Wakes the specified Apple TV.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
3/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Wake [Apple TV]
Show When Run [toggle]

Notes

Must “load” the current Apple TV’s on your network to specific which one

Input

This action passes input through as output.

Result

This action passes input through as output.

Comments

Parameter cannot be set using a variable

Shortcuts Using This

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Opens Alto’s Adventure on the Apple TV and shows the remote control on your phone.
Turn on the fireplace
Turns on the Apple TV and opens the Fireplace app, plus shows the remote.
Put the lyrics up on the TV
Open the music app on the Apple TV, shows the remote, and ask you if you want to hand off music to play there.

Works Well With

Show Remote Control
Shows the Apple TV remote in Control Center.
Open App on Apple TV
Launches an app on the specified Apple TV.
Play/Pause Apple TV
Plays or pauses media currently playing on the specified Apple TV>
Launch Screen Saver
Launches screen saver on the specific Apple TV.

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
3/5
Category
Date Added to Shortcuts
03/06/2019
Identifier
com.apple.TVRemoteUIService.WakeAppleTVIntent


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