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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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.
Open Netflix TV
Opens Netflix on the selected Apple TV, or opens the website from Mac.
Turn the TV off
Sleeps a specified Apple TV, also turning off any HDMI-CEC connected devices like a TV set.
Open Music TV
Opens the Apple Music app for Apple TV on the selected device, then shows the Remote so you can play something.
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Asks you where to set the playback destination, then casts to that device.
Open MasterClass TV
Opens the MasterClass app for Apple TV so you can browse or continue watching a lesson.
Show News from The News Desk
Opens the URL for the News magazine from the Flipboard News Desk into the app.
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Opens the Halide app to Manual Mode, after which the Macro button appears.
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