If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Connect to iPad mini
Activates Sidecar for an iPad mini near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect to iPad mini”
end tell
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