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.
Scripting 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.
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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Open Apple TV settings
Opens the Settings app on Apple TV where you can tweak your preferences.
Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
Turn on the screensaver
Wakes up the specified Apple TV, then activates the built-in Screen Saver feature to display ambient scenes instead of the Home Screen.
Turn the TV off
Sleeps a specified Apple TV, also turning off any HDMI-CEC connected devices like a TV set.
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Open Menu Bar apps
Opens various apps you want running in the Menu Bar like Alfred, Plex, or 1Password.
Toggle ChatGPT sidebar
Runs AppleScript to open ChatGPT for Mac, then activates the keyboard shortcut for Command + S to toggle the Sidebar for the app.
Open Pocket
Opens Pocket for the Mac or the Pocket mobile app depending on where the shortcut is run.
New chat with Meta AI
Opens the URL to a new chat with Meta AI, focusing on the keyboard so you can start typing your prompt right away.
Movie Setup
Turns on the TV, opens the Apple TV Remote, and sets the Movie Time scene before turning down brightness, enabling Do Not Disturb, and activating my Letterboxd shortcuts.
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