Tv Detox

Tv Detox is an Android TV tool that removes bloatware and ads to create a fast, clean home screen using AI.

TV Detox is a utility designed to make old, slow Android TVs fast again by removing bloatware, ads, and sponsored rows. Users run the tool via Claude Code or Codex on a laptop connected to the same Wi-Fi network, prompting the AI to clean up the TV while they press OK on the remote. It provides a calm home screen showing only apps, HDMI inputs, and a clock. Apps are disabled rather than deleted, and changes can be undone at any time. It supports Android TV versions 9, 11, 12, and Google TV 14, and is built using plain Java with no libraries or Gradle.

Tv Detox at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Android, API, CLI, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: github.com/ansub/tv-detox

Key features

Removes bloatware, ads, and sponsored rows
Displays a clean home screen with apps, HDMI inputs, and a clock
Disables apps without deleting them
Connects via Claude Code or Codex
Automates setup using a laptop and Wi-Fi
Provides an undo option to restore the original home screen

Use it for

Speeding up a slow Android TV
Removing ads and sponsored rows from a TV interface
Replacing a default TV home screen with a minimalist layout

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