Reset Sound Recognition
Turns off all the sound recognizer options, while leaving Sound Recognition active.
Activate Sound Recognition
Tells your device to start listening for any sounds you’ve chosen.
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Pause Sound Recognition
Pauses the Sound Recognition feature (rather than fully disabling it).
Stop Monitoring The Office
Pauses Sound Recognition and turns off listenign for Sirens, Fire Alarms, Smoke Alarms, and Shouting.
Listen for coughing
Activates Sound Recognition and turns on the option to listen for coughing.
Monitor The House
Activates sound recognition for smoke alarms, cats or dogs, appliances, door bells, knocking, glass reaking, kettles, and water running.
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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