Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

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.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20on%20the%20screensaver

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Turn on the screensaver” end tell

Takes an input location or your current location and searches for gas stations, then gives you driving directions to your choice.

Activates the “Sleep” soundscape generated by the Endel app’s shortcut, triggering soothing audio sounds that aid in falling asleep.

Opens the YouTube section for purchased movies, including films synced with Movies Anywhere.

Asks you to enter a query, then passes it to Arc Search with “Browse for me” enabled to collect links and summarize results automatically.

Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.

Plays the audiobook for Wool, the first book in the Silo series.

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