Prepare your Android TV
Connect the TV to Wi-Fi and free at least 100 MB of storage. Download the stable APK from the download page on the same network or copy it with a USB drive.
You must allow installs from unknown sources for the app that opens the file. On Google TV the path is usually Settings → Apps → Security & restrictions → Unknown apps.
Download the correct APK
Most users should grab the universal SmartTube_stable_31.94 package. Nvidia Shield owners can pick ARM64 for a smaller download. If you see a parse error, try the ARM32 build listed on the download page.
Install SmartTube step by step
- Fetch the APK Save the file from the download page to internal storage or USB.
- Open with a file manager Use Files by Google, X-plore, or Send Files to TV on your Android TV.
- Confirm the package Verify the installer shows com.liskovsoft.smartyoutubetv2 before you continue.
- Complete setup Launch SmartTube, sign in with Google, and pin the app to your home row.
Tips by device
Chromecast with Google TV
Install a file manager from Play Store, then sideload the universal APK.
Nvidia Shield
ARM64 stable build delivers fast 4K playback on Ethernet or strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Budget TV boxes
If playback stutters, lower resolution inside the SmartTube player settings.
Fix common Android TV issues
Parse error means the CPU architecture does not match. Install blocked means unknown sources is off for your file manager. Black screen after launch usually clears after you update to the latest stable tag and clear cache once.