Change Background Sound

Turns background sounds on or off. Background sounds mask unwanted environmental noise and can be used when media is playing. Background sounds can also be enabled under Accessibility in Settings.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
4/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

[Toggle/Set] [Background Sounds/Background Sounds While Media Is Playing] [On/Off]

Input

Result

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
4/5
Category
Date Added
Identifier
com.apple.AccessibilityUtilities.AXSettingsShortcuts.AXSetBackgroundSoundIntent

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Bright Noise
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Balanced Noise
Toggles background sounds and sets it to Balanced Noise.


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