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.
Actions
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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.
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.
Switch to my profile
Turns on the TV and sets the Apple TV to your personal profile, appearance preferance, and Reduce Loud Sounds setting, then shows the remote.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
Open Apple TV settings
Opens the Settings app on Apple TV where you can tweak your preferences.
Open Photos TV
Opens the Apple Photos app for Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select an album or a memory to play.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20the%20TV%20app
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20the%20TV%20app
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open the TV app”
end tell
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Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.
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