Play Sound
Plays the audio file passed as input, or a default notification sound if no audio file was passed.
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Actions Used
Set Volume
Sets the system volume. If you set the volume using a variable, use a number between 0 and 1 (for example, pass 0.5 for half volume).
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play encoded audio”
end tell
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Encode audio recording as text
Gets a folder of audio files, lets you choose one, and encodes the result to base64 (to be placed into another shortcut and decoded to play the sound).
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
Make high-quality recording
Records audio at Very High quality, starting and stopping on tap – then, saves to a folder of your choosing.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
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Change text case
Takes the input from the Share sheet or clipboard, lets you choose from UPPERCASE, lowercase, Capitalizing Every Word, swapping to Title Case, or swapping to Sentence case, and copies it to your clipboard.
Open Places in Photos
Opens the Places collection in Photos to show the map or grid of where you’ve taken all your photos and videos.
Date formatter
Presents you with a list of common and custom date or time formats, then copies the choice you make.
Remind me to do laundry
Sets a reminder to do the laundry in a few days based on a number you input.
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