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title: "Siri \u0026 Widgets"
description: "Control your smart home with Siri voice commands, iOS Shortcuts, Android widgets, and NFC tags. Set up TapHome API integration for remote access."
url: "https://taphome.com/en/docs/applications/siri-widgets/"
language: en
lastmod: 2026-10-08
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  topics: ["siri-shortcuts","android-widgets","voice-control","taphome-api","remote-control"]
  questions: ["How do I control TapHome devices with Siri?","How to create an Android widget for TapHome?","Where do I find the TapHome API URL for Siri shortcuts?","How to set up a Siri shortcut to open my gate?","What should I do if my TapHome API security token is compromised?","What app do I need for TapHome shortcuts on Android?","How to activate TapHome API on my Core?"]
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# Siri & Widgets

Last updated: 2026-10-08

> "Hey Siri, open the gate"

The TapHome control unit establishes a secure connection with its cloud server, allowing users to remotely control user-defined devices via URL requests in real time. This integration enables quick actions without the need to open the TapHome app or even unlock the phone (for example, via Siri).

## Security Measures

**Every web request must include a security token.** This token prevents unauthorized access. It is important to:

* **Never disclose this token on the internet.**
* **Never send it via unsecured communication channels.**
* If you suspect it has been compromised, **immediately change the security token.**

## Activating TapHome API on Core

To activate the TapHome API:

1. Open **Settings** on your TapHome Core.
2. Go to **Expose Devices**.
3. Add a new interface: **TapHome API**.
4. **Define which devices you want to control** in this way. Remember that anyone with your security token can control these devices.
5. Open a device from the list. Examples of URL requests for common actions will be displayed.
   * **Example: Pressing a button to open the garage door:**
     https://api.taphome.com/api/TapHomeApi/v1/setDeviceValue/5?token=abcdef01-2345-6789-0abc-def012345678&valueTypeId=52&value=1
6. Click the URL to **copy it to the clipboard**.

You can find more technical details about modifying the URL in the [TapHome API documentation](https://taphome.com/en/docs/expose-devices/taphome-api/).

## iOS: Siri Shortcuts

To set up a Siri shortcut:

1. Open (or install) the **Shortcuts** app from Apple.
2. Select **Create Shortcut**.
3. Choose **Add Action**.
4. In the first section, select **Web**.
5. Under **Web Requests**, select **Get Contents of URL**.
6. **Paste the URL** you copied from the TapHome app (**Settings → Expose Devices → TapHome API**) into the URL field.
7. **Name the shortcut** (for example, "Open the gate").
![Apple Shortcuts shortcut with a Get contents of action calling the TapHome API URL](https://taphome.com/documentation/applications/siri1.webp)
8. **Save it.**
9. You can test the shortcut by pressing the play button in the bottom-right corner or by saying "Hey Siri," followed by the name of your shortcut (for example, "Hey Siri, open the gate").

## Android: Custom Widgets

To create a custom widget on Android:

1. Download a third-party app that supports sending HTTP requests, such as [HTTP Request Shortcuts](https://github.com/Waboodoo/HTTP-Shortcuts).
2. In the app, create a **New Shortcut**.
3. Set its name and choose an icon.
4. In the **Basic Request Settings**, select the **GET** method and **paste the URL** copied from the TapHome app.
5. (Optional) You can change **Response Handling** to **Toast Response (errors only)** for clearer feedback.
6. In the context menu, select **Place on Home Screen**.
7. Your new shortcut will now appear on your phone’s home screen.