iOS Shortcuts + Device Status⁺: Get Device Temperature Level (Nominal/Fair/Serious/Critical) with One Tap

Author: Neo Huang
LAST UPDATED: 2026-04-10 21:24:11
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iPhone and iPad do not natively expose hardware temperature sensor data, but Device Status⁺ has built-in logic for complete device temperature detection and grading. Through the native iOS "Shortcuts" app, you can directly invoke the Device Status action to get the temperature status with a single tap. The result returned is one of the four standard levels: Nominal / Fair / Serious / Critical, eliminating the need for parsing or calculation—it is ready to use immediately.

1. Preparation

  1. Install Device Status⁺ (id6747854290) from the App Store and update to the latest version.
  2. System Requirement: iOS 16 or above.
  3. When launching the App for the first time, ensure that Device Temperature and Temperature Level are displayed correctly.

2. Temperature Level Description

Device Status has internally defined four levels of temperature status:

  • Nominal: Normal
  • Fair: Good
  • Serious: Temperature is elevated
  • Critical: Severely overheated

3. Complete Shortcut Setup Steps (Correct Version)

  1. Open the "Shortcuts" App.
  2. Tap + in the top right corner to create a new shortcut, name it "Get Device Temperature Level".
  3. Tap Add Action, search for and select: Device Status
  4. In the list of actions that appears, select: Get Temperature Level
  5. (Optional) Add Show Result or Show Alert, using the variable returned in the previous step as the content.
  6. Tap Done in the top right corner.

Running this shortcut will directly return one of the following text results: Nominal / Fair / Serious / Critical.

4. Simple Usage Example

You can combine a complete shortcut like this:

  1. Device Status → Get Temperature Level
  2. Text: Current device temperature status:
  3. Quick Look

After running, it will pop up:

Current device temperature status: Nominal

5. Troubleshooting

  • Failed to get result/No result Ensure Device Status has been opened and can display the temperature normally, then restart Shortcuts and try again.
  • Result not updating Device temperature changes take a few seconds to respond, which is a normal phenomenon.

6. Advanced Usage

  • Combine with Personal Automation: Automatically detect temperature while charging and alert if it overheats.
  • Combine with Conditional Statements: Automatically lower brightness or close background apps when status is Critical.
  • Use in Widgets: Add to the home screen to check temperature status with one tap.