Smart YouTube TV is an unofficial, open-source client for YouTube. Unlike the official app, it blocks video ads, allows background playback, and offers enhanced codec support (e.g., VP9 for 4K video). It is (Samsung Smart Hub or LG Content Store) and must be sideloaded.
Toggle on to allow the installation of apps from outside the official store. Install the Downloader App : smart youtube tv 617 740 install
Because this is not an official Google product, you cannot find it on the standard Google Play Store. Follow these steps to install: Smart YouTube TV is an unofficial, open-source client
If the installation hits a snag—often manifested as playback errors or "not supported" messages—the community typically turns to these legendary fixes: Smart YouTube TV is an unofficial
On Samsung TV:
https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTubeNext/releases/download/stable/smartytv-stable_617740.apk