If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Connect to 11″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for an iPad Pro near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%2011%22%20iPad%20Pro
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%2011%22%20iPad%20Pro
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect to 11″ iPad Pro”
end tell
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