Apple TV Apps

Open the TV Clock

Opens the tvClock app for Apple TV that shows the time in a large flip-style format.

Actions

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Wake Apple TV

Wakes the specified Apple TV.

Apple TV Remote, Apps

Open App on Apple TV

Launches an app on the specified Apple TV.

Shortcuts

New in the Shortcuts Library: Apple TV Apps shortcuts

While updating my Apple TV Remote shortcuts for multiple devices, I cleaned up my Apple TV apps and built out a new set of shortcuts to open them all.

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Open Wordy Clock

Opens the app Wordy for Apple TV that displays the time in an abstract text style, like “Quarter to twelve” rather than actual numbers.

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Open RadarScope TV

Opens the RadarScope app for Apple TV that lets you see large weather maps and see conditions in your area.

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Open Criterion TV

Opens the Criterion Collection app for Apple TV that lets you view films from the catalog.

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Open Letterboxd TV

Opens the Letterboxd app on the selected Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can navigate

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Open YouTube TV

Opens the YouTube app on a selected Apple TV, then shows the Remote so you can select a video.

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Open VSCO TV

Opens the VSCO app for Apple TV where you can select photosets to display in an abstract gallery.

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Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20the%20TV%20Clock

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20the%20TV%20Clock

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open the TV Clock” end tell

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Turn Wi-Fi on

Turns the Wi-Fi on, waits a second, and shows the currently-connected network’s name.

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Check my order status

Review the current status of your recent Apple Store order. This shortcut works with the Apple Store app to see where your latest order is at — order placed, shipping, out for delivery, etc.

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