The new, stupidly named Chromecast with GoogleTV is a fantastic alternative: allows you to install almost any Android app from the Play Store, works brilliantly for YouTubeTV, has a remote, can get around captive portals or use VPN, and it just... works. For $50. Honestly, I love love love mine. Plus, 4k/Atmos/HDR 10+ support. It's a killer device and you can still uninstall stuff you don't want or switch to "apps only" mode if you don't want to see whatever content Google wants to show you.