Better YouTube streaming on your smart TV
Smart YouTube TV
is a free and
open-source
application that was created by an independent developer named
Yuriy Lyskov
. This
multimedia
app lets users install and use a
customized YouTube client
on their smart TVs that run on the
Android TV
operating system and those that support side-loading an
APK file
onto them.
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Smart YouTube TV functions similarly to the standard
YouTube
application that runs on various mobile devices. The main difference is that the former has been
optimized
to
provide a
better experience
for
streaming videos
on larger-screened smart TVs that operate on Android TV or various set-top boxes.
Smart YouTube TV
will help you follow your favorite topics online.
How do I use Smart YouTube TV?
Before installing Smart YouTube TV, go to your
system settings
, look for
security settings
, then enable the
"Install apps from unknown sources"
option to allow you to install an app from external sources. Then, transfer your downloaded APK file to any external
USB flash drive
, plug it on to your smart TV, and install it like you would any mobile app on your smartphone.
When you first open the app, you can choose from
four devices/resolutions options
: 1080 Main, 1080 Alt, 4K Main, and 4K Alt. Choose the one that works for you, and you can tick the
"remember"
checkbox
to apply it the next time you open the app. It also allows you to log in to your
YouTube account
without the need for Google Services.
Additionally, Smart YouTube TV supports
remote controllers
, is
fully localized
, and doesn't need
root permission
to work. Just some things to take note of, though. For one, it's
not officially supported
by YouTube or Google. Another is that it's
not actively maintained
anymore. You can still try it out with your specific TV model and still use all of its features, though.
A good YouTube client for smart TVs
Overall, Smart YouTube TV is a
good YouTube client
that was made to work better with larger screens and smart TVs. It supports up to
4K resolution
, does not rely on Google Services, and works with your remote control. While it's no longer being actively developed, if your TV is still compatible, it works quite well and is worth checking out.