Can’t stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead

Kyu Launcher is one of several ways to simplify your home screen and remove the annoying ads.

Jared Newman   |   July 22, 2026

One of the best things about Google’s smart TV and streaming player software is that if you don’t like the standard home screen, you can replace it.

Now, you can even make the home screen look like a Roku, thanks to a free app called Kyu Launcher. This alternative home screen closely resembles Roku’s sidebar and app grid, but without any obnoxious banner ads, and it works on any Google TV or Android TV device.