PHSmartTube (formerly SmartTubeNext)
SmartTube is an advanced, ad-free YouTube client designed specifically for Android TV and media boxes. It operates independently of Google Play Services.App Specifications
| Category | Details |
| Version Support | Android 4.2+ |
| Package Name | org.smarttube.beta |
| Languages | Full Multi-language support |
| Supported DPIs | 120dpi, 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Signature | Untouched APK (MD5: cd329b843a16b7d7ae4bea040219bbeb) |
Key Features
- Adblocking: Programmatically prevents ad banners, prerolls, and intermissions. Whitelisting is not supported.
- SponsorBlock Integration: Automatically skips crowdsourced segments including sponsors, intros, outros, and reminders. Note: Segment submission is not supported via the TV interface.
- Playback Performance: Supports 4K resolution, 60fps, and HDR.
- Adjustable Speed: User-defined playback speed (via the gauge icon) is persisted across sessions.
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Supports background playback and PiP mode via Home or Back button triggers (configurable in Settings).
Technical Functionality
Device Casting
Manual linking is required as the app does not auto-discover via Wi-Fi.- Navigate to Settings > Link Devices in SmartTube.
- Open the mobile YouTube app and go to Settings > Watch on TV.
- Select Connect using TV-code and enter the displayed code.
Voice Search Implementation
Requires a bridge app to intercept system intents. The official YouTube app must be uninstalled for this to function.- Amazon Fire TV: Install the Amazon Bridge SmartTube app.
- Standard Android TV: Requires root access to uninstall the stock YouTube package (
com.google.android.youtube.tv) before installing the ATV Bridge app.
Change Log (Latest Version)
- Scheduled Backup: Resolved intermittent pop-up dialog issues on Android 10+.
- Stability: Includes fixes from previous releases.