• PhlubbaDubba
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    7 months ago

    Only reason I do it is because I use YouTube on platforms where I don’t know how to install adblocks like smart TVs and stuff

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          7 months ago

          Casting works on smart tube by pairing it with revanced or official YouTube app via the remote control settings. After pairing, the cast button will send video to your smart tube app on your tv. The caveat is smart tube must be running first, it won’t be automatically launched if it’s not running like the official YouTube app when you hit the cast button.

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            7 months ago

            Is this “set and forget” (I do it once and it stays connected for years), or do I have to re-connect after e.g. every TV restart? I assume it’s the earlier, which isn’t good enough for me.

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                7 months ago

                Oh, that’s much better than I expected! In the past I tried the YouTube-in-browser version of this, and it disconnected when closing the tab, so I assumed it would be similar. Thank you for the heads-up!

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      7 months ago

      I recommend using a laptop or small computer, a wireless keyboard mouse combo and your TV as monitor. I’m doing this for years now and it feels great using a fast device where you have freedom instead of those sluggish, restricting “smart” TV apps. You can even use FreeTube which is a lot faster than Youtubes overloaded website.