If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open AirPods preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Bluetooth so you can change your AirPods settings.
Scripting Actions
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20AirPods%20preferences
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20AirPods%20preferences
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open AirPods preferences”
end tell
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Connect my AirPods Pro
Connects to AirPods Pro using the AirBuddy app for Mac. Also checks if a connection can be made and alerting you if the device isn’t found.
Turn on noise cancellation
Connects to AirPods and activates noise cancellation. Utilizes AirBuddy when run from Mac, and on iOS uses Actions to check for AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max.
Connect my AirPods Max
Connects to AirPods Max using Set Playback Destination. Uses AirBuddy when run from Mac.
Turn on Adaptive mode
Connects to AirPods and activates the Adaptive Mode new to iOS 17.
Turn on transparency
Connects to AirPods and activates transparency. Utilizes AirBuddy when run from Mac, and on iOS uses Actions to check for AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max.
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Opens a specific spreadsheet in the Numbers app. Works well for your current in-progress document.
Add account to Mastodon list
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Open Apple News Spotlight
Opens into the special News+ Spotlight section of the News app curated by Apple editors, including sections like Conversation Starters, Better Living, Weekend Reads, Good News, and Best of News+.
Count words in text
Takes an input and counts the total words, then displays the information in a dialog or speaks it back with Siri.
View old Instagrams
Opens the album in the Photos app that’s automatically created when you post photos to Instagram.
Check downloads in the last two weeks
Accesses the Transistor API to retrieve your analytics data, then summarizes the total downloads over the last 14 days.
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