Mert Cobanov, a Senior AI Engineer, utilized Claude Code to enhance the performance of his Android smart TV. The AI agent connected to the TV via ADB, deactivated unnecessary applications, and adjusted animation durations. This process was completed without requiring root access to the device.
Cobanov reported that his four-year-old TV now operates more smoothly than when it was new, attributing the improvement to the AI-driven debloating. This addresses a common issue with smart TVs, which often experience performance degradation over time due to app updates and limited hardware resources.
To allow others to replicate his results, Cobanov created a website, "Clean up your Android TV," which provides a brief, four-step guide. The guide includes the specific prompt used for Claude Code (or Codex) to perform the optimizations.
The optimization process is designed to be reversible. Cobanov states that no applications are uninstalled, and the AI agent maintains a list of disabled items. Users can instruct the agent to re-enable all disabled apps or restore individual applications if desired.
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An AI engineer used Claude Code to debloat an Android smart TV, deactivating apps and shortening animations via ADB without root access, resulting in improved performance. This demonstrates a practical application of AI agents for system optimization on consumer devices.