Turn the TV on
Turns on the specified Apple TV, including any connected TV sets.
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Turn the TV off
Sleeps a specified Apple TV, also turning off any HDMI-CEC connected devices like a TV set.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
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.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Turn the TV on”
end tell
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