Open Reader
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud
Start saved activity
Asks you to pick from your Saved Activity list from the Magnifier app and activates your choice.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20saved%20activity
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20saved%20activity
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Start saved activity”
end tell
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Start Magnifier
Opens the Mangifier app with without any preset activity; resets anything currently set.
Start point and speak
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Point and Speak feature that will detect text near your finger.
Detect doors
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Doors in the Camera view.
Detect text
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Text function so you can scan any visible words in the Camera view.
Detect furniture
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Furniture in the Camera view.
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Opens to the “Sports” tab in the News app where you can see live games and stories from your favorite teams. If on iPhone and iPad, you can open links directly to games in the TV app.
Show my gift card
Opens the Wallet app to the gift card of your choice – perhaps your favorite coffee chain.
Open Trackpad preferences
Opens the Trackpad preferences where you can change settings like Tracking Speed, Click intensity, silent clicking, and more. On iOS, opens Pointer settings.
Voice Dictation in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + D, which activates the Perplexity voice dictation in the search bar so you can enter a query hands-free.
Play my Technology station
Plays the latest episode of weekly technology shows in my custom Podcasts station.
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