Complete Guide: How to Install Smart YouTube TV (Version 617.740) Last Updated: October 2025 App Version: 617.740+ (No Ads, Background Play) If you are tired of ads interrupting your videos or want background play on your smart TV, Smart YouTube TV is the best alternative to the official app. This guide will walk you through installing version 617.740 (or the latest stable build) on any Android TV, Google TV, Firestick, or generic Android box. What is Smart YouTube TV? Smart YouTube TV is a third-party, open-source client for YouTube. It removes all video ads, allows background playback, and works perfectly with your TV remote. Prerequisites
An Android TV , Fire TV Stick , Nvidia Shield , Xiaomi Mi Box , or any device running Android 5.0+ A computer or phone to download the file (or the Downloader app installed on your TV) Enable installation from "Unknown Sources"
Step-by-Step Installation (Version 617.740) Step 1: Enable Unknown Sources
Go to your TV’s Settings → Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions (or Privacy). Find Unknown Sources or Install from unknown apps . Enable it for your browser or Downloader app. smart youtube tv 617 740 install
Step 2: Install a File Downloader On your TV’s app store (Google Play or Amazon Appstore), install:
Downloader by AFTVnews (Recommended) OR X-plore File Manager
Step 3: Download Smart YouTube TV (617.740) Open Downloader and enter the following URL exactly: https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTubeNext/releases/download/stable/smartytv-stable_617740.apk Complete Guide: How to Install Smart YouTube TV (Version 617
Note: If version 617.740 is no longer available, the link will auto-redirect to the latest stable build (e.g., 618.xxx). The steps remain the same.
Alternatively, use the official GitHub mirror:
Go to https://smarttube-next.github.io/ on your computer, download the .apk to a USB drive, then plug it into your TV. Smart YouTube TV is a third-party, open-source client
Step 4: Install the APK
Once the download finishes in Downloader , click Install . If a warning appears, click Settings → allow the install, then go back and click Install again. After installation, choose Open or Done .