Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20remote
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20remote
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show the remote”
end tell
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Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
Open Apple TV settings
Opens the Settings app on Apple TV where you can tweak your preferences.
Open Podcasts TV
Opens the Podcasts app for Apple TV on the selected device, thne shows the remote so you can pick something to listen to
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
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.
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Customize Siri responses
Opens the deep link into Settings > Siri and Search > Siri Responses where you can toggle where to Prefer Silent Responses, PRefer Spoken Responses, or set it to Automatic. Options also include a toggle to Always Show Siri Captions and Always Show Speech – I have these all turned on.
Open links from Reminders
Looks for incomplete reminders that contain URLs, then lets you pick from the list and open the links in Safari.
Focus while I’m here
Prompts you to pick a Focus that stays on until you leave the current location.
Start a workout
Shows a preset list of your most-common workouts, then starts the workout of your choice.
Open AirPods preferences
Opens the deep link into Settings > Bluetooth so you can change your AirPods settings.
Share my photos
Prompts you to pick between Recents, Portraits, Selfies, and Panoramas to send via the Share sheet.
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