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SmartTube APK v32.56
SmartTube is a free YouTube app for Android TV and Fire TV. You install the APK yourself, skip most ads, and control quality with a TV remote.
Stable v32.56 is the build we recommend. Download it on an Android phone or on the TV, then install it on Nvidia Shield, Fire TV Stick, Sony Android TV, or Chromecast with Google TV.
- Stable v32.56
- Beta v32.68
- Size 33 MB
- Android 5.0 or later
Why people install SmartTube on Android TV
SmartTube is an open-source YouTube client for Android TV and Fire TV. The menus work with a remote. You can download the APK on a phone and copy it to the TV.
SponsorBlock in the TV player
Community skip segments cut sponsored intros and outros. The feature works inside the TV app, not in a browser.
Pick 1080p, 4K, or a lighter stream
Set resolution and codec to match your Wi-Fi. Nvidia Shield and Fire TV Stick 4K handle high bitrate 4K on a strong network.
Sign in with Google
Link your Google account in settings to bring subscriptions, playlists, and watch history onto the TV.
Menus that work with a remote
Search, subscriptions, and channel rows are built for the directional pad on Android TV and Fire TV remotes.
What is SmartTube?
SmartTube is an open-source YouTube client for Android TV, Google TV, and Fire OS. Yuriy Liskov maintains the project. Older names include SmartTubeNext, STN, Smart YouTube, and Smart YouTube TV. The installed package is com.liskovsoft.smartyoutubetv2.
Most people save the APK on an Android phone, then install it on a TV or Firestick.
The app is not on Google Play. You install the APK yourself. That takes a few minutes and gives you a TV player with its own settings.
Android TV, phones, and Firestick
Sony, TCL, and Hisense Android TVs run SmartTube after you allow unknown sources and open the APK in a file manager. Chromecast with Google TV uses the same steps.
On a phone, open the download page in Chrome, save the APK, and copy it with USB, cloud storage, or Send Files to TV. Fire TV Stick users install with Downloader.
Use the Android TV guide or the Firestick guide when you need the full sequence.
- Nvidia Shield: the ARM64 APK is smaller than universal.
- Chromecast with Google TV: install a file manager, then install the universal APK.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max: turn on unknown sources for Downloader before you fetch the file.
Latest SmartTube version
Stable 32.56 restores Not interested and Don't recommend channel in the context menu, fixes Hide shorts in News (turn the option off and on again), reduces rare stutters from background sync, and raises thumbnail resolution. Read the GitHub release notes for the full list.
Install the new APK over the old copy. Most settings stay. If a video fails after an update, clear the SmartTube cache once and try again on Wi-Fi.
Beta 32.68 is the test channel with playback error fixes. Daily viewing should use stable. Compare both on the beta vs stable page.
App previews
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How to install SmartTube APK
Download the stable APK, allow your installer app to install unknown apps, and open SmartTube from the app list.
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Download the APK
Open the download page and save the 32.56 universal build (about 33 MB).
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Allow unknown sources
On Android TV, allow installs for your file manager. On Firestick, use Developer options for Downloader.
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Run the installer
Open the APK from Downloads or USB. Confirm package com.liskovsoft.smartyoutubetv2 before you tap Install.
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Launch and sign in
Open SmartTube, connect to Wi-Fi, and sign in with Google if you want subscriptions on the TV.
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Pin to home
Add SmartTube to the Android TV or Fire TV home row so you can open it with one click.
Device compatibility
SmartTube runs on Android TV and Firestick. You can download the APK on a phone, then install it on the TV.
| Device / platform | SmartTube support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV / Google TV | Full support | Sony, TCL, Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Mi Box |
| Android phone / tablet | Download and install | Handy for fetching the APK. The UI is built for TV. |
| Fire TV Stick / Fire TV Cube | Install with Downloader | See the Firestick guide |
| Samsung Tizen TV | Not native | Use a Fire TV Stick or Android box on HDMI |
| LG webOS TV | Not native | Attach a Firestick or Chromecast with Google TV |
| iPhone / iPad | No APK | Use the official YouTube iOS app |
Common questions
Can I download SmartTube on my Android phone?
Yes. Open this site in Chrome on the phone and download the 32.56 APK. Install it on the phone only if you need to, or copy the file to the TV with USB, Drive, or Send Files to TV.
Where do I download SmartTube APK?
Use the download page for stable 32.56. Choose the universal, ARM64, ARM32, or x86 file.
Does SmartTube work on Firestick?
Yes. Install it with Downloader after you enable unknown sources. Steps are on the Firestick page.
What is the difference between SmartTube and Smart YouTube TV?
They name the same project. Current releases use SmartTube and SmartTubeNext. The naming page lists the older search names.
Which APK should I pick?
Use the universal APK if you are unsure. Use ARM64 on Nvidia Shield and most 2018 or newer Android TV devices for a smaller file.
Do I need YouTube Premium?
No. SmartTube is a free open-source client. YouTube Premium is a separate Google subscription.
How do I update SmartTube?
Download the newest stable APK and install it over the old version. Check Settings, then About, after launch.
What is the latest SmartTube version?
Stable 32.56 is the current release. Beta 32.68 is the test channel. Use stable for daily viewing.
Should I use SmartTube beta or stable?
Use stable 32.56 on the TV you watch every day. Read the beta vs stable comparison before you switch.
Get SmartTube v32.56
Download the latest stable APK and install it on Android TV or Firestick.
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