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