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.
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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