Apple TV Remote

Turn the TV on

Turns on the specified Apple TV, including any connected TV sets.

Scripting Actions

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Wake Apple TV

Wakes the specified Apple TV.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Turn the TV on” end tell

Public

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