Skip Content on Apple TV

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Skips forward or backward media currently playing on the specified Apple TV.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
4
4/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Skip [Forward/Backward] [10] seconds on [Apple TV]

Input

Does not take input

Result

Does not produce result

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
4/5
Category
Date Added
22/06/2020
Identifier
com.apple.TVRemoteUIService.ToggleSystemAppearanceIntent

Comments

This action makes it possible to replicate the “What did they just say?” functionality of Siri on Apple TV, where it skips back 15 seconds and turns on subtitles.

There’s also creative opportunities with using specific timing for specific shows you’re watching – try setting up a Choose From Menu with different show options, then time out the “Skip Intro” duration and use this action multiple times for each show.

Works well for TV Shows purchased with iTunes, where there’s no Skip Intro feature.

Or, try this with movies – get creative by “bookmarking” good moments in your favorite films.

For bonus points, set up a shortcut for the “Start [movie] [x minutes] before midnight on New Year’s Eve” idea and use your Apple TV for a NYE countdown.

Works Well With

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Play/Pause Apple TV
Plays or pauses media currently playing on the specified Apple TV>

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