How to Remove Ads from Sony Google TV Using Apps Only Mode

Accessing Apps Only Mode

• 💡 You can enable 'Apps Only Mode' on your Sony Google TV to remove ads from the home screen.
• 📌 Access this setting either directly from the Home Screen by selecting your Google Account and managing accounts, or navigate through Settings → All Settings → Accounts & Sign in.

Enabling Apps Only Mode

• 🚀 Once your Google Account is selected, find and toggle the Apps Only Mode switch to the right and confirm.
• ✅ Returning to the Home Screen will display only your applications, effectively removing the ads.

Limitations and Side Effects

• ⚠️ Be aware that enabling 'Apps Only Mode' may disable the voice assistant.
• ⚠️ On some TV models, this mode can lead to navigation issues, such as being unable to move beyond the second row of applications.
• ⚠️ Occasionally, the TV might automatically re-enable Apps Only Mode after a restart.

Troubleshooting and Disabling Apps Only Mode

• 🛠️ If you encounter issues or wish to disable the mode, go back to Settings → Accounts & Sign in, select your account, and toggle Apps Only Mode off.
• ⏳ You will need to wait for the changes to apply; sometimes, this takes a moment.
• 🔄 If the TV gets stuck or misbehaves, a full TV restart is recommended as a workaround.

Pros and Cons

• 🧠 'Apps Only Mode' can potentially make your TV feel faster by reducing clutter.
• 🎯 However, the limitations, especially the potential for navigation issues and the disabling of the voice assistant, mean it's not ideal for everyone.