tv-bro

Piped is a great web-based service, but since tvOS does not support web browsers on the Apple TV, to block YouTube ads, you either have to stream Piped videos to the Apple TV from another Apple device using AirPlay screen mirroring or use a workaround like the one described in TFA. I'm using NewPipe (https://newpipe.net) on Android TV which provides an ad-free YouTube experience just like the Android phone version of NewPipe. Piped would also work on an Android TV browser like TV Bro (https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro). The legitimacy of ad blocking is well-established. People have been using DVRs, VHS players, and tape recorders to capture and consume ad-free broadcasts for decades.

The TV companies' complaint against Downloader is completely meritless. If you're looking for an alternative to Downloader, I recommend TV Bro: - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phlox.tvwe... - Source code: https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro I think TV Bro is the only free and open source browser app available on Android TV. The current version lets you choose between GeckoView (Firefox engine) and the default Android WebView (Chrome engine). It integrates an ad blocker and has more features than Downloader.