How to Use Stremio
Hi! Say goodbye to Sudo's prime and hello to devs leaving a project π. In light of this, we all need media, so I put together a guide to get the best streaming service that works on desktop, mobile, and FireStick!
Preview of Stremio
Prerequisites
- You need a Real-Debrid subscription (~$5 a month).
- You need the Stremio client.
- You need the appropriate addons for streaming.
Can I Do This for Free?
Yes. Skip the Real-Debrid subscription and just use the plain Torrentio addon. The setup is the same, but you must set the "Debrid Provider" to "None" in the Torrentio configuration. This will not be nearly as fast, and you may need to use a VPN based on where you live.
Guide
Real-Debrid Token Guide
What is Real-Debrid? Real-Debrid is a service that allows you to download and stream all kinds of content, from software, music, and games to adult content and 4K movies (40GB+), hosted on supported premium file hosters like Rapidgator, Uploaded, FileFactory, Turbobit, Nitroflare, etc., at great speeds (1+ Gbps). It also caches a lot of torrent movies, giving you instant download/streaming without the need for seeders.
Getting Your Real-Debrid Subscription and API Token
- Head to real-debrid.com and click "Sign Up" in the top right.
- Make sure your VPN is turned off, create an account, and then sign in.
- Now that you have an account, go to real-debrid.com/premium and purchase a premium subscription. (I recommend the 90-day option ~10$ USD)
- Complete the payment using your selected method.
- Once you have a subscription, go to real-debrid.com/apitoken and copy your token. Store it somewhere safe, as we WILL need it.
Real Debrid Limits
Keep in mind Real Debrid will only allow devices on the same network as you, Real debrid allows unlimited devices on one IP at a time. You do NOT need to use a VPN while using Real Debrid
Stremio Setup
Stremio is a streaming client built around P2P file sharing. It is highly customizable, even featuring an SDK so you can add your own features. The big advantage is that it syncs to Trakt.tv, which can recommend new media and keep track of your progress/watch lists.
Installing Stremio & Setting up Torrentio
- Download the client by heading to stremio.com/downloads and selecting the appropriate version for your device.
- Run the downloaded file and follow the setup. You will need to create an account. Your login is important to remember.
- You should now be on the Stremio home screen. It should look purplish, similar to Sudo-flix but slightly different.
- Click the puzzle piece in the left sidebar labeled "Addons" and switch to your browser.
- In your browser, go to torrentio.strem.fun. There will be many options; most are self-explanatory, so I wonβt go over them.
- Scroll down to where it says "Debrid provider," select
RealDebrid
, then paste your API token into the "RealDebrid API Key" input field. - Click the purple "Install" button. This should open Stremio and prompt you to "Install," "Configure," or "Cancel." Click "Install."
I Highly recommend you turn on "Hardware-accelerated decoding" in the "Advanced" section of the player settings (setting can be found below plugins on the sidebar).
Installing Other Addons
When installing other addons that aren't Torrentio, you may be asked for your Real-Debrid API token again. I highly recommend entering your token if prompted, as it significantly speeds up your streaming experience. Any addons found online from reputable sources and those listed in the "Community Addons" section are fair game.
Extra Setup & Customization
FireStick Setup
- Go to the home screen of your FireStick and click on your profile on the right.
- Click on "Settings," then "My Fire TV," and then click "About" 7 times quickly to enable developer options (guide).
- Head to the Amazon App Store, search for "Downloader," and install it.
- Once "Downloader" is installed, go back to developer settings and turn on
Install Unkown Apps
for "Downloader". - Open Downloader and go to stremio.com/downloads to download the Android version.
- Once downloaded, click "Install" and then "Open." (If you're having trouble clicking "Install," use a game controller.)
- Sign in to your Stremio account, either on your phone or desktop.
- Once signed in, click on "Addons" and then "Sync Addons" to sync your addons from your account to your FireStick.
Android Setup
Stremio can be installed from the Play Store
- Download the appropriate APK for your device from Stremio's download page (you will most likely need to download the ARM64 APK).
- Install the downloaded APK.
- Login to your Stremio account.
Logging Into Trakt.tv
- First, create a Trakt account here.
- Open Stremio and click the gear in the left sidebar labeled "Settings".
- Scroll down a little and you should see a heading labeled "Trakt Scrobbling", click the "Authenticate" button beside it.
- You will be taken to a Trakt page where you will need to authorize Stremio to access your account.
- Once authorized, try watching something from your media library. It should now be tracked on Trakt.
Different Debrid Providers
There are multiple debrid providers, some better than others. I (and many others) recommend Real-Debrid due to its popularity, speed, and affordability. However, there are many other providers. The reason these aren't used in this guide is due to their lack of compatibility with other addons, whereas Real-Debrid is widely supported however their are cheaper providers, alldebrid, debrid-link and torbox are cheaper.
Other Addons
Other unlisted addons can be found here for download
- Trakt TV: Addon for getting Trakt's public user lists, recommendations, and watch list.
- USA TV: USA TV provides access to channels across various categories including local channels, news, sports, entertainment, and more.
- Annatar: Search popular torrent sites and Debrid caches for streamable content.
- Orion: Orion Stremio Addon allows Orion-indexed torrent, usenet, and hoster links to be played on Stremio.
All of these are "Community Addons" and can be found in the Stremio "Community Addons" section for quick install.
More Questions?
- Ultimate User Manual to Stremio
- Guide to Stremio Torrentio RD
- FireStick Stremio Setup
- FireStick Tricks
- Signing Into Trakt
- Real-Debrid
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