Toggle Now Playing for audio
Switches the Apple Watch setting to Auto-launch Audio Apps to the Now Playing screen.
Actions
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Starts the Remote Screen feature of Apple Watch that lets you control the device using your iPhone. Only available on select newer models.
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Switches the Theater Mode setting on your Apple Watch to enable or disable all alerts, touches, and wake-on-raise-wrist.
Ping My iPhone
Pings your iPhone using your Apple Watch, including an optional lights on or off.
Toggle Water Lock
Activates or deactivates the Water Lock setting on your Apple Watch, ejecting water from the speaker as needed.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Toggle%20Now%20Playing%20for%20audio
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Toggle%20Now%20Playing%20for%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Toggle Now Playing for audio”
end tell
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