Open-source CleanYourTV 3.0 adds ad-blocking and launcher customization for 300 smart TV models
The CleanYourTV project released version 3.0, expanding support to 300 TV models, adding ad-blocking controls, smart-home integration and a phone-based setup tool, while keeping the process root-free.
The open-source CleanYourTV project announced version 3.0, which broadens compatibility to 300 television models from 86 brands and introduces new features such as ad-blocking management, smart-home status displays and remote-button remapping.
The update adds support profiles for 28 languages and 20 optional add-ons, along with new launcher layouts, themes and wallpapers. A community-developed Android app now enables users to configure compatible TVs from a smartphone without needing a PC.
CleanYourTV operates via Android Debug Bridge (ADB) over Wi-Fi after enabling developer-mode debugging. The tool backs up the existing configuration, disables selected packages with the Android \"pm disable-user\" command and installs a lightweight replacement launcher. No root access is required, and disabled packages can be restored using the project's recovery utilities.
Supported devices include Android TV and Google TV units from manufacturers such as Sony, TCL, Xiaomi, Hisense, Philips and NVIDIA Shield. Amazon Fire TV devices receive limited support, while Samsung Tizen and LG webOS televisions are not compatible with the standard procedure.
Users are advised to review model-specific compatibility lists and backup instructions, as disabling certain system packages may affect core TV functions. The removal of home-screen ads does not affect advertisements embedded within streaming apps.
The project's source code, installation guide and compatible TV lists are hosted on GitHub and the official website.