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Welcome to SmartTube

SmartTube is a free and open-source advanced media player for Android TVs and TV boxes. It allows you to play content from various public sources with a superior viewing experience, completely ad-free.

Why SmartTube?

SmartTube gives you complete control over your viewing experience on Android TV devices. Unlike official apps, SmartTube prioritizes your preferences and puts you in control.

Ad-Free Experience

No ads, no interruptions - just pure content

8K & HDR Support

Support for 8K resolution, 60fps, and HDR content

SponsorBlock Integration

Automatically skip sponsored segments in videos

No Google Services Required

Works independently without Google Services

Key Features

  • 8K resolution support
  • 60fps playback
  • HDR compatibility
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • No video ads or banners
  • SponsorBlock integration
  • Completely ad-free by design
  • Customizable buttons and UI
  • Multiple video codec support (AV1, VP9, AVC)
  • Configurable video quality presets
  • Theme options
  • Android 4.3 (KitKat) and above
  • Works on Android TVs, Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield
  • No Google Services required
  • Casting support from mobile devices

Supported Devices

SmartTube works on all Android TV devices and TV boxes, including:
  • Android TVs & Google TVs (Sony, Philips, etc.)
  • Chromecast with Google TV
  • Amazon Fire TV (all generations)
  • NVIDIA Shield
  • Xiaomi Mi Box
  • Generic Android TV boxes
SmartTube does not work on:
  • Samsung Tizen TVs
  • LG webOS TVs
  • Roku devices
  • iOS devices
  • Smartphones and tablets (not optimized for touch input)

Get Started

Ready to experience ad-free viewing on your Android TV?

Installation Guide

Learn how to install SmartTube on your device

Quick Start

Get up and running in minutes

Device Compatibility

Check if your device is supported

Features Overview

Explore all the features SmartTube offers

Community & Support

SmartTube is developed single-handedly as an open-source hobby project with support from a helpful international community.
SmartTube is completely free and open-source. If you find it useful, consider supporting the developer.

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