: Offers more granular control over video quality and bitrates compared to the official app, supporting up to 8K resolution if the hardware allows.

Use an app like Downloader (common on Fire TV) to access the official SmartTube GitHub releases.

The app’s popularity stems from several power-user features that are not available in the official YouTube application:

The name "Beta" is somewhat misleading. The project maintains two branches:

For those who find the TikTok-style vertical videos distracting, SmartTube allows you to completely remove "Shorts" from your feed and search results.

Unlike many third-party apps, SmartTube fully integrates with the Google Assistant voice button on TV remotes and supports physical keyboards for power users.

: The app is built to be "incapable" of displaying ads, meaning no banners, pre-rolls, or mid-roll interruptions.

According to users on Hacker News , one of the most loved features is the built-in SponsorBlock. This community-driven tool automatically skips sponsored segments, intros, outros, and "subscribe" reminders within the video itself.