Start point and speak
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Point and Speak feature that will detect text near your finger.
Start Magnifier
Opens the Mangifier app with without any preset activity; resets anything currently set.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20Magnifier
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20Magnifier
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Start Magnifier”
end tell
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Detect people
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect People in the Camera view.
Open Reader
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Reader mode, which scans text and speaks it out loud
Detect text
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Text function so you can scan any visible words in the Camera view.
Start saved activity
Asks you to pick from your Saved Activity list from the Magnifier app and activates your choice.
Detect doors
Opens the Magnifier app and activates the Detect Items feature set to detect Doors in the Camera view.
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Prompts you to enter a query, then opens to search results for your input text in the Journal app.
Change Siri lock screen access
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