Apple TV Apps

Open YouTube TV

Opens the YouTube app on a selected Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select a video.

Scripting Actions

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Wake Apple TV

Wakes the specified Apple TV.

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Open App on Apple TV

Launches an app on the specified Apple TV.

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Switch User Account

Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20YouTube%20TV

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20YouTube%20TV

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open YouTube TV” end tell

Public

Custom Shortcuts

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.

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Opens a set of apps designed for everyday use near your living room couch – includes Letterboxd, TV Forecast, Fandango, IMDB, and a menu choosing between TV, Disney, Amazon Prime, MAX, Plex, or Juno.

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