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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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 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
L Monitor Setup
Organizes my display arrangement so my vertical monitor is arranged evenly with a horizontal monitor, plus an iPad active on Sidecar beneath.
Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
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.
Rotate second screen to landscape
Rotates my left monitor to landscape orientation (for times when I switch it back from its vertical setup).
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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