The short version
An Android/TV YouTube client people use specifically to avoid Shorts.
From the HackerLinks archive
SmartTube
An Android/TV YouTube client people use specifically to avoid Shorts.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-16
Last seen:2026-04-16
Times seen:1
Website:Not found
Why it caught our attention
A commenter said it was the reason they switched away from YouTube on Chromecast.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-04-16
Editorial paraphrase
“#1 reason I switched to the SmartTube app on my Chromecast. No more Shorts.”
Original threadYouTube now lets you turn off Shorts
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