SmartTube
yuliskov/SmartTube
A YouTube client for Android TV supporting ad skipping, 8K quality, and no Google Services. Ideal for TV users avoiding Premium subscriptions.
Browse media content with your own rules on Android TV
AI Summary
What This Project Does
This is a YouTube player designed specifically for TVs, giving you more freedom to watch videos on the big screen in your living room.
What Problems It Solves
The official TV version has many ads and limited features; this helps you skip sponsor segments, view live chats, and adjust playback speed without paying for Premium.
Who It's For
Users with Android TVs or boxes who don't want ad interruptions or want to experience 8K high-definition quality.
Typical Use Cases
1. Automatically skipping intro ads and sponsor content when watching videos at home on weekends.
2. Playing high-bitrate 8K videos or enabling HDR mode on older TV boxes.
3. Viewing real-time bullet comments and chat directly on the screen while watching streams.
Key Strengths & Highlights
Completely free and open-source, works without Google Services, clean interface, active community, and fast updates.
Getting Started Requirements
No coding needed, but cannot be downloaded directly from app stores; requires sideloading via tools. Note recent security announcement suggesting official sources and permission checks.
Purpose
Suitable for TV users who want to watch ad-free YouTube for free, especially those with older boxes wanting better quality. Not for phone/tablet users, or those uncomfortable with sideloading and permission management.
Category
Tech Stack
Project Info
- Primary Language
- Java
- Default Branch
- master
- License
- MIT
- Created
- Jul 28, 2020
- Last Commit
- today
- Last Push
- today
- Indexed
- Apr 18, 2026