Open App on Apple TV
Launches an app on the specified Apple TV.
Action Information
Parameters
Open [App] on [Apple TV]
Input
This action passes input through as output.
Result
This action passes input through as output.
Details
Identifier
com.apple.TVRemoteUIService.LaunchApplicationIntent
Notes
Select from any Apple TV devices on the network, then “App” becomes selectable and you can choose from a list of installed apps.
Can be set using Ask Each Time, cannot be set using Magic Variables.
Can be set using Ask Each Time, cannot be set using Magic Variables.
Comments
In previous betas, Magic Variable selection was technically possible but failed on launch – I filed Feedback and it was removed while not working, but returned without variable support.
I’d like variable support back ?
Works Well With
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
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