Open an app on the Apple TV

Wakes a specified Apple TV, opens an app of your choosing, then shows the digital Remote Control.

Actions Used

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Open App on Apple TV
Launches an app on the specified Apple TV.
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Wake Apple TV
Wakes the specified Apple TV.
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Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20an%20app%20on%20the%20Apple%20TV
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20an%20app%20on%20the%20Apple%20TV
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open an app on the Apple TV” end tell

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