PHSmartTube (Stable) - Advanced YouTube Client for Android TV
SmartTube (formerly SmartTubeNext) is an optimized, ad-free YouTube client designed specifically for Android TV and media boxes. It operates independently of Google Play Services and supports high-resolution playback with integrated community-driven features.Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Package Name | org.smarttube.stable |
| Minimum OS | Android 4.2+ |
| Version Info | Stable Build |
| Languages | Full Multi-Language Support |
| Screen DPIs | 120dpi, 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Certificate MD5 | cd329b843a16b7d7ae4bea040219bbeb |
| Modification | Premium Features Enabled; Original Hash Signature |
Core Features
- Adblocking: Hard-coded prevention of ad banners, prerolls, and intermissions. Whitelisting is not supported.
- SponsorBlock: Integration of the open-source API to automatically skip sponsored segments, intros, outros, and non-music sections. Note: Segment submission is not supported on TV interfaces.
- Playback Performance: Supports 4K resolution, 60fps, and HDR.
- Adjustable Speed: Persistent playback speed control via the gauge icon (Note: certain speeds may cause frame drops).
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Enabled via
Settings > General > Background playback. Supports activation via Home or Back buttons.
Connectivity & Voice Search
Device Casting
Manual linking is required as the app does not auto-detect via Wi-Fi:- Navigate to Settings > Link devices in SmartTube.
- Open YouTube on the mobile device.
- Navigate to Settings > Watch on TV > Connect using TV-code.
Voice Search Integration
Requires the installation of a bridge app and the removal of the official YouTube application.| Platform | Requirements | Installation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fire TV | Uninstall official app | Install Amazon Bridge SmartTube app |
| Other Android TV | Root Access + Uninstall official app | Install ATV Bridge SmartTube app |
Change Log (Latest Version)
- Memory Optimization: Significant reduction in memory usage to prevent application crashes.
- Player Fixes: Resolved issues with auto-generated subtitles.
- UI Updates: Added "Dark Blue (OLED)" color scheme under
Settings > UI > Color schemes. - Maintenance: Includes various bug fixes from previous releases.