Set Playback Destination

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Sets playback destination to a device. Device The device to set playback destination to.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
5/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Set playback destination to [{Current device}, available playback destinations]

Notes

Only shows devices currently connected (AKA AirPods need to be active to shown in list).

Input

Does not take input

Result

Does not produce result

Comments

Works to control playback on HomePods, Apple TV, and bluetooth speakers.

It’s GREAT!

Shortcuts Using This

Works Well With

Play/Pause Apple TV
Plays or pauses media currently playing on the specified Apple TV>
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Launch Screen Saver
Launches screen saver on the specific Apple TV.
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Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
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Set Bluetooth
Sets the device’s Bluetooth to on or off.

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
5/5
Category
Date Added to Shortcuts
03/06/2019
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.setplaybackdestination