If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Turn on the fireplace
Turns on the Apple TV and opens the Fireplace app, plus shows the remote.
Scripting Actions
Switch User Account
Switches user account on the specified Apple TV.
Open URLs
Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).
Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it.
This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20fireplace
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20fireplace
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Turn on the fireplace”
end tell
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Toggle the Studio lights
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I’m working in the living room
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Toggle the Living Room lights
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Browse my movies on YouTube
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