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Mods for your Android TV and Google TV

Google's TV system on Sony, TCL, Hisense and other TVs, and Google's own streamers.

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31 mods

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CleanYourTVCommand line tool

Delete the sponsored rows from your TV

TV home screen before and after

42,306stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Best if: You want the sponsored rows gone and a simpler Home screen
Catch: You set it up from a computer, and some Google TV 14 devices must keep the stock Home

SmartTubeApp

Watch YouTube with ad filtering and sponsor skipping

SmartTube home screen with video rows and a navigation sidebar

35,653stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Best if: You watch a lot of YouTube and want the ads gone
Catch: Its signing keys may have leaked in a past hack, so install it only from its official links

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CleanYourTVCommand line tool

Delete the sponsored rows from your TV

42,306stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon

SmartTubeApp

Watch YouTube with ad filtering and sponsor skipping

35,653stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: Computer or phone to install the APK
Data: Google's unofficial API. Signs in with your Google password the way Google's own app does, so it can stop working when Google changes it.

KodiApp

Play local files, network media and live TV

21,390stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, Apple, LG, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: Your media files or a network share

Moonlight for AndroidApp

Stream your PC games to the TV

7,374stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: Gaming PC running Sunshine

iSponsorBlockTVSelf-hosted server

Skip sponsor segments and mute YouTube ads

6,571stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Samsung, LG, and Roku
Data: Google's unofficial API. Signs in with your Google password the way Google's own app does, so it can stop working when Google changes it.

Nova Video PlayerApp

Build a movie library from your files and NAS

4,767stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: Your video files or a NAS

Jellyfin for Android TVApp

Watch your own Jellyfin library on the TV

4,667stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: A Jellyfin server

VLC for AndroidAndroid app

Play your own videos and music on Android

4,114stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Android TV with Android VLCAlso works with Meta, Amazon, and Apple / Google

TizenTube CobaltApp

Add ad filtering to YouTube's TV web interface

3,408stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: Android 7+; sideload the APK
Data: Google's unofficial API. Signs in with your Google password the way Google's own app does, so it can stop working when Google changes it.

WholphinApp

Choose another TV interface for your Jellyfin library

3,177stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: A Jellyfin server

CoreELECFirmware mod

Boot a supported Amlogic box straight into Kodi

1,944stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Ugoos, Beelink, and Minix
Needs: Supported box + microSD or USB
Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

Fermata AutoAndroid app

Play your files on the Android Auto screen

1,461stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Devices: Also works with Apple / Google

Aerial ViewsApp

Use your videos and photos as the screensaver

1,131stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: Your own videos or photos, optionally

Clean Your TV Android companionAndroid app

Run the TV cleanup workflow from an Android phone

925stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon

Immich for Android TVApp

Browse your Immich photos with the TV remote

914stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: An Immich server, 3.0 or newer

Lightning LauncherAndroid app

Put sideloaded and store apps in one launcher

662stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.

Devices: Also works with Meta

LTvLauncherApp

Build a TV home screen around your own apps

427stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: Android TV + optional computer

LuncherApp

Use a small, offline TV home screen

32stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon
Needs: Android TV + optional computer

adbLinkDesktop app

Install apps and manage Fire TV files from a computer

31stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: SHIELD, Mi Box, Google TV ChromecastAlso works with Amazon and Meta

Immuch360Phone and desktop app

Watch your own 360 media from local files and servers

12stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: (experimental)Also works with Meta

TurboADBDesktop app

Manage head-unit apps and files from a computer

2stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3w ago.

Devices: ADB-enabled Android TV and Google TVAlso works with Various manufacturers

Android TV DebloatPrompt recipe · by @halcyonedge

Debloat your Android TV and replace its launcher

7likes on XPosted 1w ago

Needs: Claude Code, ADB, TV debugging access and a shared Wi-Fi network.

Android TV FirmwarePrompt recipe · by @rikittan

Find official TV firmware and review flashing risks

448likes on XPosted 3d ago

Needs: Claude Code, ADB, and home Wi-Fi access to the TV.

Google TV and Android TV privacy settings

Limit saved viewing activity and personalized ads

Needs: TV remote and your Google account

Home Assistant Android Debug BridgePlug-in

Automate TV apps and buttons over ADB

Active. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: Home Assistant and network ADB

Home Assistant Android TV RemotePlug-in

Control the TV from Home Assistant

Active. Last commit 2w ago.

Needs: Home Assistant

Smart TV CustomizationPrompt recipe · by @tezzarc

Customize your TV with a compatible open-source launcher

12likes on XPosted 4d ago

Needs: Claude Code, TV model details, computer, and local device connectivity; extra hardware for 3D control.

TV App CleanupPrompt recipe · by @lateascent

Speed up your TV with logged app disabling

265likes on XPosted 1w ago

Needs: Claude Code, adb, TV debugging and a shared network.

TV Box AgentPrompt recipe · by @0xCodila

Run a cloud-backed AI agent on your TV box

425likes on XPosted 1w ago

Needs: Compatible owned TV box, remote, networked computer, Telegram and Claude API access.

TV Debloat AssistantPrompt recipe · by @X1Kafadzhy

Disable unwanted TV apps with logged undo commands

8likes on XPosted 1w ago

Needs: Claude Code laptop, compatible TV and local-network ADB access.

TV Homepage MakeoverPrompt recipe · by @0xjimumu

Customize your TV homepage while preserving existing features

366likes on XPosted 1w ago

Needs: TV, computer, shared network, AI assistant, and ADB access.

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