If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Connect to 12.9″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for a larg 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%2012.9%22%20iPad%20Pro
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%2012.9%22%20iPad%20Pro
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect to 12.9″ iPad Pro”
end tell
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