For everyone without a AdGuard subscription who wants to watch YouTube without ads and without integrated sponsor bullshit on the TV I’d recommend SmartTube. Don’t forget to remap your YouTube button on the chromecast remote to SmartTube.
I’m paying YouTube Premium but still use SmartTube on the TV because of its integrated Sponsorblock.
SmartTube is amazing.
Another option is to use
adbto change the DNS to any adblocking DNS of your choice. Here’s how: https://yamen.dev/configuring-private-dns-on-android-tvIt won’t Adblock anything inside apps, just like on phones … there is no magic.
There are AdBlock options for Android that can work on apps. Generally you need to route all internet traffic via the AdBlock app which requires root, a faux-VPN, or a PiHole type solution.
It can usually only do host-level blocking but that’s generally enough.
Not for apps like YouTube .
Yeah, YT’s current anti-adblock crusade means you need a proper ad blocker built into the browser or a third party client.
It blocks ads on phones inside apps if you use DNS ad blocking.
I love how easy using a private DNS is on android.
So why would I use it over Firefox + uBlock?
How often are you using Firefox on your TV?
Can someone recommend me a cheap 1080p android tv with app sideloading available? I’ve been looking for options in europe but they seem to cost 60€+
Edit: android tv DONGLE, not a whole tv
Tell me again how much better Android is than everyone else? I’m just not seeing it.
