Start point and speak
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Point and Speak feature that will detect text near your finger.
Detect text
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Text function so you can scan any visible words in the Camera view.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Detect%20text
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Detect%20text
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Detect text”
end tell
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Start saved activity
Asks you to pick from your Saved Activity list from the Magnifier app and activates your choice.
Detect doors
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Doors in the Camera view.
Detect furniture
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Furniture in the Camera view.
Describe this
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the “Describe This” feature that “provides a description of what’s in the camera view.”
Detect people
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect People in the Camera view.
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Turn on AirDrop
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