Smart YouTube TV is an open-source wrapper application designed to provide a native TV interface for YouTube videos. Unlike the official app, which often forces updates and drops support for older Android TV boxes, version 6.17.740 provides a standalone, lightweight alternative. The 6.17.740 build specifically targets stability improvements and interface synchronization with the then-current YouTube web standards.
You can modify the layout to your liking: force dark mode, change the number of grid columns, hide "Shorts" from your feed, and remove clickbait thumbnails.
Warning: This APK is not available on the Google Play Store. You must sideload it. Follow these steps carefully.
As a third-party application, Smart YouTube TV does not use official Google APIs for authentication. smart youtube tv apk 6.17.740
Cause: Official YouTube uses OPUS audio; some TV soundbars misinterpret it.
Fix: In Settings > Player > Audio track, set to Stereo (forced) instead of Auto.
Even a stable version has hiccups. Here are fixes for common problems:
Step 1: Download the APK
Open your browser or Downloader app on your TV device. Navigate to a trusted mirror repository (such as GitHub or APKMirror). Search for SmartYouTubeTV_6.17.740.apk. Smart YouTube TV is an open-source wrapper application
Note: The official developer’s GitHub is the safest source. Ensure the file name exactly matches the version number.
Step 2: Transfer (Optional) If you downloaded on a PC, transfer the APK to a USB drive and plug it into your TV box, or use a network transfer app like Send Files to TV.
Step 3: Install the APK
Open your file manager, locate the downloaded .apk file, and click it. Select "Install." The process takes less than 30 seconds. Step 5: Configure Settings
Navigate to the app settings:
Step 4: Log In (Important) Open the newly installed app. To log into your YouTube account:
Step 5: Configure Settings Navigate to the app settings: