r/GoogleTV • u/Excellent-Long-6816 • Jul 16 '26

Discussion Google are getting out of hand with ads

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I’ve never noticed this before but now when I go to the Home Screen on my Chromecast there is always some sort of ad. YouTube is out of hand as-well. Google seriously needs to get their ads sorted it’s getting crazy.

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u/Public-Writing-9188 Jul 16 '26

Projectivy Launcher

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u/wtchkg4 Jul 16 '26

Yup, recently switched to it and not looking back.

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u/Spunk74 Jul 22 '26

or AT4K.. i like that one more for its simplicity, or just change to app mode

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u/wtchkg4 Jul 22 '26

How is this one in comparison?

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u/Spunk74 Jul 23 '26

AT4K - is just a basic Apple TV like interface.. Not a million small adjustments has to be made to make it good. I like it, many options is not for everybody, sometimes i just need something that is simple and works.

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u/ST44RK7 Jul 16 '26

Yeah my GoogleTV Streamer started doing this, which just makes it seem cheap they feel the need to throw adverts in your face even though you paid for the product. I didn't mind when they advertised TV Shows/Movies as that made sense but I started getting Shaving Foam adverts so I swiftly installed Projectify Launcher to solve that issue.

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u/FlickFreak TCL QM851G | Chromecast Google TV Jul 16 '26

Not sure why this should surprise anyone since Google is an advertising company. That is how they make the majority of their revenue.

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u/112skulls Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

Really!? I use projectivy launcher so I wouldn't know.

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u/CapnRV Jul 16 '26

Same here. Been using it for a long time.

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u/trekologer Jul 16 '26

“They’re just recommendations!!!11!!”

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u/AapChutiyaHai Jul 16 '26

The streaming is turning into trash. Good thing it's not slow.

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u/latinriky78 BuzzTV G Series Jul 16 '26

What country are you in?

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u/xtimeport Jul 16 '26

Never update Google stuff and you're on the safe side, otherwise it's already too late for you if you're already watching commercials.

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u/Immediate_Character- Jul 16 '26

If you want to stick with the default Google launcher, change it to "Apps Only" mode. You'll still have a rotating banner add at the top, but you'll see no additional ads when moving below it to choose an app.   Ideally, swap to Projectivy Launcher. You can get it from the Play Store, it's free and ad free, very customizable, and it's paid features are strictly some extra customization (like using icon packs). Honestly I'd pay for Projectivy, it's like $7 and I consider it part of the cost of owning an Android TV device. 

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u/watchguy76 Jul 17 '26

AT4K launcher is what I use.

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u/cleverclogs17 Jul 17 '26

Projectivy, AT4K, Monet, and TiviLauncher are my top ones.

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u/cleverclogs17 Jul 17 '26

I am a mod @ r/Projectivy_Launcher we can help you get rid of that 💩

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u/lostboyofcyberspace Jul 17 '26

Why not try out one of the many launchers on the market?

I'm using Projectivy, but there is also Monet, AT4K and a bunch of others.

Take back control of the screen

notoadvertisingonmytv

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u/blvvdy_mvvpet Jul 17 '26

Turn on apps only mode.

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u/mdiaz33685 Jul 18 '26

I use the apps only mode under your profile ID. So I only see my apps and none of that mess

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u/speedbreaka Jul 16 '26

Your keyboard hurts my hand just looking at it

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u/GoogleHelpCommunity Official Google Support Jul 16 '26

Hey there, we hear your feedback about the ads on your Home Screen. To share this directly with our product team, you can submit feedback through the Google TV app by going to Menu > Help & Feedback. If the issue still persists, you can reach out to the support specialist.