If you are reading this blog, you are likely a power user who values your time and attention. You shouldn't have to watch 30 seconds of car insurance commercials before a 3-minute tutorial on fixing a leaky faucet.
You might be thinking, "The official app works fine. Why bother?"
Want to listen to a podcast or music video while browsing other apps? Smart YouTube TV supports true background playback. Just press the Home button, and the audio continues. The official app kills the stream immediately unless you pay for YouTube Premium.
Since the app is open-source and not supported by Google, users must be cautious. It is highly recommended to download the APK only from the developer's official GitHub page to avoid malware.
For those who don't know, SponsorBlock is a crowdsourced database that marks non-music segments in videos (intros, outros, paid promotions, reminders to like/subscribe). Version 6.17.391 tightens this integration.