How to turn an Android TV into a completely ad-free experience

An ad-free Android TV

Google TV's home screen still shows a promotional banner even in Apps only mode, and YouTube adds its own ads. By sideloading Projectivy Launcher, SmartTube, Wholphin, and Button Mapper, and using ADB to disable the stock launcher, uninstall YouTube, and remap the remote, you can get a clean, ad-free interface on most Android TV devices. The guide includes exact ADB commands and tips for accessibility services and battery optimization.