# Questions for Google TV

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/questions-for-google-tv/35067
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2026-01-30T17:57:43Z
**Posts:** 10

## Post 1 by @win11.shading291 — 2026-01-30T17:57:43Z

It has no internet connection.

1- Can I allow content sharing (casting for instance)? Would it even work without giving access to the internet to the TV?

2- Does it matter which apps allow to modify system setting? There’s a huge list, here’s a snippet:

 ![1000032328](https://forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/3X/9/2/92461f0aa7d15d2412775273d904ff3583b51eb7.jpeg)

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## Post 2 by @anon16234852 — 2026-01-30T19:39:07Z

I don’t think it’s possible to share it unless you’re on the same network. Personally, I pushed NextDNS via ADB, along with hagezi ultimate and peerflyst’s smart tv blocklists. You can get a pretty decent result that way.

 ![image](https://forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/3X/e/1/e10a61517f6ec933c3297014f16f669459c1df08.png)

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## Post 3 by @win11.shading291 — 2026-02-02T21:53:24Z

> [@anon16234852](#):
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> I pushed NextDNS via ADB, along with hagezi ultimate and peerflyst’s smart tv blocklists.

ELI5? :sweat_smile:

Is that for question #2? I’m not sure how blocklist relates to the question?

Thanks for clarification :slight_smile:

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## Post 4 by @anon16234852 — 2026-02-02T23:23:23Z

That wasn’t the question. You’re just blocking traffic and making the device ‘stupid’

> [@Privacy on Streaming Boxes and "Smart TVs"](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/privacy-on-streaming-boxes-and-smart-tvs/9519/108):
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> I was bored and started getting annoyed that the Private DNS setting is hidden on Android TV.. Settings - About - Tap on the build number. This will open the developer options. Turn on debugging. adb connect TV\_IP - Approve the connection on the TV. adb shell settings put global private\_dns\_mode hostname adb shell settings put global private\_dns\_specifier xxxxxx(.doh3).dns.nextdns.io Done. Based on my first impression, it filters much more than the router’s DNS IP. Then just add Perflyst’s S…

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## Post 5 by @win11.shading291 — 2026-02-03T21:49:26Z

Ah okok, I prefer not connecting the device to the internet at all and connect something else where it’s easier to have more control on it like a PC.

So #1 is answered, #2 still remains.

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## Post 6 by @kissu — 2026-02-03T22:01:09Z

> [@win11.shading291](#):
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> 2- Does it matter which apps allow to modify system setting? There’s a huge list, here’s a snippet:

I’d disable all but you will never have a guarantee that the thing won’t turn back on after an update or alike. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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## Post 7 by @win11.shading291 — 2026-02-03T22:04:52Z

It won’t break anything if I disable all?

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## Post 8 by @IsItJustMe — 2026-02-03T23:03:12Z

Would be nice if we could flash a custom os on them.

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## Post 9 by @kissu — 2026-02-04T05:26:48Z

Not like it needs constant updates anyway but there is only one way to find out. :wink:

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## Post 10 by @kissu — 2026-02-04T18:39:16Z

Would probably be under-performing with something different from the official ROM.  
Also, they will never allow such a thing. But it’s fine, plenty of DIY projects that cover exactly that topic. :+1:t2: