YouTube Smart TV

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

YouTube Smart TV: Access YouTube Leanback From Your Browser

'YouTube Smart TV' is a Firefox extension that allows users to load the YouTube TV App, also known as 'Youtube Leanback', from a regular browser. Ideal for remote control via other devices with the YouTube app, this version was developed when there were access restrictions on some devices. Install it and use with the provided URL.
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Add-on stats

By: RedByte
Users: 3,915
-46
Rating: 4.38
(58)
0.01
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2019-10-10)
Creation date: 2019-10-08
Weekly download count: 134
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/tv*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 60.23K

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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

This extension allows you to access Youtube for TV App, also known as Youtube Leanback.

This version of Youtube is very useful because it allows remote control via a tablet or smartphone running the YouTube app.

On OCT/02/2019, access began to be restricted on several non-whitelisted devices, including Desktops and Macs. Two days later I found the solution that resulted in this extension.

You just need to install it and access https://www.youtube.com/tv.

If it helps you, consider a donation. PAYPAL DONATIONS: [email protected] PAYPAL LINK: DONATE NOW.

YouTube™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great alternative for streaming YouTube on devices with poor native apps
  • Works perfectly for casting from phone to browser
  • Easy to use with a physical remote control or keyboard
Cons
  • Quality is capped at 480p on some devices
  • Issues with the on-screen keyboard, specifically with certain keys
  • Playback stops when the tab is inactive or hidden
  • Fullscreen mode not functioning anymore
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues with the on-screen keyboard
  • Playback issues when the tab is not active
  • Video quality limitations
User reviews
This is a great alternative Windows solution to the subpar Panasonic UB9004 built-in YouTube "TV" app (which suffers from random freezes, LibSync issues on 60 Hz videos, and now advertisements since 12/2024). I set up a small Win10 HTPC and control YouTube TV running in Firefox using my trusty old Microsoft eHome IR remote control - it works quite nicely
by Firefox user 17108846, 2024-12-14
by Pablo, 2024-09-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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