If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Connect my AirPods Max
Connects to AirPods Max using Set Playback Destination. Uses AirBuddy when run from Mac.
Scripting Actions
Change Playback Destination
Sets playback destination to a device.
Device
The device to set playback destination to.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Connect%20my%20AirPods%20Max
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20my%20AirPods%20Max
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect my AirPods Max”
end tell
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Open AirPods preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Bluetooth so you can change your AirPods settings.
Turn on noise cancellation
Connects to AirPods and activates noise cancellation. Utilizes AirBuddy when run from Mac, and on iOS uses Actions to check for AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max.
Connect my AirPods Pro
Connects to AirPods Pro using the AirBuddy app for Mac. Also checks if a connection can be made and alerting you if the device isn’t found.
Turn on transparency
Connects to AirPods and activates transparency. Utilizes AirBuddy when run from Mac, and on iOS uses Actions to check for AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max.
Turn on Adaptive mode
Connects to AirPods and activates the Adaptive Mode new to iOS 17.
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Halfway Timer
Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.
Create blank layout
Creates a blank document without any paragraph formatting – good for making an empty page to fill with shapes, images, or other Pages capabilities.
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