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play-youtube-on-tv

Play a YouTube URL on an Apple TV via Home Assistant script.

33|5|Updated Aug 12, 2013
Search Tags:#youtube#home assistant#tv#casting#media player
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/evanpurkhiser/dots-personal --skill play-youtube-on-tv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: play-youtube-on-tv
Source: https://github.com/evanpurkhiser/dots-personal/tree/main/machines/server/opencode/skills/play-youtube-on-tv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evanpurkhiser/dots-personal --skill play-youtube-on-tv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill allows you to effortlessly play YouTube videos on your Apple TV, eliminating the need for manual searching and casting through separate apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct YouTube Playback: Plays a specified YouTube URL directly on your Apple TV.
  • Volume Control: Allows setting the volume for the Living Room Sonos speaker.
  • Use Case: When a user asks to "put a YouTube video on the TV," this skill can fulfill the request by taking the video URL and initiating playback.

Quick Start

Play the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ on the Apple TV with default volume.

Frequently Asked Questions about play-youtube-on-tv

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I cast a YouTube video to my TV using Home Assistant?▼

To cast a YouTube video to your TV using Home Assistant, you provide a YouTube URL to the skill, which then invokes a specific script to turn on the Apple TV and start media playback automatically.

Can I control speaker volume when casting YouTube to an Apple TV?▼

Yes, you can control speaker volume when casting YouTube to an Apple TV by setting the volume for the associated Living Room Sonos speaker during the media playback initiation process.

Does this YouTube casting skill require a specific media player integration?▼

Yes, this YouTube casting skill requires an Apple TV media player integration configured through Home Assistant to receive the video URL and execute the playback script.

What is the best way to automate playing YouTube URLs on a television?▼

The best way to automate playing YouTube URLs on a television is using a script-based skill that handles turning on the TV, setting speaker volume, and initiating media playback from the provided link.

Why does my YouTube video not play on the TV when I send a URL?▼

If your YouTube video does not play on the TV when you send a URL, it may be due to incorrect Home Assistant script configuration or the Apple TV media player not being properly connected.

Are there limitations to casting YouTube content directly to a TV?▼

A limitation of casting YouTube content directly to a TV this way is that it relies on a specific Home Assistant script and is currently designed exclusively for Apple TV and Sonos speaker environments.

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