Keeping your iPhone’s wallpaper fresh can make your device feel brand new every day. With iOS features like Shortcuts and Focus Modes, you can now set your wallpaper to change automatically every day — no manual updates needed. In this AvNexo guide, we’ll show you how to set daily wallpaper changes using built-in iPhone tools and automation tricks that work perfectly in the U.S. and beyond.
Your wallpaper sets the mood every time you unlock your phone. Rotating it daily can help you:
Stay motivated with inspirational images.
Match your wallpaper with your mood or Focus Mode.
Keep your home screen fresh without manual setup.
Enjoy Apple’s beautiful Dynamic wallpapers automatically.
AvNexo Tip: Regularly changing wallpapers can also help reduce “screen fatigue” by keeping visuals fresh and engaging.
Before setting up automation, gather your favorite wallpapers:
Save high-quality images from your Photos app, Unsplash, or AvNexo wallpaper collections.
Create a dedicated album called Daily Wallpapers in your Photos app.
Add all the wallpapers you want to rotate automatically.
This album will serve as the source for your automation.
Apple’s Shortcuts app is the key to automating wallpaper changes.
Open the Shortcuts app.
Tap Automation at the bottom.
Select Create Personal Automation.
Scroll down and tap Time of Day.
Set the time (e.g., 8:00 AM) for the wallpaper to change daily.
Tap Next to continue.
AvNexo Tip: Morning times work best if you want a fresh wallpaper to start your day.
Once the automation is created, you’ll add the actual wallpaper-changing function.
Tap Add Action.
In the search bar, type Find Photos.
Tap Add Filter → Album → Daily Wallpapers.
Tap Add Another Action → Set Wallpaper.
Choose Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Both.
Turn Preview off if you don’t want to confirm every time.
Tap Next → Done.
Now your wallpaper will change automatically every day at your chosen time.
After iOS 17, Shortcuts can run automatically without asking for confirmation — but you must allow it:
Go to the Shortcuts app → Automation.
Tap your wallpaper automation.
Disable Ask Before Running.
Tap Don’t Ask → Done.
Now your wallpaper updates silently each day — hands-free.
You can also link different wallpapers to your Focus Modes, such as Work, Sleep, or Personal.
Go to Settings → Focus.
Select a Focus Mode (e.g., Work).
Tap Choose Wallpaper.
Pick an image that fits the Focus theme.
AvNexo Tip: Combine Focus wallpapers with your daily automation for an even more dynamic experience.
Once your wallpapers change daily, enhance your screen with matching widgets:
Add a weather or calendar widget to complement minimal wallpapers.
Use photo widgets that match your wallpaper album theme.
Create a AvNexo aesthetic layout that changes colors with your daily wallpaper.
If you prefer built-in automation, Apple also includes Photo Shuffle Wallpapers:
Long-press your Lock Screen.
Tap + → Photo Shuffle.
Choose images manually or select an album.
Under Shuffle Frequency, select Daily.
Tap Add → Set as Wallpaper Pair.
This is the easiest way to change wallpapers automatically without Shortcuts.
AvNexo Tip: Combine Photo Shuffle and Shortcut Automations for unique transitions throughout the day.
If your wallpaper doesn’t change automatically:
Ensure the Shortcuts app has permission to access Photos.
Check that Ask Before Running is disabled.
Verify your album name matches exactly in the Shortcut.
Keep your iPhone updated to the latest iOS version.
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1. Can I use live photos as daily wallpapers?
Yes, but iOS may convert them to still images depending on your automation method.
2. Will it drain my battery?
Not significantly — wallpaper automation runs quietly in the background.
3. Can I use iCloud albums for automation?
Yes, as long as they’re synced to your Photos app and available offline.
Changing your iPhone wallpaper automatically every day keeps your device exciting and fresh. Whether you use Apple’s Photo Shuffle or the Shortcuts automation, both options make your home screen feel brand new. With AvNexo’s guide, you can easily personalize your iPhone experience — hands-free, smart, and stylish.
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