Smart TV Users Employ AI Coding Assistants to Remove Homepage Ads
Some smart TV users are turning to AI coding assistants like Claude Code to remove ads and bloatware from their home screens. One developer reported connecting to a Xiaomi TV, uninstalling 25 software packages, and bypassing startup ads to access Netflix directly. These efforts have been consolidated into the open-source project CleanYourTV.
Smart TV users employ AI coding assistants to remove homepage ads
Some smart TV users have begun using AI coding assistants like Claude Code to eliminate homepage ads and bloatware. On October 17, a developer reported connecting the tool to a Xiaomi TV, deleting 25 software packages, and bypassing startup ads to access Netflix directly.
These efforts have coalesced into the open-source project CleanYourTV. TiVo states that over a third of respondents complain about excessive homepage ads. The tool requires a computer to run Claude Code and is only compatible with Android TV and Google TV.
Source: Mashable
