Smart YouTube TV (now largely succeeded by ) is an independent, open-source YouTube client designed specifically for Android-based TV boxes and smart TVs. It aims to provide a better experience than the official app by offering features like ad-blocking, SponsorBlock, and support for high-resolution video.
Performance on Older Hardware: SmartTube is noted for performing significantly better on older or low-end hardware compared to other alternatives like TizenTube. It starts faster and operates more smoothly on devices like Philips TVs and the Nvidia Shield. smart youtube tv 617 740 better
YouTube constantly A/B tests terrible UI changes (hiding the dislike count, moving the comments, giant shorts buttons). Versions 617 and 740 are "frozen in time" interfaces—functional, logical, and fast. Smart YouTube TV (now largely succeeded by )
If "better" refers to the YouTube TV streaming service itself, users often prefer it over traditional cable for several key reasons: Build date: Late 2024 / Early 2025