Open an Apple Watch app

Opens an Apple Watch watch app on the device. Works well the with Action button.

Scripting Actions

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Open App
Opens the specified app.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20an%20Apple%20Watch%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20an%20Apple%20Watch%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open an Apple Watch app” end tell

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