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An Android/TV YouTube client people use specifically to avoid Shorts.

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First seen:2026-04-16

Last seen:2026-04-16

Sightings:1

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What it is

An Android/TV YouTube client people use specifically to avoid Shorts.

Why developers recommend it

A commenter said it was the reason they switched away from YouTube on Chromecast.

Hacker News evidence

2026-04-16

“#1 reason I switched to the SmartTube app on my Chromecast. No more Shorts.”

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts