WatchOS Shortcut "Dictate Text" Doesn't "Stop Listening After Short Pause"

The “Stop Listening After Short Pause” option in the Dictate Text action does not work on the watch if you execute the Shortcut using the Shortctus App (it just waits for you to hit Done). If executed on the phone, it works as intended. Does anyone face the same issue or has any idea how to solve it?

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 10

Posted on May 15, 2024 8:02 AM

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May 17, 2024 4:23 AM in response to cornflakeboy

Me too. I was really hoping 10.5 would fix it but seems like waiting for the next big update now

May 19, 2024 3:25 PM in response to cornflakeboy

This has been an issue for so long I’ve given up on it being fixed. Very frustrating.

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