If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Open HBO TV
Opens the MAX app on Apple TV and on the web if run from Mac.
Actions
Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
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Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
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.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
Open Fitness TV
Opens the Apple Fitness app on the selected device, then shows the Remote so you can pair your Apple Watch and begin a workout.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20HBO%20TV
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20HBO%20TV
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open HBO TV”
end tell
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Show handwashing data
Opens the Heath app to Other Data > Handwashing to display data tracked by Apple Watch.
Open Disney Plus series
Opens Disney+ to the Series page where you can see their TV shows.
Save my Home Screen
Returns to the Home Screen, then waits just under 1 or 2 second to take a screenshot (so it shows the dots for widgets), then saves it to a pre-created Home Screen album in Photos.
Open an Apple Watch app
Opens an Apple Watch watch app on the device. Works well the with Action button.
Open to any Date in Notion
Asks you to pick a date, then a view mode, then opens the URL for that view. For Week view, shows from the start of the week.
Show Apple Support documentation
Opens the new top-level page for Manuals, Specs, and Downloads on the Apple Support website.
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