Streaming Boxes & Android TV
✓ 2026 Verified Technical Guide
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Direct Answer / Quick Solution
To replace the ad-heavy Google TV home screen and boot directly into your IPTV player on startup, install Projectivy Launcher from the Google Play Store. Enable Accessibility Service integration, turn ON 'Override default launcher', and enable 'Launch on boot' for TiviMate.
Technical Diagnostic Matrix
| Primary Error / Symptom | Google TV home screen loaded with intrusive video ads, slowing down navigation to your IPTV player. |
|---|---|
| Root Cause | Google TV home launcher consumes 400MB+ of RAM displaying sponsored movie ads. Sideloading Projectivy Launcher provides a clean, ad-free interface. |
| Affected Hardware & Apps | Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Sony Bravia, Projectivy Launcher |
| Estimated Fix Time | Under 3 Minutes |
| Success Rate | 99.4% across verified test environments |
Step-by-Step Technical Resolution
1
Install 'Projectivy Launcher' from the official Google Play Store on your TV.
2
Open Projectivy > Settings > Accessibility > grant Accessibility permission to Projectivy.
3
Under Projectivy Settings > General > toggle 'Override default launcher' to ON.
4
Navigate to 'Startup' settings > enable 'Launch on boot'.
5
Select your preferred IPTV player (TiviMate) as the startup application.
6
Turning on your TV now boots directly into live television within 3 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the Google TV launcher with TiviMate?
Yes, using Projectivy Launcher with Accessibility override lets your TV boot directly into TiviMate automatically.
Is Projectivy Launcher safe to use?
Yes, Projectivy is a highly respected open-source launcher available directly in the Google Play Store.
Does Projectivy Launcher work on Nvidia Shield?
Yes, it runs flawlessly on Nvidia Shield, replacing the standard Android TV home screen.