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AI · October 23, 2026

Making a smart TV dumb and then smart

Local home screen, private remote browser, and push-to-talk voice assistant for webOS TVs - anubhavmalhotra/r2d2-tv

Making a smart TV dumb and then smart launched on October 23, 2026 with 81 votes, #262 of 3,571 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

R2D2 is a tool for webOS TVs that replaces the default interface with a local home screen, adds a private remote browser, and includes a push-to-talk voice assistant. The software runs locally on the TV without relying on external services, allowing users to maintain privacy while accessing web content and controlling their TV through voice commands. It is designed for webOS TV owners who want more control over their device's functionality and data.

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