Sound recognition

Monitor The House

Activates sound recognition for smoke alarms, cats or dogs, appliances, door bells, knocking, glass reaking, kettles, and water running.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Monitor%20The%20House

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Monitor%20The%20House

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Monitor The House” end tell

Shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts

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