> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/yuliskov/SmartTube/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Core Features Overview

> Discover the powerful features that make SmartTube the best YouTube client for Android TV

SmartTube is packed with features that enhance your viewing experience on Android TV. From ad-free playback to advanced video controls, here's what makes SmartTube special.

## Key Features

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  <Card title="No Ads" icon="ban" href="/features/ad-blocking">
    Completely ad-free experience with no pre-roll, mid-roll, or banner ads
  </Card>

  <Card title="SponsorBlock" icon="forward" href="/features/sponsorblock">
    Automatically skip sponsored segments, intros, outros, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Playback" icon="play" href="/features/playback">
    Support for 8K resolution, 60fps, HDR, and adjustable playback speed
  </Card>

  <Card title="Casting" icon="tv" href="/features/casting">
    Cast videos from your phone to your TV using device linking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Picture-in-Picture" icon="window-restore" href="/features/picture-in-picture">
    Watch videos while using other apps on your TV
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customizable Interface" icon="sliders">
    Customize buttons and controls to match your preferences
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Additional Features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Live Chat Support">
    View live chat while watching streams and premieres, keeping you connected with the community.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="No Google Services Required">
    SmartTube works independently without requiring Google Play Services, giving you more control and privacy.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wide Device Compatibility">
    Works on all Android TVs and TV boxes running Android 4.3 (KitKat) or higher, including:

    * Fire TV devices
    * NVIDIA Shield
    * Chromecast with Google TV
    * Xiaomi Mi Box
    * Generic Android TV boxes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="International Community">
    Supported by a helpful international community with active Telegram and Discord groups.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What Makes SmartTube Different?

<Note>
  SmartTube isn't just another YouTube client - it's specifically designed and optimized for the TV viewing experience, with features that the official YouTube app doesn't offer.
</Note>

### Quality Without Compromise

* **True Ad-Free**: Not just ad-blocking, but literally unable to display ads
* **Community-Powered**: SponsorBlock integration backed by millions of user submissions
* **Maximum Quality**: Support for up to 8K resolution and 60fps playback
* **Modern Codecs**: AV1 and VP9 support for better compression and quality

### Privacy & Independence

* No Google Services dependency
* Works without tracking your every move
* Open source and transparent
* Community-driven development

## Known Limitations

<Warning>
  Before using SmartTube, be aware of these limitations:
</Warning>

* **Not supported on phones and tablets** - designed exclusively for TV interfaces
* **Comment functionality is unstable** - reading comments may not work reliably
* **Voice search and casting** - may have inferior performance compared to official apps, depending on your device
* **Cannot submit SponsorBlock segments** - you can only use existing community submissions

## Get Started

Ready to explore these features? Click on any feature card above to learn more about how to use and configure it.

<Tip>
  Most features work out of the box, but you can customize them extensively in Settings to match your preferences.
</Tip>