New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple TV Apps shortcuts
While updating my Apple TV Remote shortcuts for multiple devices, I cleaned up my Apple TV apps and built out a new set of shortcuts to open them all.
Open Fin TV
Opens the app Fin for Apple TV, which lets you select timers and display them in a huge format.
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Open RadarScope TV
Opens the RadarScope app for Apple TV that lets you see large weather maps and see conditions in your area.
Open Unsplash TV
Opens the Unsplash app for Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select a set of photos to display.
Open App Store TV
Opens the App Store app on the Apple TV so you can browse new apps.
Open SpeedTest TV
Opens the SpeedTest app for Apple TV which lets you check your internet’s upload and download speeds.
Open Lightroom TV
Opens the Adobe Lightroom app for Apple TV, then shows the remote so you can select an album to view.
Open YouTube TV
Opens the YouTube app on a selected Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select a video.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Fin%20TV
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Fin%20TV
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Fin TV”
end tell
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