However, users should be aware of the following:
Not all versions of Smart YouTube TV work on KitKat. You need the :
An option to turn off the display of the video entirely while keeping the audio running. This saves immense battery (if on a tablet) or prevents screen burn-in (on old OLED TVs). Auto-Update Fixes:
As with any third-party APK, there are concerns about safety and security. Smart YouTube TV APK is a modified version of the official YouTube app, and while it is not officially supported by Google, it is generally considered safe to use.
Because Google dropped support for this Android version, this feature includes a self-updating mechanism to keep the app working despite API changes. Why this is interesting for Android 4.4.2
Smart YouTube TV (legacy branch).
YouTube changes its API every few months. The developer of Smart YouTube TV is active, but . Eventually, Google may deprecate the older API endpoints that the legacy app relies on.
(use “Browser sign-in” option – the in-app login often fails on old WebView).
