If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open HBO TV
Opens the MAX app on Apple TV and on the web if run from Mac.
Scripting Actions
Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20HBO%20TV
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20HBO%20TV
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open HBO TV”
end tell
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Turn on the screensaver
Wakes up the specified Apple TV, then activates the built-in Screen Saver feature to display ambient scenes instead of the Home Screen.
Open the TV app
Opens the Apple TV app on the selected TV, then shows the Remote so you can pick something from your Up Next or a connected service.
Open Photos TV
Opens the Apple Photos app for Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select an album or a memory to play.
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Show Today’s top stories
Opens the News app and switches to the Today tab, showing you Top Stories, Trending Stories, For You categories, magazines, the Editor’s pick, and curated categories based on your past browsing.
Turn right Key Light on
Uses the Elgato Control Center app to turn on the Key Light that faces me.
Log toothbrushing
Adds data to Health that you brushed you teeth, either at the current time or an earlier date you input.
How many nits?
Change the Number to the correct amount of nits for your device’s display if you don’t have an iPad Pro – look it up with “[device name] display nits” online.
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