Shortcuts Tutorial Video
Learn how to set up and customize keyboard shortcuts in SMOG in just 2 minutes.
SMOG Keyboard Shortcuts Setup
Duration: 2:05
What You'll Learn
Video Chapters
Open Preferences
Access SMOG settings via menu bar or ⌘+,
Shortcuts Tab
Navigate to keyboard shortcuts configuration
Set Quick Reply Shortcut
Configure ⌘+Space for instant voice replies
Additional Shortcuts
Set up Voice Notes and other advanced shortcuts
Test & Troubleshoot
Verify shortcuts work and fix common issues
Recommended Shortcut Combinations
Quick Reply Shortcuts
Voice Notes Shortcuts
Common Shortcut Conflicts
⌘ + Space conflicts with Spotlight
If ⌘ + Space doesn't work for Quick Reply, Spotlight is likely using it:
Solution Options:
- 1. Option A: Disable Spotlight shortcut in System Settings → Keyboard → Shortcuts → Spotlight
- 2. Option B: Use alternative like ⌥ + Space or ⌘ + ⇧ + Enter for SMOG
This is demonstrated at 1:35 in the video
Shortcuts not working after setup
If your shortcuts don't work after configuration:
- • Verify SMOG has Accessibility permissions (System Settings → Privacy & Security)
- • Restart SMOG completely (Quit from menu bar, then relaunch)
- • Check for conflicts with other apps using the same shortcuts
- • Test shortcuts in different applications to confirm global functionality
Can't record new shortcut combinations
- • Click directly in the shortcut field before pressing keys
- • Use modifier keys (⌘, ⌥, ⇧, ⌃) - single keys won't work for global shortcuts
- • Avoid Function keys (F1-F12) as they may conflict with system features
- • Press all keys simultaneously, don't press them in sequence
Pro Tips from the Video
Expert Shortcuts Tips
Muscle Memory
Use the same modifier pattern (like ⌘+⇧+Letter) for all SMOG shortcuts
Context Switching
Test shortcuts while switching between different apps to ensure global functionality
Backup Plan
Always set up menu bar access as fallback when shortcuts fail
Testing
Test each shortcut immediately after setting it up to catch conflicts early
Next Steps
Master Your Shortcuts
Great! You've set up your keyboard shortcuts. Now let's make sure SMOG has the permissions it needs to work with them.
Shortcuts still not working? Check our troubleshooting guide