If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Connect to iPad mini
Activates Sidecar for an iPad mini near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Actions
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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.
Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
Arrange 4 screens in a 3-above-1 configuration
Sets up dual monitors side-by-side, plus asks for an additional screen on the right and on the bottom for a Mac Mini or MacBook or iPad combo.
Arrange 3 screens in a 2-above-1 configuration
Organizes my display arrangement with my dual monitors side-by-side on top and an iPad activated with Sidecar beneath.
Arrange 3 screens horizontally
Sets up a dual-monitor + iPad-on-stand using Sidecar arrangement for my desk.
Arrange 2 screens horizontally
Organizes my dual-monitor setup to align side-by-side. When not run from Mac, works remotely using SSH.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect to iPad mini”
end tell
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