The YouTube app on Android TV version 4.4 offers numerous benefits for users, including:

The number one complaint about YouTube on smart TVs has always been lag. Scrolling through a row of thumbnails on a Shield TV or Chromecast with Google TV often resulted in choppy frame rates and delayed inputs.

If you have been considering switching to a dedicated streaming stick or a gaming console just to watch YouTube, try version 444 first. You might be shocked to discover that the best YouTube experience is now the one sitting right on your Android TV.