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Lyra_LycanYou I can’t open the app without giving full access, and the only reason I use it is it’s the only way to have a personalised album on the Chromecast. I’m in the progress of degoogling
LineageOS has android TV builds, KDE has “Plasma Big screen” and theres a lot of cheap Android TV boxes that can be rooted and have their bloat uninstalled. Raspberry Pi’s look like the go to right now, seeing you can get a Pi4 for under $40, and a cheap USB remote off eBay or aliexpress for less than $5
There was an LTT video last year that recommended a $20 ‘Onn.’ (Walmart store brand) Android TV for its ability to be rooted/hacked. I bought a couple to replace my Roku, but haven’t actually gotten around to messing with them yet.
If it hasn’t changed/been locked down since then, I think it’s a better option than a Raspberry Pi at over twice the price (you forgot the cost of the case and power supply, BTW).
The Onn. boxes have been patched and bootloader locked unless you got one manufactured before 2024 and it was never updated past 2024. The current ones are boot loader locked and full off ad-ware