How to Watch YouTube Without Ads in 2022 (4 Working Solutions)
The following guide will provide you with several options to Watch YouTube Without Ads on the Firestick, Fire TV, Android devices, and more.
You can watch YouTube without ads by using SmartTubeNext, YouTube Vanced, NewPipe, and various YouTube alternatives.
Millions of YouTube users are getting tired of advertisements within the platform, especially around election time.
Although there are several YouTube alternatives available, watching YouTube without ads is possible by installing a few applications.
The options below are also mentioned in our troubleshooting guide on YouTube Videos Not Playing.
The following guide will provide options for watching YouTube without ads that work on the Amazon Firestick 4K.
Since these ad-free YouTube apps are not available in the Amazon App Store or Google Play, they must be side-loaded on Fire TV and Android devices. See the guide below for more information.
These same apps also work for those using Fire TVs and any Android device such as the NVIDIA SHIELD, MECOOL Boxes, Chromecast, Android TV Boxes, phones, tablets, and more.
Important Note: If you are looking to watch US-based content on YouTube, you must be located in the United States. If you live outside the US, you will want to Unblock YouTube through the use of a VPN.
Using a VPN to “unblock YouTube” will allow you to change IP Addresses to a US server so you can watch YouTube wherever you are!
For more information on “unblocking websites” like YouTube, we suggest viewing our guide below.
How to Unblock Any Website and App
We have included all of these ad-free YouTube apps within our lists of Best Firestick Apps and Best Streaming Apps.
How to Watch YouTube Without Ads
The options listed below for watching YouTube without ads were tested on an Amazon Firestick 4K. However, these apps will also work on any Fire TV/Android device.
SmartTubeNext
SmartTubeNext is the best option to watch YouTube without ads. This is an improved clone of the once-popular “Smart YouTube TV” that works even better!
You will notice the user-interface almost replicates YouTube. The main categories are Home, Gaming, News, Channels, Subscriptions, History, Playlists, Settings, and more.
SmartTubeNext works on any Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, Android TV Boxes, phones, tablets, and more.
See our full SmartTubeNext tutorial below for more information and how to install this app.
YouTube Vanced APK
YouTube Vanced APK is another well-known option to watch YouTube without ads. It’s important to note this app is optimized for Android tablets and mobile devices only.
More specifically, this APK is available for installation on Android phones, tablets, Fire HD tablets, and Stock Android TV Boxes.
Important Update: YouTube Vanced was forced to shut down by Google. See the video below for installing this app before it’s too late.
NewPipe
NewPipe is one of the latest modded clones of YouTube to hit the scene.
Although this app doesn’t work as well as SmartTubeNext, NewPipe is still a great way to watch YouTube without ads on any device.
NewPipe is available for installation on any Android-powered device such as the Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, Android TV Boxes, phones, tablets, and more.
See our full NewPipe tutorial below for more information.
YouTube Alternatives
Using complete alternatives to YouTube is another solution to watching YouTube without ads.
These are all available to use on any internet-connected device like PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and streaming devices.
The most popular YouTube alternatives include Rumble, TikTok, DailyMotion, DTube, Twitch, and others.
TROYPOINT even has its own Rumble Channel that provides videos not found on our YouTube channel.
You can find a complete list of the best YouTube alternatives by visiting our guide below.
Using these ad-free YouTube options will also provide you with the same access to the millions of videos, full movies, TV series, music, and other offerings you can find within the official YouTube app.
Within the Movies & Shows category, you will find thousands of free movies and tv shows on YouTube. Check out our list below for some Movie suggestions.
TROYPOINT TIP: Keep in mind watching YouTube offers limited content for movies and tv shows. I suggest viewing our popular guides below for alternatives.
Best APKs
Best Kodi Addons
Best Kodi Builds
Best Free Movie Websites
For more YouTube-related tutorials, be sure to check out the links below.
How to Install YouTube App on Firestick
How to Install YouTube Kodi Addon
How to Download YouTube Videos for Free
If you are tired of advertisements and want to watch YouTube without ads, give the options listed above a try today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you Watch YouTube Without Ads?
Yes. Watching YouTube without ads is possible by using SmartTubeNext, YouTube Vanced, NewPipe, and alternatives.
Is Watching YouTube Without Ads Legal?
Yes. Watching YouTube without ads is legal. However, some content provided within 3rd party apps may be illegal. To ensure you are not illegally streaming, make sure to only watch content in the public domain.
Is Watching YouTube Without Ads Safe?
Yes. Watching YouTube without ads is safe as none of the apps contain viruses and malware. However, since these are 3rd party applications we suggest using a VPN so the app developers can’t log what you are watching.
What Devices can you Watch Ad-Free YouTube?
Watching YouTube without ads is possible on any device including the Amazon Firestick which is the most popular streaming device available. Users can also download on Android and more.