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
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Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
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Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20an%20app%20on%20the%20Apple%20TV
Link to Open Shortcut
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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