iOS Live Wallpaper
Set up an auto-updating wallpaper on your iPhone.
How it works
- Your wallpaper is stored in the cloud with a link
- An iOS Shortcut fetches your wallpaper from this link
- Set up automation to run daily — your wallpaper updates automatically
Get the iOS Shortcut
Download the shortcut for your selection.
or
click the button belowWhen importing
- Tap “Add Shortcut”
- Done! The shortcut is ready
Set Up Automation
Create a daily automation so your wallpaper updates automatically.
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click the button belowThen follow these steps
- Choose Time of Day trigger
- Set to Daily at your preferred time (e.g. 7 AM)
- Select Run Shortcut → choose your shortcut
- Turn OFF “Ask Before Running”
All Done!
You’re all set!
Your life calendar will now update automatically. Watch your weeks fill in, one by one.
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click the button belowHaving trouble setting the wallpaper?
If you see: “Photos cannot be set on the selected wallpaper. Please select a different wallpaper” — iOS sometimes doesn’t allow setting the photo on Slot 1 until you pick the slot manually once.
- Tap the Wallpaper text inside the Shortcut.
- When the wallpaper picker opens, choose the correct wallpaper slot.
You only need to do this the first time — after that it should work normally.
Visualize Your Time
Minimalist wallpapers that update automatically on your iPhone lock screen. Stay mindful of your life's progress.
“It kind of feels like our lives are made up of a countless number of weeks. But there they are—fully countable—staring you in the face. Those are your weeks and they’re all you’ve got.”— Tim Urban, Wait But Why
Imagine each week as a tiny diamond. Your entire life—all your weeks—fits in a single tablespoon. Are you making the most of each one?
Auto-updates Daily
Wake up to a fresh perspective. Your wallpaper updates automatically every morning to reflect the new day.
No App Needed
Runs entirely via iOS Shortcuts. Clean, private, and zero battery drain. Just set it and forget it.
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