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Mods for your Fire TV

Amazon streaming players and smart TVs. Fire OS mods do not run on Vega OS models such as the 4K Select.

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21 mods

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dumbTVFirmware mod

Simplify Fire TV with cleanup and a custom home

dumbTV home screen with clock, app shortcuts and HDMI inputs

1,690stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Best if: You want a simpler Home screen without Amazon's ads
Catch: You set it up from a computer, results vary by model, and its optional ad filter blocks updates

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: Not on Vega OS sticks, and its signing keys may have leaked in a past hack

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CleanYourTVCommand line tool

Delete the sponsored rows from your TV

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

Devices: Fire OS 6–8, cleanup onlyAlso works with All brands, TCL, Sony, Xiaomi, Philips, Hisense, Google, NVIDIA, and Other Android TV brands

SmartTubeApp

Watch YouTube with ad filtering and sponsor skipping

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

Devices: Fire OS sticks, Cube, TVs (not Vega OS)Also works with Google, 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

KodiApp

Play local files, network media and live TV

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

Devices: Fire OS 5 and newer (not Vega OS)Also works with Google, 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: Fire OS sticks and Cube, decoders varyAlso works with Google, 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: YouTube app, run from another computerAlso works with Google, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Samsung, LG, and Roku

Nova Video PlayerApp

Build a movie library from your files and NAS

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

Devices: Fire OS 6 and newerAlso works with Google
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: Fire OS 5 and newerAlso works with Google, 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: Fire OS, from the Amazon AppstoreAlso works with Meta, Google, Android TV, and Apple / Google

TizenTube CobaltApp

Add ad filtering to YouTube's TV web interface

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

Devices: Fire OS 6 and newer (not Vega OS)Also works with Google
Needs: Android 7+; sideload the APK

WholphinApp

Choose another TV interface for your Jellyfin library

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

Devices: Fire OS 6 and newerAlso works with Google
Needs: A Jellyfin server

dumbTVFirmware mod

Simplify Fire TV with cleanup and a custom home

1,690stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Needs: Computer with ADB on the same network

Aerial ViewsApp

Use your videos and photos as the screensaver

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

Devices: Fire OS 6–7, unreliable on Fire OS 8.1+Also works with Google
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: Fire OS 6–8, cleanup onlyAlso works with Google

Immich for Android TVApp

Browse your Immich photos with the TV remote

914stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: Fire OS 7 and 8, screensaver variesAlso works with Google
Needs: An Immich server, 3.0 or newer

Moonfin for Smart TVsApp

Browse your Jellyfin or Emby library with the remote

455stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Vega OS, from the Amazon AppstoreAlso works with Samsung, Microsoft, and LG
Needs: A Jellyfin or Emby server

LTvLauncherApp

Build a TV home screen around your own apps

427stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Android-based Fire TV devicesAlso works with Google
Needs: Android TV + optional computer

LuncherApp

Use a small, offline TV home screen

32stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Android-based Fire TV devicesAlso works with Google
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: Also works with Google and Meta

Fire TV privacy settings

Limit app-use collection and personalized advertising

Needs: Fire TV remote

Home Assistant Android Debug BridgePlug-in

Automate TV apps and buttons over ADB

Active. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: Fire OS, over network ADB (not Vega OS)Also works with Google, 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

TV Performance CheckPrompt recipe · by @a_guy_in_shadow

Diagnose slow TV performance before approving changes

90likes on XPosted 3d ago

Needs: Compatible TV, home Wi-Fi, coding-agent computer and debugging access.

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Guide: replace Fire TV clutter with a custom home screen

Myttle@xmyttle · Oct 19

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Guide: diagnose a slow Fire TV with Claude Code over Wi-Fi

From@a_guy_in_shadow · Oct 25

likes:90

Gained temporary root on a Fire TV Omni QLED with Kimi

aipulsedaily@aipulseda1ly · Oct 26

likes:32

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Replaced an Amazon smart TV homepage with a custom dashboard

Eddie@eddietradezz · Oct 27

likes:22