smartest-tv

Control smart TVs and streaming playback from the command line.

38|2|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hybirdss/smartest-tv --skill smartest-tv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: smartest-tv
Source: https://github.com/Hybirdss/smartest-tv/tree/main/skills/tv
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hybirdss/smartest-tv --skill smartest-tv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing and controlling a smart TV or streaming content across devices used to require switching apps, remotes, and multiple interfaces; this skill centralizes control via the CLI or with a browser fallback to simplify playback, volume, and multitv management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TV vs Browser mode: auto-detects and lets you run commands to cast to a TV or open content in the browser when no TV is configured.
  • Comprehensive playback control: play Netflix/YouTube/Spotify on TV or in browser, adjust volume, power, notifications, and manage history, continue watching, scenes, and queue.
  • Multi-TV and MCP integration: coordinate actions across multiple TVs, cast URLs, and leverage MCP tools for AI agents.

Quick Start

Install stv and run a sample command like stv play netflix "Dark" s1e1 to start streaming on your TV or in the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions about smartest-tv

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I control smart TV playback from the command line?

You can control smart TV playback from the command line using the stv CLI to run commands like play, adjust volume, and manage power directly. It auto-detects whether to cast to a TV or open content in a browser fallback if no TV is configured.

Can I play Netflix or YouTube on my TV using a CLI tool?

Yes, you can play Netflix or YouTube on your TV using a CLI tool by executing commands like stv play netflix or stv play youtube. The skill centralizes streaming app control, allowing you to launch specific shows, manage playback history, and queue content directly from your terminal.

What is the best way to manage multiple smart TVs from a single interface?

The best way to manage multiple smart TVs from a single interface is using a CLI tool that supports multi-TV coordination, allowing you to direct playback, cast URLs, and control volume across different devices unified within one terminal environment.

Does this smart TV CLI tool work when no TV is connected?

Yes, the smart TV CLI tool works when no TV is connected by automatically falling back to browser mode. If no TV is configured, the commands will open and play the requested streaming content directly in your web browser instead of attempting to cast.

How do I cast a URL to a smart TV using the command line?

You can cast a URL to a smart TV using the command line by leveraging the multi-TV and cross-device casting features of the CLI. This allows you to direct specific web URLs to your target TV device, executing the cast action directly from your terminal.

Can AI agents control TV streaming through MCP integration?

Yes, AI agents can control TV streaming through MCP integration. The skill leverages MCP tools to enable AI agents to execute structured commands for playback management, volume control, and cross-device casting actions.