Seriously this is why we are having such a bad experience on Android TV. Clumsy mobile apps that are not even optimised for big screens and tv remote input.
In this case thank god, Apple has strict rules for its tvOS platform (no ads at all!, at least a sense of aesthetics or optimisation for big screens). Google has to learn a lot…
Wow, a sideways shitty mobile ad. This is the worst thing I’ve seen today. How is that even a thing
Use Zank Remote in playstore
I would add an adblocker.
use this app on a computer to remotely control your Android tv using wireless debugging. then you can close the ad from your computer.
Have you tried connecting a controller (ie. Xbox controller)
That's the download button not a cross