Shortcuts Newbie (for iphone 12 pro)

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Shortcuts Newbie (for iphone 12 pro)

How do I create a shortcut to open settings for music equalizer? I am new to shortcuts, so if you can help me, please give me detailed directions. I have been down the rabbit hole of shortcuts and have no idea how the app works let alone how to set this up.

More details of my intent: I am trying to make my sound louder when I am listening to audiobooks, music, etc. I have bluetooth headset in my motorcycle helmet and they are NOT loud enough. I also want the option to play music louder on my phone and it seems the only way to do this is to change music EQ settings for what I need at the time. I don't want the shortcut to play my music, I just want to change the equalizer settings so I can adjust the sound.

If I am headed in the wrong direction, please steer me :-)

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Jun 10, 2022 1:45 PM

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Alancito

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Jun 10, 2022 2:27 PM in response to mikellg

mikellg ~ It's easier to create the shortcut than try to give you "detailed directions"!...

Open Apple's Shortcuts app and create a custom shortcut:

Tap on the icon at top left to choose a color and glyph.
Tap on Shortcut Name and enter EQ Settings or similar.
Search for this action: URL and tap it to add it.
Copy & Paste the line below over the default apple.com in that action's field:

prefs:root=MUSIC&path=com.apple.Music:EQ

Search for this action: Open URLs and tap it to add it.
(The Speak Text action is optional.)

...This is optional too:

Add a shortcut to the Home Screen on iPhone or iPad

Source of Settings URLs:

A Comprehensive Guide to All 120+ Settings URLs

If you need more help, just post back.

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Alancito

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Jun 11, 2022 3:32 AM in response to mikellg

mikellg ~ You're welcome. By the way, instead of tapping actions to add them, actions can be dragged into position. And another way to trigger your shortcut is via a double or triple Back Tap:

Settings app > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap > Double Tap > Scroll down to the SHORTCUTS section > Choose EQ Settings (or whatever you've named your custom shortcut.)

Use Back Tap on your iPhone

SHORTCUTS DIRECTORY – Curated collections of the best links about Shortcuts

And if you have a Mac running macOS Monterey:

Shortcuts User Guide for Mac

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mikellg Author

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Jun 10, 2022 3:25 PM in response to Alancito

OMG! THANK YOU! This is exactly what I needed and it worked! Not only did you solve my rabbit hole issue, but I you also walked me through the steps clearly enough that I think I got it now. Whoop whoop!!!

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