This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Apple TV on macOS, covering all 21 shortcuts organized into 4 sections. Whether you’re new to Apple TV or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Apple TV. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.
Using keyboard shortcuts in Apple TV reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most Apple TV shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Apple TV shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
- Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Apple TV. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
- Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Apple TV, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
Playback3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase the volume | ⌘↑ |
| Decrease the volume | ⌘↓ |
| Play or pause video | Space |
Playlists5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create a new playlist | ⌘N |
| Create a new Smart Playlist | ⌥⌘N |
| Refresh a playlist | ⌘R |
| Import a video file | ⌘O |
| Delete the selected playlist | ⌥Delete |
General8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Hide everything except TV | ⌥⌘H |
| Minimize a window | ⌘M |
| Quit TV | ⌘Q |
| View download activity | ⌥⌘L |
| Open TV Settings | ⌘, |
| Open the TV window | ⌘0 |
| Hide TV | ⌘H |
| Close the TV window | ⌘W |
View5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open the Info window for the selected item | ⌘I |
| See info for the next item in the list | ⌘N |
| See info for the previous item in the list | ⌘P |
| Show filter field | ⌥⌘F |
| Enter or exit full screen | ⌃⌘F |
Frequently Asked Questions
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