Go to Home Screen

Returns to the Home Screen immediately, dismissing any active apps, Home Screen pages, or Control Center screens.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Go%20to%20Home%20Screen
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Go%20to%20Home%20Screen
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Go to Home Screen” end tell

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