If you’re looking for the best way to automate text-to-speech (TTS) on iOS, Siri Shortcuts combined with Speech Central provides unmatched flexibility. With extensive support for automation, Speech Central lets you import and convert web content effortlessly into audio. In this guide, we’ll walk through automating the import of multiple web articles using Shortcuts and Speech Central, helping you quickly transform bulk links into spoken audio.
Why Choose Speech Central for iOS Shortcuts Text-to-Speech?
Speech Central stands out as the most comprehensive TTS app with deep integration into Apple’s Shortcuts app. With its two powerful shortcuts—“Add to Books & Articles” and “Speak Now”—you can import and listen to web content instantly or save it for later playback. This powerful automation can significantly enhance your productivity, turning lengthy reading lists into convenient audio sessions.
How to Automate Bulk Article Import via Siri Shortcuts TTS
If you’ve got a long list of web links, manually importing each article can be tedious. Using Speech Central and Siri Shortcuts automation, you can efficiently import a bulk list of web links in just a few taps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Prepare Your List of Web Links
- Create a plain text file or copy a list of URLs, ensuring each link is on a separate line.
- Copy the entire list to your clipboard or save it to Files app for easier import.
Step 2: Create a Shortcut to Automate Import
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device.
- Tap the “+” button to create a new shortcut.
- Add the action “Get Text from Input” or “Get Text from Clipboard” if your links are copied.
- Add the action “Split Text” and set it to split by “New Lines”.
- Add a “Repeat with Each” action to loop through each URL.
- Inside the loop, add the “Add to Books & Articles” action provided by Speech Central.
- For the “Text” parameter in the action, select the variable from the loop (each URL).
Step 3: Run the Shortcut
Once you’ve set up your shortcut, simply tap it to begin importing. Speech Central will automatically fetch each article from the provided URLs, adding them directly into your library for immediate or later listening.
Advanced Customizations
Speech Central’s shortcuts support numerous parameters beyond the basic text input, allowing you to customize voice settings, languages, playback speed, and more. For instance, you can set the shortcut to auto-play content immediately by using the “Speak Now” action instead of “Add to Books & Articles.”
Download Speech Central
Start experiencing advanced Siri Shortcuts text-to-speech automation by downloading Speech Central today: