Turn the TV on
Turns on the specified Apple TV, including any connected TV sets.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Turn%20the%20TV%20on
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Turn the TV on”
end tell
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