Show Remote Control

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Shows the Apple TV remote in Control Center.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
4/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Show remote control for [Apple TV]

Input

This action passes input through as output.

Result

This action passes input through as output.

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
4/5
Category
Date Added
03/06/2019
Identifier
com.apple.TVRemoteUIService.ToggleCaptionsIntent

Notes

Choose from TVs on active network.

Shows a full-screen modal for the remote controls, including swipe to navigate, search via voice with Siri, play/pause, Menu, Home, and Spotlight search.

Allows for easy keyboard input on TV.

Comments

Option for Ask Each Time possible, but not recommended

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