Set Always On Display
Toggles the Always On Display for the current iPhone, switching between an ambient display or the black screen when not in use.
Open any app
Asks you to pick from a list of all available apps sorted in alphabetical order and opens your choice.
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Show Spotlight search
Activates Spotlight search without a query, ready for you to type before showing results.
Set Ringtone Volume
Asks you to choose the volume level. Optionally, set this to a preset level and run this always change it to the exact volume you want your phone to ring at.
Go to Home Screen
Returns to the Home Screen immediately, dismissing any active apps, Home Screen pages, or Control Center screens.
Toggle Control Center
Activates or deactivates Control Center (depending on its current status) – works best with Siri.
Mute Switch
Turns the volume down to 0%. If device is already muted, increases the volume to 35%.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20any%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20any%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open any app”
end tell
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Check total podcast subscribers
Accesses the Transistor API to retrieve your subscriber data and extract the Total Count.
I’m going for a walk
Sends a randomized template message to your partner or housemate that you’re leaving for a short walk, then runs the “Start an outdoor walk” action.
Call a contact
Presents your list of contacts, then calls the person you select. If they have multiple numbers, asks you which one to dial.
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+.
Check mobility data
Opens the Health app to Browse > Mobility to show stats like stair speed, walking speed, and step length.
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