When comparing FLauncher (Android TV) vs SmartTube, the Slant community recommends SmartTube for most people. In the question“What are the best Android TV/Google TV/Fire TV enhancements?” SmartTube is ranked 2nd while FLauncher (Android TV) is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose SmartTube is:
Enjoy YouTube without ads.
Specs
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Pros
Pro You can change the background
You can use gradients, own picture or a picture from unsplash.
Pro No ads
It has no ads, shop or a discover tab.
Pro Non-TV apps
You can add non-TV apps.
Pro Adblocker
Enjoy YouTube without ads.
Pro Many settings
It has many settings and features the original YouTube version lacks.
Pro Multiple accounts
You can easily use multiple Youtube accounts.
Cons
Con Only available in English
Sadly, only available in English.
Con A bit complicated to replace
You have to disable the Leanback/AndoidTV Launcher over ADB to replace it or remap the home key.
Con No shortcuts for input source
No shortcuts to change input source (HDMI 1/2/3, AV etc) which makes it hard to use for SmartTVs.
Con No channels support
You can not use app channels.
Con Feels too simple
Apart from backgrounds and small modifications you can't much do.
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