Change Background Sound

Turns background sounds on or off. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise and can be used when media is playing. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
4/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

[Toggle/Set] [Background Sounds/Background Sounds While Media Is Playing] [On/Off]

Input

Result

Shortcuts Using This

Reset Background Sounds
Deactivates Background Sounds and the same “When Media Is Playing,” plus resets the volume to 10% and sound to Balanced Noise.
Rainy Day
Toggles background sounds and sets the noise to Rain.
Ocean Sounds
Toggles background sounds and changes it to Ocean noises.
Stream Sounds
Toggles background sounds and sets it to Stream noises.

Works Well With

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
4/5
Category
Date Added to Shortcuts
Identifier
com.apple.AccessibilityUtilities.AXSettingsShortcuts.AXSetBackgroundSoundIntent


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