# Activate Sound Recognition | Shortcuts Library

> Tells your device to start listening for any sounds you’ve chosen.

## What this shortcut does

Tells your device to start listening for any sounds you’ve chosen.

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps

Shortcuts

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