I realize its more than its worth to me to go all out with network blocking of ads, esp youtube ads for my Roku tvs so i found a simple solution that keeps me from having to listen or see the ads.
It doesnt block the ad, as you still have to wait for it to finish but I dont have to hear nor see anything but a few seconds, all I do is once an ad starts, i mute the tv then hit the option button and push the *up* arrow (EDIT srry i said down by mistake) once to select the "Picture off" selection and then i wait a minute or so and then push the ok button and either hit skip or the ad will already have played through.
Sure its not skipping the ad, i cannot stand ads but i know how ad revenue works so I figure since the ad plays through, youtube still gets paid and I dont have to sit through any of the bs.
Not sure how ACR works but i figure the picture off setting doesnt block what it recognizes since its on the hardware end so youtube thinks the ad was served.
I use this on other apps sometimes but not nearly as much as i do with youtube, their ads are the worst.
*This obviously struck a nerve, i originally posted this to the Roku forum and it got removed within hours. If this is helpful to you pls repost this everywhere its relevant rofl.
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