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.
Scripting Actions
Launch Screen Saver
Launches screen saver on the specific Apple TV.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Turn on the screensaver”
end tell
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Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
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.
Switch to my profile
Turns on the TV and sets the Apple TV to your personal profile, appearance preferance, and Reduce Loud Sounds setting, then shows the remote.
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Switches notifications for @-mentions in the Notes app on or off.
Learn about Apple betas
Opens the Apple Beta Software Program page where you can sign up for Apple’s public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, plus learn about upcoming releases.
Browse the TV Store
Presents a menu for opening into the TV app to the Store section, either directly usnig a deep link, using the iTunes actions in Shortcuts, or Apple’s RSS feeds for top movie and TV content – plus categories for dedicated “rooms” in the TV app for special content.
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