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How to Install STube on FireStick (A new YouTube)

Last updated January 1, 2023 By James

In this article, I’ll teach you how to install STube on FireStick. Also, I’ll cover what STube is, how to use it, whether it’s safe and legal, and similar topics. You can apply the instructions to any Fire OS device like FireStick 3rd Gen, FireStick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, FireStick 4K, FireStick Lite, etc.

install stube on firestickWhat Is SmartTube or STube App?

STube or SmartTube is a free premium YouTube clone for set-top boxes and Android-based TVs/devices. Available as an open-source project on GitHub, the app includes many features absent in the official YT app.

STube is famous for features like no ads, 8K streaming, easy casting, TV box remote & external keyboard support, and more. This app is like an unofficial premium version of YouTube.

With so many exciting features, STube/SmartTube stands out as one of the best YouTube streaming alternatives on FireStick.

Attention FireStick Users: Read before you continue

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Is STube Safe?

STube/SmartTube is an open-source project available on Github. This means any person can contribute and view the app’s project files. And mostly, such apps are harmless. But as STube isn’t an official app, we can’t fully trust it to be clean of viruses.

At FireStickHow.com, we can’t check the source code to see if it’s safe, as we aren’t programmers. However, out of curiosity, I tested STube APK on VirusTotal. Gladly, no fishy stuff was found. Here’s the proof:

Is STube Safe

Is STube Legal?

STube is an upgraded clone of the official YouTube app. Although the app doesn’t stream any illegal stuff, its absence from renowned App Stores can make users think twice about legality.

Being an open-source project, STube is still up and available on GitHub. And it’s not been hammered by Youtube yet. However, as we at FireStickHow.com aren’t professional app developers, we can’t pass judgment on the legality.

And that leaves us with one option, using ExpressVPN, a trusted VPN when streaming content via STube.

Features of STube App

Here are some features that set STube a class apart from the official YouTube app:

  • Super fast and crisp
  • Zero ads
  • Supports up to 8K resolution
  • Open-source
  • Easy casting
  • How to Install STube App on FireStick

As STube isn’t available on FireStick App Store, you’ll need to take a bit longer route to install the app. And here’s a detailed guide on how you can do it:

Set Up FireStick for Sideloading

To install STube, you need to load an additional app via Fire TV App Store known as Downloader. Then, you need to configure the app to sideload the app. You can follow our detailed guide on how to install and set up Downloader for sideloading.

Here are the quick steps:

1. Select Find, scroll down, and open the Search Input Box. After that, search and install Downloader.

How to Install Smart Tube App on FireStick

2. Explore FireStick Settings, choose My Fire TV, open Developer Options and select Install Unknown Apps to enable Downloader.

Note: If your device shows Apps from Unknown Sources, turn it ON instead.

Don’t see Developer Options? Follow our guide on how to restore or unhide Developer Options on FireStick.

stube on firestick

Installation Steps

Here’s the breakdown of how to install/sideload STube on your Fire TV:

1. On your FireStick remote, press & hold the Home button until the following menu appears. After that, explore the Apps tile.

firestick Apps

2. Locate the Downloader icon and launch it.

Note: Can’t locate Downloader? Don’t worry! Sometimes, newly installed apps don’t appear in the Your Apps & Channels section. To access them, you have to open the App Library folder.

select Downloader icon

3. Go to the Input Box under Enter a URL or Search Term on Downloader’s Home tab and press OK on the remote.

Note: Click Allow to let Downloader access your files and folders on the app’s first launch.

Search Term on Downloader’s Home tab

4. Type in firestickhow.com/st and click Go.

Note: I have turned the official download link of STube into a short link so you can enter it easily on your FireStick. However, at www.FireStickHow.com, we don’t host/own any APK files.

enter repo link

5. Wait for the download to get completed.

6. Click INSTALL on the installation screen of SmartTube.

Note: Downloader will automatically stage the APK file for installation after the download is finished.

how to INSTALL SmartTube app on firestick

7. STube will take some time to install on your Fire TV.

installing smart tube

8. Once the installation is complete, click DONE to close the screen.

click on done button

9. Click Delete to remove the STube APK file from your Fire TV, as it’s only taking up space.

delete smart tube apk files

10. Downloader will ask for your confirmation. Press Delete once again.

press Delete once again

Hurray! STube or SmartTube is now installed on your FireStick.

Wait! Before watching your favorite content on FireStick, ensure you have protected your online identity. Your streaming activities are likely being monitored and logged by your Government as well as your ISP. Free streaming of copyrighted videos may get you into legal trouble.

Thankfully, you can easily avoid the surveillance and monitoring of your online activities and completely maintain your privacy. All you need to do is connect to a trusted and reliable VPN on FireStick. A VPN will hide your IP address and your online identity by encrypting your internet connection.

Please note that I am not encouraging you to violate any copyright laws. You should always watch the content available in the public domain. I am simply recommending the use of a VPN to maintain your privacy. You have every right to your privacy, which is constantly being breached these days.

I personally use ExpressVPN and have found it to be the fastest and most secure FireStick VPN. It is the most streaming-friendly VPN I have ever used. Therefore, I highly recommend getting ExpressVPN for FireStick.

Here is how you can quickly and easily get the ExpressVPN app on FireStick:

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Step 2: Download and install ExpressVPN on FireStick

  • Choose the Find > Search option on the FireStick home screen on the menu bar.

expressvpn for firestick

  • Search for ExpressVPN.

vpn for firestick

  • Click the ExpressVPN icon on the following window.

click expressvpn

  • Click Download or Get on the next window

expressvpn firestick

Step 3: Open ExpressVPN once you have downloaded it. Sign in with your account.

login vpn on firestick

Step 4: Choose a server and click the Connect/Power button

connect expressvpn on fire stick

Put your mind at ease now! You have successfully secured your streaming activities with ExpressVPN.

Overview of STube App

Here’s a walkthrough of the STube app:

Hold the Home button on your Fire TV remote to launch the smart menu. Then, choose Apps.

firestick Apps

Locate and open the STube icon.

Note: Only seeing the YouTube app icon on the Your Apps & Section section? Open the App Library folder and scroll down to find the STube icon.

open the STube

The STube app will welcome you with the Enable voice search side pop-up. Choose Enable voice search if you want to turn it on.

STube app for firestick

Next, you’ll land on STube home. Like the official YouTube app, you’ll see tray sections like Recommended, New to you, etc.

STube home screen

Press the Left-Navigation or Options button on your FireStick remote to open the STube side menu. Here, choose Gaming.

choose Gaming option

You can explore gaming videos, channels, top games, streams, and more.

smart tube next

To watch the news, open the News section.

open the News section

Here, you’ll see live streams of News channels, news snippets, and more.

live streams of News channels

Go to the Channels section to access the channels you have subscribed to.

Note: You’ll need to log into your YouTube account to see subscribed channels.

Go to the Channels section

To tweak the settings of the STube app, go to Settings. You can access Accounts, Remote Control, Language/Country, General, Search, SponsorBlock, and more here.

stube settings

To play a video on STube, select and click the OK/Select button on your Fire TV remote.

smart tube app guide

You can select the Down-Navigation button on your FireStick remote to bring up advanced video options, its title, suggestions, and more.

select the Navigation button for video options

To find a video on the STube app, choose the Search icon on your screen’s top left.

choose the Search icon on STube

Select the Search Input Box.

Select the Search Input Box

Enter your search terms and click Next.

click on next button

STube will load the most relevant videos within seconds based on your search keywords.

how to install smart tube app on firestick

Wrap Up

STube gives you an upgraded YouTube experience! Use this guide to learn how to install STube on FireStick. Please use the comments section if you have any queries, suggestions, or feedback regarding the app.

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Contents

  • 1 What Is SmartTube or STube App?
  • 2 Is STube Safe?
  • 3 Is STube Legal?
  • 4 Features of STube App
  • 5 Set Up FireStick for Sideloading
    • 5.1 Installation Steps
  • 6 Overview of STube App
  • 7 Wrap Up

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