APP DESCRIPTION
SmartTube, formerly known as SmartTubeNext, is a sophisticated, ad-free YouTube client designed for Android TV and media boxes running version 4.2 or higher. The application functions independently of Google Play Services and utilizes an architecture that inherently prevents the display of all advertisement formats. It integrates SponsorBlock to skip crowdsourced segments such as intros and promotional messages, while supporting high-performance playback including 4K resolution, 60fps, and HDR.
Key functional attributes include:
Persistent adjustable playback speed
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) multitasking mode
Manual device linking for casting via TV codes
Global voice search via a secondary bridge application
The package, org.smarttube.stable, includes full multi-language localization and supports screen densities ranging from 120dpi to 640dpi. While enabling system-wide voice search requires the removal of the stock YouTube app-and root access on non-Amazon devices-the client remains a premier choice for users seeking a streamlined, customizable television experience.
- Fixes:
- Audio track (DRC) selection fix
- The playback position is not remembered fix
- Playback error fixes More Info: Code: Select all
- Premium