If you are looking for the most stable and up-to-date YouTube experience on your Smart TV, you should use the following versions based on your app type:

Many users find they must also install the Crosswalk Project library for the app to launch correctly .

If the app installs but will not connect to your Google account, clear the app data entirely via your TV's application settings menu, then try the "Sign in via web browser" option using a smartphone code.

This occurs if you accidentally downloaded the mobile version of the YouTube APK instead of the Android TV/Leanback version. Delete the file and ensure the download description specifies "Android TV."

The app (which is constantly updated with versions like 7.05.301 released in May 2026) is the standard, reliable option for most users. It offers:

While not every TV has hardware AV1 decoding, version 6.17.391 includes robust software fallback for AV1. This means you can watch the latest YouTube videos in higher compression efficiency, saving your bandwidth without sacrificing quality.

Versions like 6.17.739 (released May 2021) offer additional bug fixes for older Android boxes and are available on Aptoide .

: Supports up to 4K resolution on supported hardware without lagging.