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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Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
Open Podcasts TV
Opens the Podcasts app for Apple TV on the selected device, thne shows the remote so you can pick something to listen to
Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
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.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
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Opens the Google app and activates Voice Search, letting you use Google dictation in place of Apple’s before performing a Google Search.
Set orientation lock
Prompts you to choose between locking or unlocking the orientation of your iPad.
Set alarm by sunrise
Gets the sunrise time from tomorrow’s forecast and sets the alarm 8.5 hours before.
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