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.
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.
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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.
Open Fitness TV
Opens the Apple Fitness app on the selected device, then shows the Remote so you can pair your Apple Watch and begin a workout.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
Turn the TV off
Sleeps a specified Apple TV, also turning off any HDMI-CEC connected devices like a TV set.
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.
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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Set dishes reminder
Sets a reminder a little over an hour from now so that you can unload the dishes.
Check the weather forecast
Displays the temperature in conditions between 7 AM and 7 PM for the next 24 hours.
Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
Show Apple Cash
Opens the Wallet app to the Apple Cash “card” where you can see your balance send or request money, or see past transactions.
Search voice memos
Prompts you for a query, then filters Voice Memos by their titles.
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