoft user like yourself and I will try to help you as best as I can today.

How you can set up a shortcut to add tasks to Microsoft To Do using Siri:

Step 1: Install Microsoft To Do Make sure you have the Microsoft To Do app installed on your iOS device and that you're logged in with your Microsoft account.

Step 2: Set Up Shortcuts Open the Shortcuts App: This app is typically pre-installed on iOS devices. Create a New Shortcut: Tap the "+" icon to start creating a new shortcut. Select "Add Action". In the search bar, type "Text" and select the "Text" action to add it. Here, you'll enter the text format that you want to send to Microsoft To Do (e.g., task title). Next, search for "URL" and add the URL action. You’ll need to set up a URL scheme or web API call that links to Microsoft To Do. The URL you’ll use depends on whether Microsoft To Do supports URL schemes or API calls directly from shortcuts, which might require some technical setup or API knowledge. Finally, add the "Get Contents of URL" action if you are making a web request to the Microsoft API. This will pass the task data to Microsoft To Do.

Note: If URL schemes are not supported directly by Microsoft To Do, the easiest workaround is to use the "Add to Microsoft To Do" function if available in the share sheet or consider alternative methods like using email to add tasks if supported by Microsoft To Do.

Step 3: Integrate with Siri After setting up your shortcut: Go to the settings of the shortcut by tapping the two toggles icon in the top-right corner of the shortcut's screen. Tap "Add to Siri" and then record a personal phrase that you’ll use to activate this shortcut with Siri (e.g., "Add task to To Do").

Step 4: Use Your Shortcut Now, you can activate Siri and say your custom command to add a task to Microsoft To Do.

Alternative Method: Email to To Do If setting up via Shortcuts is too complex due to API limitations, another method might involve using Microsoft To Do's feature to add tasks via email. You can email a specific address associated with your Microsoft To Do account to add tasks. This email address can typically be found in your To Do settings.

The effectiveness of these methods depends on the current support and features offered by Microsoft To Do and iOS so see if this works.

Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any questions. Microsoft Support is available for further assistance if the issue persists.

Best Regards Deeksha