How to Schedule Airplane Mode on iPhone

Quick Tips

• We can use Automation on iPhone to schedule Airplane mode on iPhone.
• To do so, go to Settings → Automation tab → + → choose trigger → + Add Action → select Set Airplane Mode.
• Next up, choose whether to turn on or off the Airplane mode → Next → Done.

How to Set up Automation for Airplane Mode

While we’ll share generic steps to set Airplane Mode automatically, the exact steps might vary depending on your needs.

Step 1: Go to the Shortcuts app > select the Automation tab.

Step 2: Tap Create Personal Automation or + from the top right corner.

Step 3: Now, choose an action, for instance:

• If you want to schedule Airplane mode, choose Time of Day.
• For location-based Airplane mode, choose Arrive or Leave.
• To enable/disable Airplane mode as per your phone battery, choose Battery Level or Low Power Mode.

Step 4: Next up, tap + Add Action. Search and select Set Airplane Mode.

Step 5: Here, select whether to turn on or off the Airplane mode.

Step 6: Tap Next. Select whether the automation should Ask Before Running or not; accordingly, turn the toggle on or off.

Step 7: Tap Done to save the automation.

How to Remove Automatic Airplane Mode

At any moment if you’d like to remove the above automation, go to Shortcuts → Automation tab → swipe left the automation → tap Delete.

Set an Automation to Turn Airplane Mode Off on iPhone

While helpful, Airplane Mode can also cause headaches if turned on accidentally. It could disconnect you from your cellular service, meaning you can’t receive SMS messages or phone calls or use Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Step 1: Go to Shortcuts app → Automation tab. Tap Create Personal Automation or +.

Step 2: Select Airplane Mode from the options.

Step 3: Choose Is Turned On > tap Next > + Add Action.

Step 4: Search and select Set Airplane Mode. Tap On to change it to Off, and hit Next.

Step 5: Toggle off Ask Before Running and tap Done.

If your program runs correctly when you turn on Airplane mode, you will receive a notification that your automation is running and Airplane Mode will turn off.

Creative Ways to Use iPhone Airplane Mode Automation

• Schedule Airplane mode to enable or disable when a certain Focus Mode is disabled/enabled.

• Be unavailable during your power naps – Bothered by all the notifications piling on while you sleep? Is sleep or DND not doing the trick for you? Schedule Airplane Mode for a disturbance-free power nap.

• Enable Airplane Mode automatically when at the gym, movies, or more – Use location as the trigger action.

• Schedule Airplane Mode before an important meeting – Connect with your calendar or use the time action.

• Save battery life by scheduling airplane mode during idle periods.