You probably know YouTube, and free viewing comes with ads. Watching without ads, plus other benefits, is what SmartTube offers — an app from third-party developers designed for smart TVs, Android TV box devices, and TV Stick devices.
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First of all, it should be noted that this is not an app primarily intended for mobile devices such as smartphones. It is an app written in the .apk format, but primarily intended for smart TV devices with the Android TV operating system, as well as other devices. The controls and their layout are adapted to that as well. However, you can also install it on a tablet.
But let’s move on to the app’s features themselves. The broadest range of users will probably be attracted by watching YouTube content without ads and without any additional fees. Android TV does not support any add-ons for blocking ads in apps, and the only solution for users on a smart TV or TV box was the premium YouTube Premium service for about €10 / month.
Don’t have a smart TV at home, but would you like to use features like YouTube and similar ones? You can buy a device called a TV box, which will bring these features to any TV – all you need is a screen.
It doesn’t stop at removing ads from videos or audio tracks. Since the app is built for larger screen formats, it also supports high resolution, up to 8K.
You can also sign in with your Google account and enjoy your playlists or your watch history.
A big plus is the ability to cast from your smartphone or tablet (Screen Cast) and support for remote control operation from a TV box or your smart TV (editor’s note: some smartphones also include remote-control apps, such as Xiaomi devices, which are also equipped with an infrared sensor).
This is an “open source” project. That means other ways of using it or new features to expand its use are not off the table in the future. Thanks to this, the app can also work on devices without Google services. And it also includes support for third-party software keyboards.
Do you have a smart TV at home?
These are the individual versions available for *download:
*Download links come from the official source on github.com
The usage guide for the app is available at the following link. The app’s source code is also available for you to view. You can support the developers via PayPal or by using cryptocurrencies.
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