Activate Sound Recognition
Tells your device to start listening for any sounds you’ve chosen.
Matthew's Score
4/5
Total Actions
1
Shortcut Information
This shortcut works as the “start” option for Sound Recogntion once you’ve activated it in Settings > Accessibility.
Use this with Pause Sound Recongition to start or stop listening for sounds without having to disable or re-enable the features entirely.
Use this with Pause Sound Recongition to start or stop listening for sounds without having to disable or re-enable the features entirely.
Category
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Interactivity
iOS Features
Mac Features
Cross-Platform Features
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Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Sound%20Recognition%20
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Sound%20Recognition%20
AppleScript
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Activate Sound Recognition ”
end tell
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Reset Sound Recognition
Turns off all the sound recognizer options, while leaving Sound Recognition active.
Pause Sound Recognition
Pauses the Sound Recognition feature (rather than fully disabling it).
Monitor The House
Activates sound recognition for smoke alarms, cats or dogs, appliances, door bells, knocking, glass reaking, kettles, and water running.
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