Smart TV clutter problem

Smart TV owners face ads and bloatware that clutter home screens before reaching their preferred apps.

AI coding assistants help

Users experiment with ai coding tools like Claude Code to disable unwanted software and build simpler home screens.

X user fixes parents' tv

A developer used Claude Code to remove 25 software packages from a Xiaomi TV and build a home screen similar to an Apple TV.

“Looks like an apple tv now lol”

Another user removes ads

One user eliminated ads, bloatware, spyware, and laggy ui while adding a screensaver with calendar, weather, and stripe payments.

“I also got a beautiful screensaver with my revenue calendar weather and notifications for new stripe payments it was super easy”

CleanYourTV project

CleanYourTV, an open-source project originally called tv-vibehack, aims to replace promotional clutter with user-focused interfaces.

User benefits from cleanup

Users report smoother tv performance, custom wallpapers, and language switches for parents after simplifying their home screens.

“Now my tv is running super smooth same as a new one”

TiVo survey shows frustration

TiVo's Q4 2025 report found over one-third of tv owners report excessive advertising on their home screens.

Roku's growth strategy

Roku names making more money from home screens a key growth initiative in its 2025 annual report.

How to use Claude Code

Users connect their computer and tv to the same wi-fi, enable developer options, and paste a project prompt into Claude Code.

25-minute cleanup

One user completed a tv cleanup on a Sansui Google TV in 25 minutes using a coding assistant.

“Damn that was smooth”

Potential issues

Some tv models restrict software changes, and coding assistants may make mistakes that require undoing.

Unusual additions

Users add unexpected features like live game odds charts from Polymarket to their cleaned tv interfaces.

“Gave my tv live @polymarket game odds charts”