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.
Actions
Launch Screen Saver
Launches screen saver on the specific Apple TV.
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Open Fitness TV
Opens the Apple Fitness app on the selected device, then shows the Remote so you can pair your Apple Watch and begin a workout.
Resume on the TV
For the specified Apple TV, resumes playing the currently-active program.
Show the remote
Shows the Apple TV remote and lets you control the device from your iPhone or iPad.
Open Apple TV settings
Opens the Settings app on Apple TV where you can tweak your preferences.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Turn on the screensaver”
end tell
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Opens the Touch ID preferences on Mac laptops and Touch ID settings on compatible iOS devices (including iPad mini).
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Prompts you to enter in a message, then copies the text, posts it to Mastodon via Ivory, then opens Threads with the message filled out. On Mac, opens the Threads website.
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Opens your personal Disney+ account – when show from web, shows billing details not shown on iOS.
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Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.
Open Voice Memos folder
Prompts you to pick from your Voice Memos folders and opens one.
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