Users are redesigning smart TV interfaces with AI coding agents

Developers and tinkerers are using AI agents like Claude Code to replace stock smart TV launchers with custom ones that strip ads, disable ACR tracking and simplify app access. Mods CleanYour.TV and dumbtv promise to remove bloatware and data collection. Limitations include Samsung and LG TVs on in-house OSes and mods resetting after firmware updates.

• CleanYour.TV and dumbtv mods strip ads and disable ACR tracking on TVs
• Setup requires developer options and an AI agent such as Claude Code
• Mods work less well on Samsung and LG TVs with in-house OSes
• Firmware updates may reset interface changes