Apple TV shortcuts
- 21 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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The Playback section has Play or pause video and the volume shortcuts. Playlists creates, refreshes and deletes playlists. View opens the Info window and the filter field, and General holds the window commands and a few others, such as View download activity.
Start with these
- Play or pause video
- Increase the volume
- Decrease the volume
- Enter or exit full screen
- Create a new Smart Playlist
- Show filter field
Tips for Apple TV
- Open the Info window for the selected item ⌘I shows the details of one item. See info for the previous item in the list ⌘P then shows the info for the item before it.
- Show filter field ⌥⌘F opens a field for filtering the list on screen.
Playback3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase the volume | |
| Decrease the volume | |
| Play or pause video |
Playlists5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create a new playlist | |
| Create a new Smart Playlist | |
| Refresh a playlist | |
| Import a video file | |
| Delete the selected playlist |
General8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Hide everything except TV | |
| Minimize a window | |
| Quit TV | |
| View download activity | |
| Open TV Settings | |
| Open the TV window | |
| Hide TV | |
| Close the TV window |
View5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open the Info window for the selected item | |
| See info for the next item in the list | |
| See info for the previous item in the list | |
| Show filter field | |
| Enter or exit full screen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Apple TV have on macOS?
Apple TV has 21 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Playback, Playlists, General, View. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Apple TV shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Play or pause video (Space), Increase the volume (⌘↑), Decrease the volume (⌘↓), Enter or exit full screen (⌃⌘F), Create a new Smart Playlist (⌥⌘N), Show filter field (⌥⌘F). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Apple TV shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 21 Apple TV shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Apple TV keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Apple TV keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Apple TV shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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