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
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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