Alex Ruben
How To Add or Remove Amazon Prime Video Movies and Shows from Your Home Screen and Recommendations on Google TV
If you’ve been messing around with Google TV and trying to fine-tune what shows up on your main screen or recommendations, you’ve probably noticed it’s not always straightforward. Sometimes, Prime Video pops up in suggestions even if you don’t want it there—or maybe you want to pin certain movies while hiding others. This guide is about making those tweaks without pulling out your hair. Managing your content on Google TV isn’t super obvious, but it gets easier once you know where to look. By tweaking these settings, you can control your recommendations and home screen to suit your actual viewing habits, saving time scrolling through stuff you don’t care about.
How to Fix Amazon Prime Video Recommendations and Visibility on Google TV
Accessing and Customizing in the Home Screen
First off, start with your device turned on and on the Home Screen. From here, you’ll want to find the Manage Services area. Usually, you can get there by scrolling down, selecting the gear icon, or the three-dot menu (depends on your version). It’s kind of hidden sometimes, so don’t be surprised if it takes a few taps. This section is where Google TV lets you toggle which services show up—think of it like turning channels on or off, but for recommendations.
Enabling or Disabling Amazon Prime Video Recommendations
In Manage Services, you’ll see all the apps linked to your Google TV. Locate Amazon Prime Video. If it’s set to show up in your recommendations or on your home screen, you can toggle it on or off. Just disable the toggle if you want Prime Video to disappear from suggestions or the main page. Conversely, turn it back on if you want to quickly access Prime titles, but be warned—sometimes, toggling this doesn’t immediately refresh the home screen. Might need a quick refresh or restart.
One thing to note: This approach controls whether Prime Video appears as a recommended app or shortcut, not whether you can open it—you can still access the app from Apps or Search. It’s more about managing clutter and unwanted suggestions.
Using Account Settings for Deeper Control
If toggling in Manage Services feels limited, go back to Settings > Accounts & Profiles on your Google TV. Find your linked account—usually your Google account, or your linked Amazon account if that’s integrated—and dive into the options. Some devices let you hide specific app suggestions or even disable certain services from here. It’s kind of hit or miss, so if Prime Video still shows up, give it a quick restart or clear cache.
Pro tip: Sometimes these settings are scattered or buried, especially after updates, and not everything is immediately obvious. Be patient and explore around. I’ve had cases where toggling in one place and restarting the device did the trick.
Extra Tips & Common Troubleshooting
- Rearrange your app order on the home screen to prioritize your favorites — long press the app icon and move it.
- If Prime Video still shows in recommendations after changes, try rebooting the device (Power button > Restart). Sometimes, the system needs a nudge to refresh.
- Make sure your Google TV firmware and Prime Video app are both up to date. Both get tweaks that can mess with how settings are applied.
- On some setups, clearing the cache of the Prime Video app via Settings > Apps > Prime Video > Storage & Cache can also help if it stubbornly shows up.
Wrap-up
Getting a handle on what Prime Video shows up on Google TV isn’t rocket science, but it’s all about knowing which settings control recommendations versus app access. Sometimes, you have to mess with toggles, restart, or clear cache — because of course, Google TV has to make it harder than it needs to be. Once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty painless to tailor your viewing experience.
Summary
- Find Manage Services in the home menu to toggle Prime Video recommendations
- Use Settings > Accounts & Profiles for extra control
- Restart your device if changes don’t immediately take effect
- Update apps and system software regularly