Send Action

Execute system-level quick actions, such as returning to home screen, opening app switcher, controlling volume and brightness, etc.

Interface Description

Interface Type

sendAction

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
deviceId	string	✅	Device ID
action	string	✅	Action type (see supported actions list below)

Return Value

true  // Returns true on successful operation

Supported Actions

Action Value	Category	Description
home	Navigation	Return to home screen (Home button)
switcher	Navigation	Open app switcher (multitasking interface)
spotlight_search	Navigation	Open Spotlight search
screen_keyboard	Input	Show/hide on-screen keyboard
inputmethod_switch	Input	Switch input method
volume_mute	Volume Control	Mute/unmute
volume_increment	Volume Control	Increase volume
volume_decrement	Volume Control	Decrease volume
brightness_increment	Brightness Control	Increase screen brightness
brightness_decrement	Brightness Control	Decrease screen brightness

Usage Examples

Return to Home and Open App Switcher

// Return to home screen
await apiInvoke('sendAction', {
    deviceId: 'P72578581E07',
    action: 'home'
});

// Wait 1 second
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 1000));

// Open app switcher
await apiInvoke('sendAction', {
    deviceId: 'P72578581E07',
    action: 'switcher'
});