AT4K Launcher
Apple TV inspired Launcher for Android TVs
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What is AT4K Launcher?
AT4K Launcher is a fast, minimal, TV-first launcher designed specifically for Android TV and Google TV devices. It transforms Google TV's cluttered, ad-filled interface into a clean, calm home screen that feels like Apple TV. The launcher focuses on smooth remote navigation, zero clutter, and deep customization without any ads or tracking, making it a privacy-friendly alternative to default Android TV launchers.
Key features include smart Watch Next cards that show programs you are currently watching and new content from apps in featured cards, live wallpapers with multiple options including built-in gradients, custom images, and video wallpapers, a customizable fluid apps grid with 5-7 apps per row, folder support for organizing apps by type, and custom app icons with support for icon packs like Arcticons and Lawnnicons. The launcher also includes smooth focus animations, light and dark themes, and works offline for daily use.
AT4K Launcher is ideal for users who want a minimalist Android TV launcher, anyone frustrated with slow, ad-infested default TV launchers, owners of older TV hardware who need faster performance, users who value privacy and want no tracking or analytics, and Apple TV enthusiasts who miss the clean home screen design but need Android app compatibility. It works on Android TV, Google TV, smart TVs, and TV boxes with remote and D-pad navigation.
AT4K Launcher pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
AT4K Launcher is free to download with a free tier that includes curated gradients, 5 apps per row, basic functionality, and all core features. Premium is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks custom image wallpapers, custom image URLs, video wallpapers, additional gradients beyond the free curated options, 6 apps per row, custom app icons with icon pack support, and helps support ongoing development. The app is available on Google Play Store with in-app purchases for Premium.
AT4K Launcher pros
- Completely ad-free with no tracking or analytics
- Extremely fast and lightweight performance
- Smooth animations and instant focus navigation
- Smart Watch Next row with content previews
- Clean minimal interface inspired by Apple TV
- Custom image and video wallpaper support
- Supports icon packs like Arcticons and Lawnnicons
- Customizable apps grid with 5-7 apps per row
- Folder support for organizing apps by type
- Works offline for daily use
- Light and dark theme options
- Easy app reordering with long press
- Hide or show featured cards option
- Privacy friendly with no data shared with third parties
- Reliable performance on older TV hardware
- One-time Premium purchase (no subscription)
- White Border option for better focus clarity
- Screensaver activates after 2 minutes inactivity
AT4K Launcher cons
- Some features like 6 apps per row require Premium
- Custom app icons require Premium version
- Video wallpapers require Premium version
- Additional gradients beyond curated free ones need Premium
- Custom image wallpapers require Premium
- Watch Next features depend on device support
- Watch Next may slow down low-RAM TVs
- Data cannot be deleted once collected
- TV Inputs (HDMI/AV) cannot be reordered or uninstalled
- Requires launcher manager apps on some devices to set as default
Frequently asked questions about AT4K Launcher
What is AT4K Launcher?
AT4K Launcher is a fast, minimal, TV-first launcher designed for Android TV and Google TV. It focuses on smooth remote navigation, zero clutter, and deep customization without ads or tracking. It was developed by Avadhesh as an independent project to bring simplicity back to Android TV.
How do I navigate the home screen?
Use LEFT and RIGHT to move between top icons. Press DOWN to jump into Watch Next or apps. Press OK / ENTER to select the focused item. Everything is optimized for remote control navigation.
What is the Watch Next / Featured section?
Watch Next shows Continue Watching items and app-specific preview content. It automatically changes based on the currently focused app. When you focus a favorite app, Watch Next shows programs related to that app if available.
Can I hide Watch Next cards?
Yes. Go to Preferences → Appearance → Hide Featured Cards. You can also hide cards for individual apps using the App Manager. On low-RAM TVs, disabling Watch Next improves smoothness by reducing background data loading.
How do I reorder apps?
Focus an app, hold OK / ENTER for about 2 seconds until it starts moving, then move it to a new position and press OK again to place it. Press the BACK button while an app is in move mode to cancel repositioning.
What does Premium unlock?
Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks custom image wallpapers, image URLs, video wallpapers, more gradients, 6 apps per row (default is 5), custom app icons, and helps support ongoing development. Some curated gradients are free without Premium.
How do I set a custom wallpaper?
Go to Preferences → Theme Mode and select Custom Image, Custom Image from URL, or Custom Video (Premium). You can also use any file manager and press Share → Set wallpaper under AT4K Launcher. After setting a wallpaper, choose Light text or Dark text overlay style for readability.
Is AT4K Launcher ad-free?
Yes. AT4K Launcher has no ads and no tracking, not even analytics. This helps keep the launcher smooth and swift while making it the privacy-friendly alternative to default Android TV launchers. No data is shared with third parties.
What is the App Manager?
App Manager lets you control each app individually: hide apps, hide Watch Next cards, set custom icons (Premium), or open system app settings. Changes are applied only after pressing Save in the App Manager.
How can I support development?
You can support development by purchasing Premium, which helps keep the launcher fast, clean, and actively maintained. You can also visit github.com/avadhesh18/at4k and file any issues you have. The developer is Avadhesh working on this as an independent project.