On your smartphone or computer, open a web browser and go to ://google.com .

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Since SmartTube is not in the Google Play Store, you must manually install its APK file. To do that, you need to for the app you’ll use to install it (e.g., Downloader, a file manager, or a browser). The exact steps vary by device, but here’s the general process:

A backup version of the PRO launcher. Use this if the main launcher experiences frame drops.

However, the "Smart YouTube TV" project is now considered a legacy application. The developer, yuliskov, has since moved on to a more advanced and actively maintained app called , which is the modern iteration. For the best and safest experience, this guide will focus on installing the current version of SmartTube , which continues the mission of its predecessor with more features and better performance.

You can install SmartTube using any of the following methods. If you’re after a specific version like , you’ll need to download that exact APK from a trusted source (discussed below) and then use one of these installation techniques.

Version numbers are typically formatted as (e.g., 30.98, 31.16, 31.63). The number you’re interested in – 617 740 – may represent a custom or legacy build from a particular source, or simply a mis‑typed version number. To get to a build near that range, you should:

The app (by AFTVnews) is widely considered the easiest method for sideloading on Android TV.

Supports high-resolution streaming, HDR, and 60fps playbacks on compatible chipsets.