What is Team of Monkeys?
Team of Monkeys is a software company that builds high-quality apps optimized for big-screen TVs. We create experiences that are smooth, intuitive, and tailored for TV viewing, all without ads.
Do any of your apps show ads?
No. Our apps are completely ad-free. We believe in keeping the experience on your TV clean and distraction-free.
How do you monetise your apps if there are no ads?
Instead of ads, we partner with reputable web indexing services that use a very small fraction of your internet and bandwidth to contribute to research‑related indexing tasks. The bandwidth usage is often lower than what apps with video ads would typically consume. These partnerships help fund development while keeping the user experience clean and free of intrusive advertising.
Will the indexing service affect my TV performance or internet usage?
No. The indexing runs quietly in the background and is designed to use only minimal bandwidth. It does not interfere with your app’s responsiveness or streaming.
What do I get for agreeing to the web indexing?
Our apps are free to use without web indexing. When you enable web indexing, you unlock the full features of the app (such as the full line of candles and all features) in exchange for using a small amount of your device's resources. You stay in control: we put transparency and respect for your privacy first, and you can turn web indexing off at any time in Settings. The use of internet and bandwidth is minimal, will not affect the device's operation, and is typically less than most video ads.
Can I opt-out of the web indexing service?
Yes, opting out is simple. If you no longer want to participate, click the circular 'Select' button on your LG remote to view the main menu, and then click on 'Settings'. Once in Settings, toggle the web indexing switch to the left which disables web indexing. This action fully removes any connection to the web indexing service and stops any bandwidth usage associated with it. The app will then be restricted to a limited view until you re-enable web indexing to unlock full features again.
Is my data collected or shared?
Your personally identifiable data is not collected or shared. The indexing our partners perform does not access private personal information; it only supports technical indexing tasks needed by our research partners.
Which platforms do you support?
We support WebOS, Windows, Linux, and Android, with more platforms coming soon.