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SmartTube is packed with features that enhance your viewing experience on Android TV. From ad-free playback to advanced video controls, here’s what makes SmartTube special.

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Key Features

No Ads

Completely ad-free experience with no pre-roll, mid-roll, or banner ads

SponsorBlock

Automatically skip sponsored segments, intros, outros, and more

Advanced Playback

Support for 8K resolution, 60fps, HDR, and adjustable playback speed

Casting

Cast videos from your phone to your TV using device linking

Picture-in-Picture

Watch videos while using other apps on your TV

Customizable Interface

Customize buttons and controls to match your preferences

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Additional Features

View live chat while watching streams and premieres, keeping you connected with the community.
SmartTube works independently without requiring Google Play Services, giving you more control and privacy.
Works on all Android TVs and TV boxes running Android 4.3 (KitKat) or higher, including:
  • Fire TV devices
  • NVIDIA Shield
  • Chromecast with Google TV
  • Xiaomi Mi Box
  • Generic Android TV boxes
Supported by a helpful international community with active Telegram and Discord groups.

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What Makes SmartTube Different?

SmartTube isn’t just another YouTube client - it’s specifically designed and optimized for the TV viewing experience, with features that the official YouTube app doesn’t offer.

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Quality Without Compromise

  • True Ad-Free: Not just ad-blocking, but literally unable to display ads
  • Community-Powered: SponsorBlock integration backed by millions of user submissions
  • Maximum Quality: Support for up to 8K resolution and 60fps playback
  • Modern Codecs: AV1 and VP9 support for better compression and quality

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Privacy & Independence

  • No Google Services dependency
  • Works without tracking your every move
  • Open source and transparent
  • Community-driven development

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Known Limitations

Before using SmartTube, be aware of these limitations:
  • Not supported on phones and tablets - designed exclusively for TV interfaces
  • Comment functionality is unstable - reading comments may not work reliably
  • Voice search and casting - may have inferior performance compared to official apps, depending on your device
  • Cannot submit SponsorBlock segments - you can only use existing community submissions

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Get Started

Ready to explore these features? Click on any feature card above to learn more about how to use and configure it.
Most features work out of the box, but you can customize them extensively in Settings to match your preferences.

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