Play out loud
Sets the volume to 30%, starts Podcasts, and sets playback to the current device.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20out%20loud
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20out%20loud
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play out loud”
end tell
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