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“Hey Siri, Ask Agent” Workflow

This workflow integrates with Apple Shortcuts, allowing users to interact with the smart assistant using the voice command "Hey Siri, AI Agent." The user's voice will be transcribed in real-time and sent to the system, which utilizes the OpenAI GPT-4 model to generate natural voice responses that are directly fed back to the user. This process addresses the user's desire for natural voice conversations, enhancing the convenience and efficiency of interactions in smart home and mobile office scenarios, while providing personalized real-time responses.

Workflow Diagram
“Hey Siri, Ask Agent” Workflow Workflow diagram

Workflow Name

“Hey Siri, Ask Agent” Workflow

Key Features and Highlights

This workflow integrates with Apple Shortcuts to enable users to interact directly with an AI assistant in n8n via the voice command “Hey Siri, AI Agent.” The user’s voice input is transcribed in real-time and sent to a webhook that triggers the workflow. The AI assistant, powered by the OpenAI GPT-4o-mini model, processes the input and responds vocally through Siri, delivering a seamless voice Q&A experience. The workflow also automatically passes the current date and time to provide contextual awareness, supporting personalized and timely responses.

Core Problems Addressed

This workflow addresses the need for natural voice conversations with intelligent agents, eliminating the need for manual input and enhancing interaction convenience and efficiency. By integrating webhooks and AI models, it enables real-time processing and feedback of voice commands, significantly improving voice interaction capabilities in smart home and mobile office scenarios.

Use Cases

  • Quickly obtaining information and assistance on mobile devices via Siri
  • Voice control and queries within smart home environments
  • Rapid execution of natural language-based tasks or data retrieval
  • Personal assistant scenarios supporting daily Q&A and time reminders

Main Workflow Steps

  1. The user issues the voice command “Hey Siri, AI Agent” through an Apple Shortcut.
  2. The Shortcut transcribes the voice input and triggers the n8n workflow via a webhook.
  3. Upon receiving the request, the workflow passes the input and current timestamp to the built-in AI Agent (based on the OpenAI GPT-4o-mini model).
  4. The AI Agent generates a concise and clear voice response based on the context.
  5. The response is returned to the Shortcut via the “Respond to Apple Shortcut” node and vocally delivered by Siri.

Systems and Services Involved

  • Apple Shortcuts (voice command triggering and transcription)
  • n8n Automation Platform (workflow orchestration)
  • OpenAI GPT-4o-mini Model (natural language understanding and generation)
  • Webhook (receiving Shortcut requests)
  • Siri (voice interaction and feedback)

Target Users and Value Proposition

  • Users of smart devices requiring voice interaction
  • Mobile professionals seeking improved information access efficiency
  • Developers and tech enthusiasts aiming to create AI voice assistants with minimal configuration
  • Users looking to integrate AI into personal or home automation workflows

This workflow provides users with a convenient, efficient, and natural voice Q&A assistant that combines the Apple ecosystem with cutting-edge AI technology, greatly enhancing the practicality and user experience of voice interactions.