Cutting YouTube Ads: 10 Ways to Watch Ad-Free

TL;DR Summary
Lifehacker surveys free, ad-free YouTube viewing options, from YouTube Premium to third‑party Android apps (NewPipe, SkyTube, LibreTube) and browser‑based blockers (DuckDuckGo with ad blocking, Firefox with uBlock Origin, Brave), plus iOS AdGuard and a Smart TV sideload (SmartTube). A SponsorBlock feature helps skip sponsor segments. Each method has trade-offs—cost, feature limits, or privacy considerations—so pick the option that fits your device and comfort level.
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