Smart TVs are a common device in almost most households these days. They come with built-in operating systems — Android TV, Google TV, WebOS, Tizen and more. They come with app support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a lots of services. But, with all of that, comes the ads.
And, just like the smartphone ads, TV ads too can be targeted, intrusive and annoying at times. The good thing is that these ads can be blocked on smartTVs. But, where there are benefits of blocking ads on TVs, there are shortcomings too.
So, let’s take a look at the steps on how to block ads on smartTVs along with pros and cons of doing it.
Let’s get started.
Before getting into the steps of blocking ads, it is important to understand that there are several ad blocker apps available, but they are not full proof. You can try them, but don’t expect it to work efficiently all the time.
The better way is to block them from the root. So, to do this, open your router settings and head to the option that lets you block domains and websites.
Now, try and identify all the domains that serve ads and then enter them in the settings to block them.
This not only will block the ads on your TVs, but also on other devices including your phones. Also note that this won’t block ads you see on YouTube or OTT platforms.
Know the Smart TV ads
Smart TVs are dependent on collecting users data in order to provide personalised ads to viewers. These ads then get delivered in various format including popups, video ads and even banners.
Blocking them will reduce the distraction and annoyance that comes while watching something on the TV, especially at the home screen where you are trying to find something to watch.
Another benefit of blocking ads is reduced data consumption. Ads can be heavy and can consume a lot of additional bandwidth and data. Blocking them will prevent them from doing so.
And, just like the smartphone ads, TV ads too can be targeted, intrusive and annoying at times. The good thing is that these ads can be blocked on smartTVs. But, where there are benefits of blocking ads on TVs, there are shortcomings too.
So, let’s take a look at the steps on how to block ads on smartTVs along with pros and cons of doing it.
Let’s get started.
Before getting into the steps of blocking ads, it is important to understand that there are several ad blocker apps available, but they are not full proof. You can try them, but don’t expect it to work efficiently all the time.
The better way is to block them from the root. So, to do this, open your router settings and head to the option that lets you block domains and websites.
Now, try and identify all the domains that serve ads and then enter them in the settings to block them.
This not only will block the ads on your TVs, but also on other devices including your phones. Also note that this won’t block ads you see on YouTube or OTT platforms.
Know the Smart TV ads
Smart TVs are dependent on collecting users data in order to provide personalised ads to viewers. These ads then get delivered in various format including popups, video ads and even banners.
Blocking them will reduce the distraction and annoyance that comes while watching something on the TV, especially at the home screen where you are trying to find something to watch.
Another benefit of blocking ads is reduced data consumption. Ads can be heavy and can consume a lot of additional bandwidth and data. Blocking them will prevent them from doing so.