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manolo
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

iPhone/Watch automations not working because of the "current user interface"

For years I've used a basic shortcuts automation to start my apple watch workouts at a certain time:


At 5:00am, on weekdays, start traditional workout with open goal. Notify, but dont ask for permission to run.


This has worked for years, but after the iOS 27 update, it no longer works (both phone and watch are on 27). Now when it runs, it gives the notification, then the error message


"This action could not be run with the current user interface"


I deleted my preexisitng automation, and recreated it in the updated iOS 27 short cut app, but it gave the same result.


I tried the fancy new Describe Shortcut, for the AI to generate it. I gave it the description and even the IT created the EXACT SAME AUTOMATION, which also gave the same error.


I have tried everything that I can think of and the AI can think of. I've checked and rechecked all the app permissions, but nothing works.


Any ideas?

Posted on Oct 1, 2026 11:05 AM

7 replies

Alancito
User level: Level 7 (31,566 points)

Oct 1, 2026 12:22 PM in response to manolo

On iPhone, open the automation in the Shortcuts editor and tap the Run icon (it looks like a Play button.) ...Does it stop at a particular action?


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Alancito
User level: Level 7 (31,566 points)

Oct 1, 2026 11:52 AM in response to manolo

manolo ~ When you get the message "This action could not be run with the current user interface", does it point out the offending action? ...Pls post a screenshot of the actions in your automation.


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manolo Author
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

Oct 1, 2026 4:06 PM in response to Alancito

unfortunately no, it just gives that error message and stops. i also created a version and saved it to the AppleWatch folder in the shortcuts app to see if it would just run off the watch, but it didnt work either



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manolo Author
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

Oct 1, 2026 12:29 PM in response to Alancito

It acts like it's trying to run, then just gives the error message in the screen shot

Alancito
User level: Level 7 (31,566 points)

Oct 1, 2026 12:40 PM in response to manolo

See THIS on Reddit.


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manolo Author
User level: Level 1 (33 points)

Oct 2, 2026 9:37 AM in response to Alancito

Thank you. It's good to know I'm not alone.


YO APPLE, GET ON THIS!

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368637