Whether you choose the legacy Smart YouTube TV or the modern SmartTube, these apps share a core set of features that make them a compelling alternative to the official YouTube app.
Automatically skips sponsored segments, intros, outros, and subscription reminders inside videos.
Before reinstalling anything, clear out the temporary files causing the communication bottleneck. Open your Android TV or Firestick . Navigate to Apps > See all apps . Scroll down and select Smart YouTube TV (or SmartTube ). Click Clear Cache , then click Clear Data . Restart your TV and launch the app again. 2. Upgrade to SmartTube (The Modern Solution)
Select (or Apps > Special App Access depending on your Android version).