Reset Sound Recognition
Turns off all the sound recognizer options, while leaving Sound Recognition active.
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
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