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.
Scripting Actions
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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