Activate Sound Recognition

Tells your device to start listening for any sounds you’ve chosen.

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Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Sound%20Recognition%20
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Sound%20Recognition%20
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Activate Sound Recognition ” end tell

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