# SmartTube

> Open-source, ad-free YouTube media client designed specifically for Android TV.

SmartTube is an open-source media player for Android TV boxes, streaming sticks, and smart TVs. It provides ad-free video playback alongside integrated SponsorBlock to skip promotional segments, intros, and outros automatically. It operates independently of Google Play Services and supports high-resolution formats up to 8K, 60fps, and HDR.

Website: https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTube

## What it is for

- Watch YouTube videos on an Android TV without video ads or banner promotions
- Skip sponsored video segments, intros, and reminders automatically using SponsorBlock
- Play high-frame-rate content up to 8K and 60fps with custom video codec selection
- Cast videos from a mobile phone to an Android TV using TV pairing codes
- Run YouTube content on television hardware that lacks Google Play Services

## Features

- Native ad-free interface tailored for TV remotes
- Built-in SponsorBlock integration with customizable skip categories
- Playback speed adjustment preserved across videos
- Support for resolutions up to 8K, 60fps, and HDR
- Manual video codec configuration (AV1, VP9, AVC)
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback
- Live chat viewing on supported streams
- Built-in self-updater with release changelogs

## Pricing

Open source

## Details

- Type: GitHub repo
- Category: [Lifestyle](https://xiry.app/topics/lifestyle.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Android, other
- For: Android TV, Google TV, and Fire TV users who want an ad-free viewing experience.
- Alternative to: YouTube for Android TV, YouTube Premium
- Tags: android tv, youtube client, ad blocker, sponsorblock, streaming, video player

## Why it was saved

- [@remy.engineering, 10 September 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdHF6x-IpfH/): Bypasses ads and provides YouTube Premium-like playback features and SponsorBlock on Android TVs for free.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/smarttube

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