Bruuxer

The Browser & Game Hub for your Smart TV
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Tip for Gamers: Bruuxer is optimized for TV remotes including media keys. For fast-paced action games like Bruuxee, we strongly recommend a Bluetooth remote or a Gamepad to avoid input lag common with Infrared (IR) remotes.

đŸ“ē The Remote Control

Bruuxer uses color buttons and media keys for quick navigation.

Basic Controls

  • ✚ D-Pad / Arrows: Navigate websites and menus.
  • OK OK / Enter: Open link / Confirm.
  • ↩ Back: Page back or exit app.
  • MENU Menu: Open Settings / Options.
  • ⏯ Play/Pause: Pause or resume active game.

Shortcuts

  • ● Red: Toggle Mouse Cursor ON/OFF.
  • ● Green: Toggle Fullscreen.
  • âĒ Rewind: Alternative button for Fullscreen.
  • ● Yellow: Back to Start Screen.
  • ● Blue: Open Game Menu.

đŸ•šī¸ The Games

🧚 Bruuxee (Jump 'n' Run)

Guide the fairy through magical worlds, collect gems, and defeat enemies.

  • ◄â–ē Walk
  • ▲ Big Jump
  • OK Small Hop
  • 1 OR ⏊ Shoot (Requires Power-Up)
Big Destroy Shoot Fly Invincible

🧱 Bruuxout (Breakout)

The classic. Destroy all bricks with the ball and catch power-ups.

  • ◄â–ē Move Paddle
  • OK Launch / Release Ball
  • 1 OR ⏊ Fire Laser (Requires Power-Up "L")
L (Laser) E (Expand) M (Multiball) C (Catch)

🧩 Bluukee

Form horizontal lines to score points and increase the level.

  • ◄â–ē Move Piece
  • â–ŧ Soft Drop (Fast)
  • OK Rotate Piece
  • ▲ Destroy Charge: Removes current block (Costs 1 Charge).
  • 1 OR ⏊ Hard Drop: Instantly drop piece.
  • ⏯ Pause / Resume

🐍 Snake

Collect apples and grow longer without biting yourself or hitting the wall.

  • ✚ Change Direction
  • OK OR ⏯ Pause / Resume

🔴 Four Wins

Strategy against the computer. Connect 4 chips in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal).

  • ◄â–ē Select Column
  • OK Drop Chip

âš™ī¸ Settings & Customization

Press the Settings Button (or Blue Button in some contexts) to access the main menu.

General Options

  • Adblocker: Block intrusive ads on websites.
  • Incognito: Browse privately without saving history or cookies.
  • Appearance: Change the color theme of the app interface.
  • Cursor Speed: Adjust how fast the mouse cursor moves.
  • Clear Data: Manually clear cache, cookies, or history at any time.
  • Passwords: Manage or delete saved login credentials.

🌐 User Agent (Important!)

The User Agent tells websites what kind of device you are using. Changing this setting can completely alter how a website looks and behaves.

  • Mobile (Default): Websites load their mobile version. Faster, but sometimes limited.
  • Desktop: Forces the full PC version of websites. Great for features missing on mobile.
  • Smart TV / Console: Some sites (like video platforms) have special "Leanback" interfaces for TVs.

💡 Example: If YouTube looks weird or hard to navigate, try switching the User Agent to Desktop or Smart TV to get a better interface!

đŸ› ī¸ Workarounds & Pro Tips

đŸĒ Page Stuck or Grey?

The Issue: The "Cookie Killer" feature automatically hides cookie consent banners. However, some websites refuse to load content or keep a grey overlay until you actually click "Accept".

The Fix:

  • MENU Open Settings.
  • Turn Cookie Killer OFF (Page reloads automatically).
  • Accept the cookie banner manually.

You can turn it back ON afterwards for other sites!

🔑 Login Windows Missing?

The Issue: Some websites (like Android-Hilfe) use popup windows for login forms. The Cookie Killer might mistake these for annoying banners and hide them.

The Solution:

  • MENU Go to Settings.
  • Turn Cookie Killer OFF (Page reloads automatically).
  • Log in, then turn it back ON.

✨ New: Drag Mode

Use Case: Scrolling maps or seeking/scrubbing in YouTube videos.

Some elements, like the YouTube progress bar (red dot), require "dragging" rather than just clicking. Here is how to do it:

  • OK (Hold) 1. Grab: Hover over the element (e.g., the red scrubber dot on YouTube) and hold OK for approx. 0.5 seconds until "Drag Mode ON" appears.
  • ◄â–ē 2. Drag: Move the cursor (and the grabbed element) to the desired position.
  • OK 3. Drop: Press OK once to release the element (e.g., jump to that time in the video).

Available in version 1.3.1 (v31) and higher.

YouTube Mobile: Fix Empty Comments

The Problem: When clicking on the comment section on YouTube, the video stays at the top, and a black box with an 'X' appears at the bottom. However, this box often remains empty (no text loaded).

The Solution:

  • OKOK Double-Click OK: Perform this while the empty black box is visible.
  • ● OR âĒ Double-Click Green / Rewind: Alternative method to force layout fix.

This triggers a forced layout refresh (re-scaling the page), causing the comments to finally appear and become scrollable.

Note: This is a limitation of the YouTube mobile website on TV interfaces.

🔒 Security & Privacy

Bruuxer was developed as a private hobby project. Your privacy is our priority.

  • 100% Local: Your browsing history, favorites, passwords, and cookies are stored exclusively on your TV.
  • No Cloud: No data is sent to external developer servers.
  • Clean: You can completely clear all data at any time via the "Settings" menu.

Note: Bruuxer uses standard Android components to display websites. Please be cautious when visiting unknown sites and do not enter sensitive data on insecure connections.

đŸ’Ŧ Community & Support

Feedback & Suggestions

If you have any questions, encounter bugs, or have suggestions for improvement, you can reach out in the following forums:

🇩đŸ‡Ē German

đŸ‡ē🇸 English

Get the Apps

Download the latest version of Bruuxer directly from the Google Play Store.

Download Bruuxer

Also check out my first app: KloqTV - The clock that stays.

Download KloqTV

Video Tutorial

Watch a quick guide on how to use Bruuxer.

âš ī¸ Known Issues

General Known Issues

Google & YouTube Login: Click once next to the password field, then click back into the password field to enable keyboard input.

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