> ## 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.

# Introduction

> Welcome to SmartTube - a free and open-source advanced media player for Android TVs

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# Welcome to SmartTube

SmartTube is a free and open-source advanced media player for Android TVs and TV boxes. It allows you to play content from various public sources with a superior viewing experience, completely ad-free.

## Why SmartTube?

SmartTube gives you complete control over your viewing experience on Android TV devices. Unlike official apps, SmartTube prioritizes your preferences and puts you in control.

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  <Card title="Ad-Free Experience" icon="ban">
    No ads, no interruptions - just pure content
  </Card>

  <Card title="8K & HDR Support" icon="display">
    Support for 8K resolution, 60fps, and HDR content
  </Card>

  <Card title="SponsorBlock Integration" icon="forward">
    Automatically skip sponsored segments in videos
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Google Services Required" icon="shield">
    Works independently without Google Services
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

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  <Accordion title="Advanced Playback">
    * 8K resolution support
    * 60fps playback
    * HDR compatibility
    * Adjustable playback speed
    * Picture-in-Picture mode
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Ad-Free Experience">
    * No video ads or banners
    * SponsorBlock integration
    * Completely ad-free by design
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Customization">
    * Customizable buttons and UI
    * Multiple video codec support (AV1, VP9, AVC)
    * Configurable video quality presets
    * Theme options
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Compatibility">
    * Android 4.3 (KitKat) and above
    * Works on Android TVs, Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield
    * No Google Services required
    * Casting support from mobile devices
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Supported Devices

SmartTube works on all Android TV devices and TV boxes, including:

* **Android TVs & Google TVs** (Sony, Philips, etc.)
* **Chromecast with Google TV**
* **Amazon Fire TV** (all generations)
* **NVIDIA Shield**
* **Xiaomi Mi Box**
* **Generic Android TV boxes**

<Warning>
  SmartTube does **not** work on:

  * Samsung Tizen TVs
  * LG webOS TVs
  * Roku devices
  * iOS devices
  * Smartphones and tablets (not optimized for touch input)
</Warning>

## Get Started

Ready to experience ad-free viewing on your Android TV?

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  <Card title="Installation Guide" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Learn how to install SmartTube on your device
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quick-start">
    Get up and running in minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Device Compatibility" icon="tv" href="/device-compatibility">
    Check if your device is supported
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features Overview" icon="star" href="/features/overview">
    Explore all the features SmartTube offers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Community & Support

SmartTube is developed single-handedly as an open-source hobby project with support from a helpful international community.

* **GitHub Repository**: [yuliskov/SmartTube](https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTube)
* **Telegram (International)**: [@SmartTubeEN](https://t.me/SmartTubeEN)
* **Discord**: [SmartTube Official](https://discord.gg/Wt8HDDej5z)
* **License**: MIT License

<Note>
  SmartTube is completely free and open-source. If you find it useful, consider [supporting the developer](/community/donation).
</Note>