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.
Scripting Actions
Launch Screen Saver
Launches screen saver on the specific Apple TV.
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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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.
Open Apple TV settings
Opens the Settings app on Apple TV where you can tweak your preferences.
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Set a shower timer
Starts playing your personalized Apple Music radio station, sets a timer for 10 minutes, and turns on the water lock with your Apple Watch face of choice.
Toggle right Key Light
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Opens Notion Mail by checking if the app is present; if not, opens the URL.
Toggle the Sound Machine
Turns my Eve Switch on or off depending on its current state, which controls the sound machine we have in our bedroom for drowning out little noises and providing a constant background sound to sleep to.
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