YouTube Smart TV

Name: YouTube Smart TV
Rating: 4.377 (61 reviews)
Author: RedByte

Allows youtube.com/tv to load YouTube TV App from regular browser.

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The YouTube Smart TV Chrome extension enables users to access the YouTube TV App (also known as YouTube Leanback) through a regular desktop or Mac browser by loading youtube.com/tv. This extension circumvents restrictions implemented on non-whitelisted devices since October 2019, allowing seamless usage of the TV-optimized YouTube interface. It also supports remote control functionality via smartphones or tablets running the YouTube app, enhancing the user experience for TV viewing at home.

Installing this extension is simple, granting immediate access to YouTube TV's leanback interface through your browser. Users looking to support the developer can consider donating via PayPal. This tool is ideal for anyone who wants the convenience and functionality of YouTube TV App without requiring dedicated hardware.

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By:

RedByte

Daily users:

3,823

Rating:

4.38

(61)

Version:

0.0.3 Last updated: 2019-10-10

Version code:

4876393

Creation date:

2019-10-08

Risk:

Permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/tv*
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
tabs
contextMenus
storage
webNavigation

Size:

60.23K

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,351 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#97 in Games & Entertainment

#216 in Photos, Music & Videos

#1 in tv keyword 37

#3 in ai youtube summary keyword 47

#3 in youtube summary keyword 52

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User reviews

YouTube Smart TV is praised as a useful Firefox add-on that enables users to watch and control YouTube TV on various devices, providing a better experience than some native TV apps. It works well when the tab is active and supports remote controls and phone casting. However, multiple users reported issues including low video quality capped at 480p, on-screen keyboard quirks, fullscreen mode failures, playback stopping when the tab is inactive, and the absence of Google account sign-in and easy sharing functionalities.

Pros

Provides a good alternative way to watch YouTube on TV via Firefox, especially as a workaround for problematic built-in TV apps.
Allows control through various input devices like IR remote controls and phone casting.
Generally works well when the tab is active and provides a neat YouTube TV experience.
Has positive user feedback for its core functionality and ease of use.

Cons

Video quality is limited, with maximum resolution often capped at 480p.
On-screen keyboard issues where certain keys don't work with physical keyboards, requiring use of the on-screen keyboard.
Fullscreen mode has stopped working for some users.
Playback stops if the browser tab is not active or is hidden.
Lacks support for signing in with Google accounts and does not have visible sharing options.

Recent reviews

by Ag*****, 2025-04-06

by 敬念*****, 2025-04-02

by Fi*****, 2025-03-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Smart TV requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

YouTube Smart TV has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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