Dictate Text
Transcribes what you say aloud into text and passes the result to the next action.
Dictate Timer
Prompts for dictation, then starts a timer for the given number of minutes.
Scripting Actions
Get Numbers from Input
Returns numbers from the previous action’s output.
Start Timer
Starts a timer in the Clock app for the specified amount of time.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Dictate%20Timer
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Dictate%20Timer
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Dictate Timer”
end tell
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Cancel Timer
Cancels the next-most timer running in the Clock app. If there are multiple timers, the second timer will continue running unless this action is used again.
Start A Timer
Prompts you to enter a total time, then starts a timer for that length.
Halfway Timer
Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.
Get Current Timer Info
Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.
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Open current shortcuts
Opens a Shortcuts folder named “Current” so you can access shortcuts you are actively working on.
Turn right Key Light off
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Open Hearing Devices preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices where you can pair Made for iPhone hearing aids and sound processors, plus toggle Hearing Aid Compatibility to improve audio quality on some devi
Open RadarScope TV
Opens the RadarScope app for Apple TV that lets you see large weather maps and see conditions in your area.
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