Can I launch self created shortcuts on my Apple TV using the Apple TV remote control?

[zobby]

This has probably been asked before but I can’t find the definitive answer.

I’m trying to launch a shortcut I’ve created on my iPhone to start a particular application (sky news on now tv on my Apple TV) by saying it using me Apple TV voice remote control.

It doesn’t work via the remote control but I can launch it using ‘hey Siri’ on my iPhone. I’m assuming what I’m trying isn’t possible but I wondered if I’m missing something?

If not possible - does anyone have any tips to start sky news or now tv using voice via the voice remote control. All permutations I’ve tried seem fruitless.

Many thanks!

John.

 

[Edd70]

Wow, I didn’t know this was possible. To be clear, you’re using Siri on the iPhone for a Shortcut to turn on the TV and go straight to Sky News?

 

[ignatius345]

Yeah, I didn't know this was possible either. Is Sky News playing directly on your Apple TV or is it being AirPlayed from your iPhone?

 

[zobby]

I’m using it via this app.

‎TV Launcher - Live UK Channels

‎TV Launcher brings 160+ live UK & Ireland TV channels that you know and love into one convenient launcher across Apple platforms. As the perfect app for cord-cutters, it’s never been easier to start watching live channels. * As featured on iMore & 9to5Mac * Appleʼs TV app makes it easy to...

apps.apple.com

The shortcut I’ve created launches sky news via now tv when I ask it to on my iPhone.

Ideally I’d like it to launch directly via me asking on my voice remote - but I’m not sure that’s possible.