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 Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20the%20TV%20app
Open Shortcut deep link
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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