Show Spotlight search

Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.

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Toggles the state of AirPlane mode on or off (depending how it’s currently set).

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Go to Home Screen

Returns to the Home Screen immediately, dismissing any active apps, Home Screen pages, or Control Center screens.

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Set Ringtone Volume

Asks you to choose the volume level. Optionally, set this to a preset level and run this always change it to the exact volume you want your phone to ring at.

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Mute Switch

Turns the volume down to 0%. If device is already muted, increases the volume to 35%.

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Quick search with Spotlight

Asks you to enter a query, then activates Spotlight search and shows results.

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Toggle Control Center

Activates or deactivates Control Center (depending on its current status) – works best with Siri.

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Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20Spotlight%20search

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Show Spotlight search” end tell

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