Hello scurvy dogs

Im looking for some advice on how I should go about continuing to watch youtube while blocking / bypassing ads on my LG TV.

I recently ended my premium subscription because of price hikes and such but webOS on LG TVs is very restrictive with its apps.

Ive started to use LibreTube on my devices which is awsome but ive only got a couple of options that might work on the telly:

1- I host a local Jellyfin server for all our other content needs so maybe i can integrate youtube into this somehow.

2- Ive got a spare Pi 3b laying around that I could use as something and just HDMI to the TV which im fine with.

Currently I think that maybe running android on the Pi and then using LibreTube on that is my best option.

So my question is, what do you guys use / what are your setups to watch youtube ad free on ya TV?

  • My Password Is 1234@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    11 months ago

    I had at my home spare Raspberry Pi 4B in 4GB version. I installed the Android TV version of LineageOS on it and then Jellyfin and SmartTube apps (something like NewPipe, but for TV). I highly recommend it.

    Edit: You may also find these apps useful:

    LocalSend - to transfer files between devices in the same network

    KDE Connect - to control your TV with your phone when you don’t have any Bluetooth keyboard around you

      • My Password Is 1234@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        I do not remember. I think I had some problems with it. Also I prefer localsend as you can send the files from any device in your LAN without pairing or linking it.

    • Zadhu@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Yea I was looking at LineageOS but didnt consider the AndroidTV version… for my TV… Ill have to suss that out, thanks!