Developer's FindMyWifePhone shortcut pings a silent phone via a 1-second timer
nwilliams030 · x · 2026-10-13
Developer jakemor introduced FindMyWifePhone™, an iOS Shortcut that locates a spouse's phone: sending a text containing !ping makes the recipient's phone set a 1-second timer, which rings even when the device is on silent and Do Not Disturb. The couple set it up in both directions since neither uses an Apple Watch, and a home-screen widget button sends !ping with one tap. He calls it the Pareto-optimal way to find a phone — easiest and cheapest.
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