Throwing My Roku in the Trash
5 hours ago
- #Android TV Customization
- #Roku Replacement
- #Privacy-Focused Streaming
- The author replaced a Roku stick due to its cluttered UI and unwanted tracking, despite its reliability.
- A cheap Xiaomi TV box with Google TV was purchased, allowing customization through Android.
- Setup included enabling developer options, using ADB to install F-Droid, SmartTube, and a custom launcher called Projectivy.
- Button Mapper was used to remap remote buttons for apps like Netflix to open alternatives such as Jellyfin.
- The result is a personalized, ad-free streaming experience with minimal configuration.