Matthew Cassinelli

Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

Background Sounds

Set background sound during media only

Toggles “Background Sounds When Media is Playing” and sets “Volume When Media Is Playing” to 10%.

Actions Used

Apps, Settings

Set Background Sounds

Change the background sound that will play when background sounds is turned on off. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings.

Apps, Settings

Set Background Sounds Volume

Sets the volume for background sounds. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise and can be used when media is playing. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings.

Extra Details

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AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Set background sound during media only” end tell

Background sounds, Media, Shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts, Sound

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