If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
Scripting Actions
Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Netflix%20TV
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Netflix%20TV
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Netflix TV”
end tell
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Switch to my profile
Turns on the TV and sets the Apple TV to your personal profile, appearance preferance, and Reduce Loud Sounds setting, then shows the remote.
Turn the TV off
Sleeps a specified Apple TV, also turning off any HDMI-CEC connected devices like a TV set.
Open Fitness TV
Opens the Apple Fitness app on the selected device, then shows the Remote so you can pair your Apple Watch and begin a workout.
Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
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Rehearse presentation
Presents your presentations in Keynote, asks you to pick one, and opens it in Rehearsal Mode.
Create Dynamic presentation
Pick from Apple’s cool movement-based Dynamic presentations in Keynote – including Light, Dark, and Rainbow options.
Open YouTube TV
Opens the YouTube app on a selected Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select a video.
Play Jazz radio
Presents a list of Jazz radio stations on Apple Music, then opens the link to immediately start playing the station.
Add note for parked car
Prompts you to enter a text note for your Parked Car spot to leave a reference for later.
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