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YouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timer
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I just got my first 30 second UNSKIPPABLE ad on my TV the other day...I closed youtube, as watching a 1min video is NOT worth 30 seconds of ads
I recommend you to sideload SmartTube on your TV, *if it has an Android-based OS. It works better than the official app in my opinion, and includes SponsorBlock.
*Edit
I wish this was available on WebOS. I use it on my Shield and it's been flawless.
There are ways to do that for WebOS
Will do, thanks!
Are Android smart TVs that popular nowadays? I mean few years ago I wouldn't assume Android TV when hearing about smart TVs
Probably depends on the country, but very popular.
Even Google Chromecast run AndroidTV these days.