is an open-source, third-party YouTube client designed specifically for Android TVs and TV boxes. It was created by a developer known as Firstrise . Unlike the official YouTube app, which grows heavier with every update and aggressively pushes ads and YouTube Premium subscriptions, Smart YouTube TV was built with a singular focus: performance and user control.
Version 6.14.18, however, is often cited in forums as a "sweet spot." It is stable, lightweight, and was released before some of the heavier code changes were implemented in later iterations. For a user with a TV that has 1GB of RAM or a slower processor, this version offers the perfect balance between modern features (like the newer UI layout) and raw speed.