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CTV, Video & Audio
Home Screen Ad
An ad placement on a smart TV or streaming device's home interface, sold by platforms such as Roku, Samsung, LG, and Amazon Fire TV.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
A home screen ad is an ad placement on a smart TV or streaming device's home interface, sold by platforms such as Roku, Samsung, LG, and Amazon Fire TV. These units appear when viewers turn on the device or browse for content, offering high visibility before viewers commit to a particular app or show.