Setup
I will now begin the guide to setting up Stremio and its addons. I recommend that the initial setup is completed on your laptop or desktop. Once it has been setup, you can log in to Stremio with the same account on any device and your configuration will be synced to the device so there is no need to set it up again.
Creating a Stremio Account
First, we need to create a Stremio account. This allows you to keep your progress on different content synced across devices and also allows you to sync your configuration so that it does not need to be repeated.
Head over to Stremio and either sign up for an account with an email or login through Facebook.
Downloading Stremio
Here are the instructions for each platform, if you are viewing on a mobile phone, you will need to scroll horizontally to see all the different platform instructions.
Some devices (such as iPhones) do not have a Stremio app. In this case, it may be possible to use Stremio through Stremio Web.
In the Web tab below, you will find device specific instructions on how to use Stremio through Stremio Web.
- Web
- PC
- Android
- Fire TV
- Android TV
- Samsung TVs
- LG TVs
- Rasberry Pi
- Meta Quest
Stremio Web is a web version of Stremio doesn't require any signup or installation.
The following steps are for using Stremio Web only. If your device has a dedicated app, then you should use that instead. You will see a separate tab if your device has a standalone app available.
- iPhone & iPad
- Vision Pro
- PC
- Android
The app available in the App Store is very limited and is pretty useless.
You can, however, install Stremio Web as an app to your device by following these steps:
- Open Stremio Web on Safari: Open Safari and go to Stremio Web.
- Add it to your home screen:
- Tap the box with an arrow located next to the address bar.
- Scroll down and tap
Add to Home Screen
- Access the app: The Stremio icon will appear on your home screen, allowing you to access Stremio Web directly.
We aren't quite done just yet. Stremio Web, on its own, does not support torrent playback or streaming videos in the browser.
To work around this limitation, you could setup a streaming server on your android phone or desktop.
However, this may be inconvenient as you may not have an android phone or you may not want to leave your desktop on 24/7.
For this reason, I will go through how to use an external player with Stremio Web first. It does, however, have some limitations.
- Torrent streaming is still not possible. This means a debrid service is required to stream torrents.
- No episode progress tracking.
- Addon-provided subtitles cannot be used (you can still use the embedded subtitles provided by the video file).
Here are the steps to set up an external player on your iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Stremio Web App: Tap the Stremio icon on your home screen to open the app.
- Dismiss the Warning: Ignore the "streaming server not available" banner by tapping
Don't show again
. - Access Settings:
- Go to the settings menu by tapping the gear icon.
- Scroll down to the
Player
section and underAdvanced
selectPlay in external player
- Choose an External Player: Select "Outplayer" or "VLC" from the options. Make sure the chosen player is installed on your device.
You can now open a link and it should open in the external player you selected.
To get the best experience on Apple Vision Pro, you should use the Moon VR Player on Stremio Web.
Follow this blog post to set up Stremio Web on your Apple Vision Pro. Ensure that you select the Moon VR Player as the external player when setting up Stremio Web.
After setting up Stremio Web, you should ensure that Moon VR Player is installed on your Apple Vision Pro.
Limitations:
- Torrent streaming is not possible. This means a debrid service is required to stream torrents.
- No episode progress tracking.
- Addon-provided subtitles cannot be used (you can still use the embedded subtitles provided by the video file).
To resolve these limitations, you can setup a streaming server on your android phone or desktop.
On PC, playback in the browser will work most of the time. However, you may encounter audio issues and you won't be able to stream torrents without a streaming server.
Therefore, you will need to follow the steps below to setup a streaming server on your android phone or desktop.
If you are using Stremio Web on your android phone, then you can add it to your home screen for easy access. Here are the steps to do this:
- Open Stremio Web: Open your browser and go to Stremio Web.
- Add it to your home screen:
- The steps for this are different depending on the browser you are using.
- However, generally, you can do this by tapping the three dots and selecting "Add to Home Screen."
- Access the app: The Stremio icon will appear on your home screen, allowing you to access Stremio Web directly.
We aren't quite done just yet. Stremio Web, on its own, does not support torrent playback or streaming videos in the browser.
To overcome these limitations, you can setup a streaming server on your android phone or desktop.
Another method to use Stremio Web on your android phone is to use an external player. This method, however, has some limitations:
- Torrent streaming is still not possible. This means a debrid service is required to stream torrents.
- No episode progress tracking.
- Addon-provided subtitles cannot be used (you can still use the embedded subtitles provided by the video file).
Here are the steps to set up an external player:
- Open the Stremio Web App: Tap the Stremio icon on your home screen to open the app.
- Dismiss the Warning: Ignore the "streaming server not available" banner by tapping
Don't show again
. - Access Settings:
- Go to the settings menu by tapping the gear icon.
- Scroll down to the
Player
section and underAdvanced
selectPlay in external player
- Choose an External Player: Select
VLC
,MX Player
orJust Player
. Make sure the chosen player is installed on your device.
You can now open a link and it should open in the external player you selected.
Stremio Server
The steps below can be used to set up a stremio server that is to be used by Stremio Web.
It is completely optional and not required for most users.
Stremio Server
On its own, Stremio Web is limited in what it can do. You won't be able to stream torrents, you may encounter audio issues and on some devices, you won't be able to play content within the browser.
On iOS, you are most likely using an external player. This has some limitations:
- Torrent streaming is still not possible. This means a debrid service is required to stream torrents.
- No episode progress tracking.
- Addon-provided subtitles cannot be used (you can still use the embedded subtitles provided by the video file).
By using a streaming server, you can overcome these limitations. It would mean you can play in the native web browser, stream torrents without a debrid service (though I still recommend you use a debrid service anyways) and have a better experience overall.
This is why it is recommended that you connect Stremio Web to a streaming server.
There are a few ways to set up a streaming server for Stremio Web. You can either run it on your desktop or on your android device. I recommend using an android device as it can be left on 24/7 more easily than a desktop.
- Desktop
- Android
You can either use a standalone server with the Stremio Service or use the server that is built-in to the desktop application. If you are planning on using Stremio Web only, then I recommend using the standalone server.
To get started, first ensure that one of the two is downloaded and installed .
- Download the standalone Stremio Service or the Stremio Desktop application.
- Run the setup and then launch the application.
If you are using Stremio Service, you can see if it is running by checking the system tray.
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Open Stremio Web
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Go to Settings
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Click on the Streaming section, you should see this:
tipIf it shows the Status as error, try disabling any adblockers/tracking blockers you have enabled. On Brave, it will not work without disabling Brave Shields.
You may need to also add an exception for the Stremio service in your firewall settings.
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The Stremio service has now been correctly set up. However, you can only access it on the same device. To access it from another device (in the same network) follow the next steps:
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Set the Streaming HTTPS endpoint to your local IP address (this option should appear as a dropdown).
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Then copy the Remote URL and paste it into your other device's Stremio settings for the streaming server URL.
The Stremio service is now set up and can be accessed from another device.
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Ensure the Stremio app is installed on your android device.
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Ensure it has the notifications permission
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Open the app and go to settings and scroll down to the Streaming Server section.
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You should set the cache size to 10GB and torrent profile to Ultra Fast or Fast depending on your internet speed..
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Below that, you will see the
Performance & Stability
section. Check theRun as foreground service
option. -
You should now see a notification in your notification bar. This means the server is running.
You can now access this server from the android device only. To access it from other devices within your network, follow the remaining steps:
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Open Stremio Web on the same android device that is running the server.
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Go to settings and scroll down to the Streaming section
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You should see the following options:
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Set the Streaming HTTPS endpoint to your local IP address (this option should appear as an option in the dropdown).
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Copy the Remote URL and send it to your other device.
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On your other device now, open Stremio Web and go to settings.
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Go to the Streaming section and paste the Remote URL into the
Url
field.
Go to Stremio's download page and download the appropriate package for your system.
If you need help determining which package to download, refer to the following:
For windows, download the following:
For Mac OS, download one of the following depending on your version of Mac OS:
For Linux, download one of the following:
There are packages available for popular distributions of Linux such as Debian and Arch Linux. However, there is also a flatpak link as well as a link to the source code.
The flatpak can be used to install Stremio on the Steam Deck too.
Once you have downloaded the package for your system, install it and open Stremio. Then, log in with the account you created earlier.
Stremio can be installed from the Play Store.
However, you can also download the APK for your device from Stremio's download page
Stremio is not available in all regions on the Play Store. If you cannot find it in the Play Store, you will have to sideload it by using the APK from the Stremio website.
You will most likely need to download the ARM64 APK.
- ARM (armeabi-v7a) - 32 bit
- ARM64 (arm64-v8a) - 64 bit
- x86 - 32 bit Intel
- x86_64 - 64 bit Intel
Once the Stremio app is installed, open it and log in with the account you created earlier.
Stremio is not available on the amazon app store. To install Stremio, you will need to sideload the app.
I will now go through the steps to sideload the app.
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In the home screen, click on the search icon to access the find menu.
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Search for Downloader
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Click on the
Downloader
app and then click get/download. -
Navigate to the settings menu from the home screen
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Scroll down to
My Fire TV
and click it -
If you see the
Developer Options
setting underAbout
, click it and skip to step 11. -
Click
About
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Click
Fire TV Stick Lite/4K/4K MAX
7 times quickly. -
You should then see a message saying
No need, you are already a developer
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Go back to the My Fire TV menu and click Developer Options
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You will see either
Install apps from unknown sources
, in which case you select that, and turn it ON.Otherwise, you will see
Install unknown apps
. Select this, navigate to Downloader, and turn it ON. -
Go back to the home screen. Scroll to the end and click on the apps menu. Click on
My Apps
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Select the Downloader app.
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Click
Allow
if it asks for permission to access storage -
Navigate to the Downloader settings and enable JavaScript
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Click
Browser
on the sidebar. -
Enter the following URL in the searchbar
https://stremio.com/downloads
and clickGo
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On the stremio website, scroll down to the android TV section and click the following link:
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The download should automatically start. When the Android installation prompt shows, click
Install
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When the install is finished, click Done.
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When you click Done, a pop-up will appear on the Downloader app. You can click
Delete
to remove the APK file. This won't delete the app. -
Stremio should now be installed to your Fire Stick. Launch Stremio from the same place you launched the downloader app from.
You can also move Stremio to the top so that you can launch it directly from the home screen
- Log in with the account you created earlier.
Stremio can be installed from the Play Store.
However, you can also download the APK for your device from Stremio's download page
Stremio may not be available in your region in the Play Store. You may, however, sideload it by using the APK from the Stremio website.
You can use either the Downloader by AFTVnews app on your TV or the Send Files to TV app on your phone to sideload the APK.
You will most likely need to download the ARM APK.
- ARM (armeabi-v7a) - 32 bit
- ARM64 (arm64-v8a) - 64 bit
- x86 - 32 bit Intel
- x86_64 - 64 bit Intel
Once the Stremio app is installed, open it and log in with the account you created earlier.
Search for Stremio in the App Store of 2019+ Samsung TV models.
Install the app and log in with the account you created earlier.
Search for Stremio in the App Store of 2020+ LG TV models.
Stremio may not appear in the search results. However, if you go to the enterntainment section of the app store. You should see Stremio
Install the app and log in with the account you created earlier.
Stremio can be used on the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 through the use of Stremio's Custom Stremio OS. Follow this blog post from Stremio to install Stremio on your Raspberry Pi.
Then, log in with the account you created earlier.
To use Stremio on your Meta Quest, you will need to sideload the app. Follow the steps in this blog post from Stremio to install Stremio on your Meta Quest.
Log in with the account you created earlier.
Configuring Stremio settings
Although Stremio is mostly ready to use out of the box, one setting you should turn on is hardware accelerated decoding. This can avoid issues relating to crashing while playing content.
And if you are planning on torrenting, then set the torrent profile to Ultra Fast and the cache size to 10GB or infinite.
Debrid Service
I will now go through what a debrid service is and why you should use it.
It is not required and most torrent addons can be used without one. You would still be able to stream torrents as long as it has enough seeders. However, using a debrid service will provide a better experience.
What is a debrid service?
A debrid service is a service that allows you to generate unrestricted (up to 1gbps) download links for torrents and other files on supported hosters (It has more features that are discussed in Debrid Services).
It brings the following benefits:
- Using a debrid service allows you to stream torrents without the risk of receiving a notice from your ISP as you would be streaming through HTTPS
- While you are streaming something, you are not reliant on the number of seeders and can stream at up to 1gbps speeds. This makes it possible to stream some of the highest quality content available (4K, DV, HDR, Dolby Atmos, etc.) without buffering as long as your internet connection can handle it.
- If you are using a debrid service, a VPN is not required as you are streaming through HTTPS.
- You can use it for more than just Stremio. You can use it to download any type of file, whether that be games, software or audio. If it is a torrent or a file on a supported hoster, you can download it through your debrid service.
However, the drawbacks of using a debrid service are that most do not seed the torrents and will also restrict usage to one IP address at a time. This means that you are not contributing to the torrent and that you can only use the service in one location at a time.
For more details on the one IP address rule, please see this question in the FAQ.
There are some exceptions to this, which I discuss below.
Should I use a debrid service?
The answer to this question is dependent on your personal circumstances.
- Whether torrenting puts you at risk of receiving a notice from your ISP
- The popularity (number of seeders) of the content you want to watch
- Whether your internet speed is sufficient to warrant a debrid service
The main reason to use a debrid service is to avoid the risks of torrenting. As explained earlier, you are streaming through HTTPS and the debrid service essentially becomes the middle-man. However, if you are in a country where torrenting is not an issue, then a debrid service or VPN is not needed to avoid receiving a notice from your ISP.
The next big reason is to avoid buffering. However, whether it buffers or not depends on the type of content you are watching and your internet speed. If the content you want to watch is popular and has a lot of seeders, then you will be able to stream it at a high quality without buffering. However, torrents of extremely high quality content may still buffer even with a lot of seeders.
Something that is often ignored is that a debrid service cannot increase your download speeds. If your internet speed is already slow, then a debrid service will not help you stream higher quality content. You need to have a fast internet speed yourself to capitalise on the benefits of a debrid service.
With all that being said, if torrenting is not an issue, the best way to determine whether you need a debrid service is to try streaming without one. You can then try watching the content you want to watch and see if it buffers at the quality you want to watch in. If it does, then you may want to consider using a debrid service.
Which debrid service do I use?
I receive a commission (free days or small amount of money) if you sign up to a debrid service through (some of) the links provided. This is at no extra cost to you and is a way to support me.
There are many debrid services available to use. Here is a list of the ones supported by the most popular Stremio addon - Torrentio. I will walk you through the setup for each below.
When choosing a Debrid service, the factors you have to consider are cost and the value you get from it which is made up of its optimality and userbase.
TL;DR: Most users should use Real Debrid or AllDebrid. (Skip to the setup instructions)
Cost
Price Comparison Table
- GBP
- USD
- EUR
- Unconverted
Debrid Service | Price per Year (GBP) | Price per Month (GBP) | Price per Day (GBP) | Plan Price | Plan Duration (Days) |
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Torbox (Essential) | £22.86 | £1.88 | £0.06 | $30.00 | 365 |
AllDebrid | £25.45 | £2.09 | £0.07 | €24.99 | 300 |
Debrid-Link | £25.46 | £2.09 | £0.07 | €25.00 | 300 |
Real-Debrid | £27.15 | £2.23 | £0.07 | €16.00 | 180 |
Offcloud | £41.91 | £3.44 | £0.11 | $54.99 | 365 |
Torbox (Standard) | £41.92 | £3.45 | £0.11 | $55.00 | 365 |
Premiumize | £58.57 | £4.81 | £0.16 | €69.99 | 365 |
put.io (100GB) | £75.45 | £6.20 | £0.21 | $99.00 | 365 |
Torbox (Pro) | £83.83 | £6.89 | £0.23 | $110.00 | 365 |
put.io (1TB) | £151.66 | £12.47 | £0.42 | $199.00 | 365 |
Debrid Service | Price per Year (USD) | Price per Month (USD) | Price per Day (USD) | Plan Price | Plan Duration (Days) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Torbox (Essential) | $30.00 | $2.47 | $0.08 | $30.00 | 365 |
AllDebrid | $33.39 | $2.74 | $0.09 | €24.99 | 300 |
Debrid-Link | $33.40 | $2.75 | $0.09 | €25.00 | 300 |
Real-Debrid | $35.63 | $2.93 | $0.10 | €16.00 | 180 |
Offcloud | $54.99 | $4.52 | $0.15 | $54.99 | 365 |
Torbox (Standard) | $55.00 | $4.52 | $0.15 | $55.00 | 365 |
Premiumize | $76.86 | $6.32 | $0.21 | €69.99 | 365 |
put.io (100GB) | $99.00 | $8.14 | $0.27 | $99.00 | 365 |
Torbox (Pro) | $110.00 | $9.04 | $0.30 | $110.00 | 365 |
put.io (1TB) | $199.00 | $16.36 | $0.55 | $199.00 | 365 |
Debrid Service | Price per Year (EUR) | Price per Month (EUR) | Price per Day (EUR) | Plan Price | Plan Duration (Days) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Torbox (Essential) | €27.32 | €2.25 | €0.07 | $30.00 | 365 |
AllDebrid | €30.40 | €2.50 | €0.08 | €24.99 | 300 |
Debrid-Link | €30.42 | €2.50 | €0.08 | €25.00 | 300 |
Real-Debrid | €32.44 | €2.67 | €0.09 | €16.00 | 180 |
Offcloud | €50.07 | €4.12 | €0.14 | $54.99 | 365 |
Torbox (Standard) | €50.08 | €4.12 | €0.14 | $55.00 | 365 |
Premiumize | €69.99 | €5.75 | €0.19 | €69.99 | 365 |
put.io (100GB) | €90.15 | €7.41 | €0.25 | $99.00 | 365 |
Torbox (Pro) | €100.16 | €8.23 | €0.27 | $110.00 | 365 |
put.io (1TB) | €181.21 | €14.89 | €0.50 | $199.00 | 365 |
Debrid Service | Price per Year | Price per Month | Price per Day | Plan Price | Plan Duration (Days) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AllDebrid | €30.40 | €2.50 | €0.08 | €24.99 | 300 |
Debrid-Link | €30.42 | €2.50 | €0.08 | €25.00 | 300 |
Offcloud | $54.99 | $4.52 | $0.15 | $54.99 | 365 |
Premiumize | €69.99 | €5.75 | €0.19 | €69.99 | 365 |
put.io (100GB) | $99.00 | $8.14 | $0.27 | $99.00 | 365 |
put.io (1TB) | $199.00 | $16.36 | $0.55 | $199.00 | 365 |
Real-Debrid | €32.44 | €2.67 | €0.09 | €16.00 | 180 |
Torbox (Essential) | $30.00 | $2.47 | $0.08 | $30.00 | 365 |
Torbox (Pro) | $110.00 | $9.04 | $0.30 | $110.00 | 365 |
Torbox (Standard) | $55.00 | $4.52 | $0.15 | $55.00 | 365 |
Using the table above, we can see that Torbox is the cheapest debrid service, if using the Essential plan. (This is the plan I would recommend for Stremio)
RealDebrid, AllDebrid, and Debrid-Link follow closely behind in terms of price.
If you are unsure if this is something you want to use, you can try a free trial or a limited free plan.
- Torbox offer a limited free plan.
- All-Debrid offer a free 7-day trial with phone number verification.
- put.io offers a $0.99 1 day trial.
Alternatively, you can use the 15 day package that most debrid services offer to test them out.
Optimality
Optimality refers to your proximity to the service's servers. The closer you are, the faster the download speeds and thus the better the streaming experience. The download speeds you get directly determine the quality of the stream you can watch. Make sure to carry out speed tests to determine the best service for you. The speed tests for each debrid service can be found here and on their website too.
While a debrid service is unlikely to be the bottleneck in your streaming experience, Torbox has the fastest servers (80gbit NVME) which no other service can offer at prices as low as theirs.
Userbase
This is important as the more users a debrid service has, the more cached torrents it will have. Cached torrents are what you rely on when streaming content through Stremio.
A larger userbase means more cached torrents, with Real Debrid and AllDebrid leading. However, the other debrid services will still have a lot of popular torrents cached.
In this regard, Torbox is lacking. Being a relatively new service (founded in 2023), it has a smaller userbase and has had less time to build up its cache of torrents. This means you may not find the content you want to watch cached on Torbox.
Addon Support
Support for debrid services varies among addons, with Real Debrid, AllDebrid, Debrid-Link and Premiumize being the most supported. However, all debrid services except Torbox are supported by Torrentio, the most popular Stremio addon, and usually the only one you need.
Although Torbox is not supported by Torrentio, it is supported by other addons so you can still use it with Stremio.
Find a full table of addons and supported debrid services here.
Additional Features
Another thing to consider is the additional features that some debrid services offer.
I previously discussed some of the limitations of debrid services, namely the lack of seeding and the restriction to one IP address. As I said before, there are some exceptions. I will now go through them.
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IP Restrictions:
- Torbox has no IP restrictions whatsoever. You can use it on as many devices as you want.
- Premiumize also allows several IPs. However, it does operate on a storage limitation that you may reach depending on your usage.
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Seeding:
warningWith the way debrid services work, debrid services will always be taking more than they are giving.
The debrid services below will seed the torrent if it hasn't been cached already. In the case that its already been cached, they may not seed it, and other users can stream this cached torrent too.
- Torbox offer a seedbox that can seed for up to an unlimited amount ratio for up to 30 days. This makes it the best debrid service for seeding. (The amount of torrents you can actively seed is dependent on your plan, referred to as your
Concurrent Slots
) - Debrid-Link offers a seedbox with these limits: 600 torrents and 2.5TB of data transfer per month.
- Premiumize will seed to a 2.0 ratio or for 72 hours. Whichever comes first.
- put.io is similar to Premiumize but the exact numbers are dependent on your plan. Check their pricing page for more information.
- Torbox offer a seedbox that can seed for up to an unlimited amount ratio for up to 30 days. This makes it the best debrid service for seeding. (The amount of torrents you can actively seed is dependent on your plan, referred to as your
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Usenet:
- Torbox offers access to Usenet on its Pro plan ($110/year or $10/month). This is a unique feature that is not offered by any other debrid service. (Usenet is explained in more detail later. It is simply another way to access more content)
- Premiumize also offers access to Usenet. However, it does not support streaming, therefore it cannot be used for Stremio.
When considering debrid services alone, I believe that Torbox is the best debrid service. However, its userbase is lacking which results in fewer cached torrents. This is due to it being a relatively new service (Torbox came out in 2023 whereas Real Debrid came out in 2009). As a result, Torbox is not currently ideal for Stremio, as cached torrents are what you rely on when streaming content through Stremio. However, if you are only going to be watching mainstream content, then Torbox may be the right choice for you.
Therefore, I would recommend Real Debrid or AllDebrid for most users.
Setting up a debrid service
I will now cover the instructions of setting up each debrid service I previously mentioned.
- Real Debrid
- AllDebrid
- Premiumize
- Debrid-Link
- Offcloud
- put.io
- Torbox
- Go to Real Debrid's website
- Click Sign Up to create an account
- Go to the Premium Offers page
- Choose a package and subscribe.
- Go to AllDebrid's website
- Click
Create an account
at the top and register for an account. - Go to the Pricing page
- Choose a package and subscribe.
- Go to Premiumize's website
- Click Sign Up in the top right corner to create an account
- Click
Buy Premium
at the top of the page - Choose a package and subscribe.
- Go to Debrid-Link's website
- Click Register in the top right corner or
Try it Free
on the home page. - Fill in the required details and click
Register
- Click
Premium
in the top right corner - Choose a package and purchase it.
- Go to Offcloud's website
- Enter your email and click
Join us for free
- You will be sent an email to set your password, set your password and log in.
- Click
Shop
from the navigation bar on the left. - Choose a package and purchase it.
- Go to put.io's register page and create an account
- You will see a banner asking you to activate your account. Click the button to go to the billing page
- Choose a package and purchase it.
Put.io offers two plans for which you can either pay monthly or yearly. One plan gives you 100GB of storage and the other 1TB. Depending on the amount and size of files you will be streaming, choose the plan that suits you best.
I believe that the storage is not made up of the accumulated size of all the files you have downloaded, but rather the amount of files you have downloaded and stored currently. You can delete files to make space for new ones.
However, I am unsure of the accuracy of this information. If you are considering put.io, then I would recommend contacting their support or looking at their FAQ.
Torbox is a relatively new debrid service but it is unique in that it offers a lot more. It offers :
- A generous seedbox that can seed for up to an unlimited ratio for up to 30 days.
- Access to Usenet and a VPN. (Usenet is explained in more detailed below. It is simply another way to access more content)
To set up a Torbox account, follow these steps:
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Go to Torbox's website
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Click
Get Started For Free Now
orLOGIN
in the top right corner to create an account. -
Click
Don't have an account yet?
at the bottom of the page. -
Fill in the email and password fields and click
Continue
-
You will be sent an email to verify your email address. Click the link in the email to verify your email address.
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You will then be taken to the Dashboard.
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Go to the Subscription page and choose a package.
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Now you can choose the plan you want. You can choose to pay a subscription or a one-time payment. A yearly subscription has the best value.
noteTo access Usenet and the 30 day seeding time, you need to buy the highest tier package - the
Pro
package. -
Once you have decided on a package, click
Subscribe
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Then, follow the steps at the payment page to complete your purchase.
Usenet
I will now go through what Usenet is and why you may want to use it.
Usenet is completely optional, and for the average user, it is not needed and should not be considered. You may read the Should I use Usenet? section to determine if you need it.
What is Usenet?
Usenet is a form of decentralised internet communication that consists of various different "newsgroups". You can think of a newsgroup as a forum where people can post messages and files. For the purpose of Stremio, the files we are interested in are the binaries (NZB files) for video content that are posted to the newsgroups.
Each different newsgroup is dedicated to a specific topic. These newsgroups can have their own moderators and rules. This is very similar to subreddits on Reddit.
Providers
To access Usenet, you need a Usenet provider. A provider will host the servers that store the content from the newsgroups. This provider will give you access to their servers where you can download content from the newsgroups. Usenet providers will be paid services due to the real costs of hosting the servers and the bandwidth required to provide access to the content.
The content on different Usenet providers is theoretically the same as the content on all newsgroups is mirrored across all providers. However, due to issues like data corruption, takedowns, and different retention periods, some content may not be available on all providers.
For this guide, we will only be considering Easynews and Torbox as Usenet providers as they are the only ones that have addons for Stremio. However, generally, the factors to consider when choosing a Usenet provider:
- Data Limits: Depending on your plan, you may have a fixed amount of data you can download per month. You will have to consider how much data you will be downloading and choose a plan accordingly.
- Retention: This is the amount of time that the provider will store the content for. The longer the retention, the better.
- Connections: This is the number of connections you can have to the server at the same time. The more connections you have, the more devices you can use the service on at the same time, as well as the number of files you can download at the same time.
Indexers
Usenet has a lot of content, and to search for this content, most providers will have some sort of search engine that you can use. However, you may not be satisfied with the search engine provided by your Usenet provider. There may be content on the newsgroups that you cannot find through their search engine.
This is where indexers come in. Indexers are websites that index the content on the newsgroups and allow you to search for content. As independent, dedicated services to search for content, they are usually better than the search engine on your Usenet provider.
You can use multiple indexers at the same time to increase the chances of finding the content you want. Different indexers may specialise in different types of content.
Should I use Usenet?
The main reason to use Usenet is to access more niche content as well as getting files of larger sizes (and thus higher quality, usually) than what is available through torrents.
Just like with debrid services:
- Usenet providers offer extremely fast download speeds, which mean that only your internet speed will limit the quality of the content you can watch.
- The content is aquired through HTTP with SSL encryption, so you are not at risk of receiving a notice from your ISP.
- Usenet can be used for more than just Stremio. You can download any type of file, it doesn't have to be video files. If it is on Usenet, you can download it.
Most people will not need to use Usenet. Torrents are usually sufficient. Even if you may need to use Usenet, you will most likely use it as a backup to your debrid service.
However, in some cases, where torrents are not sufficient - such as for German content - Usenet may be the only way to access the content you want.
If you are currently satisfied with your debrid service, then I do not recommend using Usenet. However, it can act as a backup to your debrid service if you want to be prepared for any situation.
How do I use Usenet with Stremio?
There are only two ways to access Usenet content through Stremio.
One way is through Easynews. Easynews is a Usenet provider and there are two addons for Stremio that allow you to access their content.
The other way is through Torbox.
Torbox is a debrid service that offers access to Usenet content.
Their Usenet service is only available on their highest tier package - the Pro
package.
They have undisclosed providers and indexers that they use to provide access to Usenet content.
Torbox have their own Stremio addon that allows you to access their Usenet content, alongside torrents.
I will now go through the setup for each of these services.
- Easynews
- Torbox
- Head to Easynews's signup page
There is currently a deal where you can get the features of the Big Gig Plan for $44.85 / 15 months ($2.99 / month). Use this link to get this deal.
- Choose a package, fill in your details and subscribe.
- Complete the payment and signup process.
To set up a Torbox account with Usenet support, follow these steps:
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Go to Torbox's website
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Click
Get Started For Free Now
orLOGIN
in the top right corner to create an account. -
Click
Don't have an account yet?
at the bottom of the page. -
Fill in the email and password fields and click
Continue
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You will be sent an email to verify your email address. Click the link in the email to verify your email address.
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You will then be taken to the Dashboard.
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Go to the Subscription page.
infoYou may get an alert saying
Do you want to use this referral code? If you already have a code, this will replace it.
This is because the above link has a referral code in it. You will get 7 days free if you accept my referal code.You may also enter this referral code manually at the bottom of the page:
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To be able to access Usenet, you need to buy the highest tier package - the
Pro
package. -
Click
Subscribe
on thePro
package. -
Then, follow the steps at the payment page to complete your purchase.
These steps only cover the setup of services that provide access to Usenet content. To access the content, you will need to use the Stremio addons for Easynews and Torbox. I will now go through the setup of these addons. Look for the Easynews and Torbox addons.
Setting up Addons
As I mentioned before, the intial setup should be done on a laptop/desktop or an android device. Once you have set up the addons, you can log in to Stremio on any device and your configuration will be synced to that device.
Before we install the addons, we need to go through some of the pre-installed addons.
If you are attempting to install addons on your iPhone or using Stremio Web then you will need to use the manual method of adding addons through a link.
Removing pre-installed addons
The first picture above shows that when you click on a movie, Stremio will display links to third party streaming services that provide the selected content. The addon that does this is called WatchHub.
The second picture shows catalogues from two different addons - YouTube and Public Domain Movies. The YouTube addon will show popular YouTube channels and allow you to view their latest videos. The Public Domain Movies addon will show movies that are now in the Public Domain. Most of these movies are quite old and released in the 1900s.
These addons are not required so it is recommended that they be removed. If, however, you prefer to keep them, then you may do so.
To remove these addons, go to the addons page (the puzzle icon on the navigation menu on the left of the screen) and click Uninstall on the following addons.
Stream Provider Addons
I will now go through some addons that provide content to Stremio.
These addons are the backbone to our on-demand streaming experience. They provide the video content that allows us to watch anything we want.
You can have a look at this community hosted addon list to view all the available addons. This list will have more addons listed than the ones shown in the Stremio app.
Please refer to the key below to understand the different types of addons.
Key | Addon Type | Explanation |
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👥 | Torrent | Torrent addons rely on a peer to peer network consisting of seeders - people who have the file and are uploading it, and peers - other people who are also downloading the torrent from seeders The quality available through torrents is much higher as no centralised server is required to host the content or pay for bandwidth. |
🌐 | HTTP | HTTP addons provide direct links to content on a centralised server. These are usually of lower quality due to hosting and bandwidth costs. |
☁️ | Debrid | An addon that supports debrid services allow you to stream torrents through HTTPS without the need to torrent. The quality of content is much higher due to it being based on torrents, a decentralised network, thus avoiding the bandwidth and hosting costs. The debrid service itself, however, is centralised. With the debrid service storing the files on their high speed server. This allows streaming without buffering and without exposing your IP. |
📰 | Usenet | These are addons that show links from Usenet newsgroups. You can usually find niche content or higher sized files on Usenet, and as it is a paid service, the speeds are also very high, only being limited by your own internet speeds. |
If an addon only has the 👥 icon, then it is a torrent addon, and you cannot use it with a debrid service
If an addon only has the ☁️ icon, then it requires a debrid service.
An addon that has both the 👥 and ☁️ icons is a torrent addon that supports debrid services. So you may use it without a debrid service.
If you are curious about which debrid services are supported by each addon, you can find a table here.
General Addons
These addons provide general content such as movies, shows and anime.
It is not required for you to install all of these addons. For most users, only installing the Torrentio addon will be sufficient. You may also want to install some backup addons in case Torrentio goes down.
The HTTP addons should only be used if you are not using any other type of addon.
Torrentio 👥 ☁️
Description
Torrentio is a torrent search addon that scrapes public trackers. (For a in depth explanation of how Torrentio works, see this reddit comment)
Configuration
To begin, head over to Torrentio's config page to manage the addon.
Torrentio has a lot of options to customise your experience. I will go through each option explaining what it does and list my preferences and why.
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Providers
: I have them all checked. This is to maximise results. You can uncheck foreign providers to remove potential foreign language results. -
Sorting
: By quality then size. If you are not using a debrid service, then do By quality then seeders . This is because without a debrid service you are reliant on the number of seeders. However, with a debrid service the number of seeders is irrelevant to you. -
Priority foreign language
: The language you set here will be shown first in the results. You can do this if you prefer a specific language. I leave this as None as I want English audio. -
Exclude qualities
: This option allows you to remove certain qualities from the search results. I exclude Screener and CAM sources. If you have slower internet or your devices aren't capable of playing 4K content, you may want to exclude 4K sources. -
Max results per quality
: This option will limit the number of results shown for each quality. I leave this blank to obtain all results. -
Video size limit
: This option will limit the size of the video. If your internet or device is not capable of streaming large files, you may want to set a limit. I leave this blank. -
Debrid provider
: Choose your Debrid provider if you are using one. If not, skip the rest of the options.tipIf you are using more than one debrid provider, you can choose a different provider in the same configuration and when you install the addon, you will get results from each provider you have chosen and given an API key for.
Torrentio will query the first debrid provider you choose and only if it doesn't find the torrent there will it query the next provider.
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API Key
: Click here. This link will take you to your debrid provider's website where you can obtain your API key. Copy that and paste it here. (Struggling to find the API key? click here) -
Debrid options
Don't show download to debrid
: These links will be displayed with a Debrid Download] in front of them. These are torrents that were found but not downloaded to the Debrid's servers. Clicking this link sends a request to your Debrid provider to start downloading that torrent. Clicking it poses no risk to you. I leave this unchecked.Don't show debrid catalog
: This will show a catalogue showing the videos you have watched before using your Debrid provider. I check this box as it is unnecessary clutter.Show P2P torrent links for uncached
: If checked, this will show links to stream torrents directly. There is almost no point to leaving this checked as it poses a risk to you if not in a country that doesn't care about piracy. I have this unchecked.
Now we are done configuring Torrentio.
The next step is to click Install
.
Doing so should automatically open Stremio prompting you to install once again.
KnightCrawler 👥 ☁️
Description
KnightCrawler is a fork of Torrentio.
KnightCrawler can be selfhosted or ElfHosted
However, a free, public instance is available on ElfHosted. We can use this instead of selfhosting it.
Configuration
To begin, head over to the configuration page
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Sorting
: By quality then size. If you are not using a debrid service, then do By quality then seeders . This is because without a debrid service you are reliant on the number of seeders. However, with a debrid service the number of seeders is irrelevant to you. -
Priority foreign language
: The language you set here will be shown first in the results. You can do this if you prefer a specific language. I leave this as None as I want English audio. -
Exclude qualities
: This option allows you to remove certain qualities from the search results. I exclude Screener, CAM and Unknown sources. If you have slower internet or your devices aren't capable of playing 4K content, you may want to exclude 4K sources. -
Max results per quality
: This option will limit the number of results shown for each quality. I leave this blank to obtain all results. -
Video size limit
: This option will limit the size of the video. If your internet or device is not capable of streaming large files, you may want to set a limit. I leave this blank. -
Debrid provider
: Choose your Debrid provider if you are using one. If not, skip the rest of the options.tipIf you are using more than one debrid provider, you can choose a different provider in the same configuration and when you install the addon, you will get results from each provider you have chosen and given an API key for.
Torrentio will query the first debrid provider you choose and only if it doesn't find the torrent there will it query the next provider.
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API Key
: Click here. This link will take you to your debrid provider's website where you can obtain your API key. Copy that and paste it here. (Struggling to find the API key? click here) -
Debrid options
Don't show download to debrid
: These links will be displayed with a Debrid Download] in front of them. These are torrents that were found but not downloaded to the Debrid's servers. Clicking this link sends a request to your Debrid provider to start downloading that torrent. Clicking it poses no risk to you. I leave this unchecked.Don't show debrid catalog
: This will show a catalogue showing the videos you have watched before using your Debrid provider. I check this box as it is unnecessary clutter.Show P2P torrent links for uncached
: If checked, this will show links to stream torrents directly. There is almost no point to leaving this checked as it poses a risk to you if not in a country that doesn't care about piracy. I have this unchecked.
Now that we are done configuring KnightCrawler, the next step is to click INSTALL
.
Doing so should automatically open Stremio prompting you to install once again. Click Install again and the addon should be installed.
MediaFusion 👥 ☁️
Description
MediaFusion is a universal stremio addon that provides a variety of content (including Live TV and Sports)
Check the features section of their GitHub page to see all that the addon has to offer.
This addon can be selfhosted or ElfHosted.
I will go through the setup using the free, public ElfHosted instance. If you don't want to selfhost but want more customisation, you can pay for your own instance on ElfHosted.
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page:
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Streaming Provider
- Here you can choose whether to use direct torrent or a debrid service or another provider. Select what you are using and then fill in the details below.- To authorise MediaFusion to your debrid service, you can either click
Authorise
, if present, or otherwise, you can enter your API key in theToken
field (Struggling to find the API key? Click here)
- To authorise MediaFusion to your debrid service, you can either click
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Catalog Configuration:
Here you can choose which content is available to you through MediaFusion. Simply select the content you want to see. I will provide some notes on specific options below.
Prowlarr Streams
- This will provide you with streams from Prowlarr. You should enable this to get more streams.Torrentio Streams
- This will provide streams from either Torrentio or Knightcrawler. On the public ElfHosted instance, it is configured to use KnightCrawler. Although you will get more streams by enabling this, if you already have Torrentio installed, you may want to disable this to avoid duplicate streams.Zilean DMM Streams
- This will provide you with streams obtained through Zilean, a DMM scraper. You should enable this to get more streams.Contribution Streams
- Enabling this provide a stream on movies and shows that allow you to upload torrent files or magnet links to MediaFusion for the community. You can read more about this hereLive Sport Events
- This will provide catalogues with ongoing live sports events. You should enable this if you want to watch live sports.Live TV
- This will provide catalogues with live TV channels. You should enable this if you want to watch live TV.Football
,Other Sports
, etc. - I believe these will provide catalogues with replays of different sports.Provider Watchlist Catalog
- This will provide a catalog displaying all the files you have watched using the provider. I leave this unchecked as it is unnecessary clutter.Show Catalogs in Stremio (& Kodi)
- This will show the catalogues in Stremio. I leave this checked as I want to see the catalogues for the content I have enabled.
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Parental Guides:
This will allow you to control the content that is displayed. You can filter by certification levels and nudity levels.
Certification Levels
- The different options you select are the type of content that will not appear in the catalogues. For example, if you selectAdult
, then any content with an adult certification will not appear in the catalogues. If you want to see all content, then you can selectDisable
.Nudity
- The optons you select will control the level of nudity in the content that appears in the catalogues. For example, if you selectSevere
, then any content with a severe nudity level will not appear in the catalogues. If you want to see all content, then you can selectDisable
.
infoThe certification levels and nudity levels are based on the information provided by IMDB. Sometimes, the data on IMDB can be provided by the community. Therefore, the accuracy of the information may not always be accurate.
To see what exact certification levels are covered by each option, see here
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Streaming Preferences:
Streaming Resolutions
- Here you can choose which resolutions you want to see. I leave all resolutions selected, however, if you have a slow internet connection or your device can't handle 4K content, you may want to deselect 4K.Quality Filter
- Here you can choose the types of quality you want to see. I uncheck CAM/Screener as I don't want to see CAM content.Set File Size Filter
- Here you can use a max file size. I leave this at the end for an unlimited file size as I want to see all the streams available.Sorting Priority
- Here you can choose the order in which the streams are displayed. I chooseCached
,Resolution
,Quality
,Size
- in that order. If you are not using a debrid service, then doResolution
andSeeders
. This is because without a debrid service you are reliant on the number of seeders. However, with a debrid service the number of seeders is irrelevant to you.Language
- If you choose to sort by languages, you can control the languages that show in the results and apply a sorting priority to them. Only the languages you select will show in the results. Whichever language is at the top of the list will be the first language to show in the results.
Max Streams per Resolution
- Here you can choose the maximum number of streams per resolution. I set this to 50 to get a large number of streams.Torrent Stream Display option
- Here you can choose how the torrent streams are displayed. I chooseShow parsed data
. Although there is a small chance that the parsed data is incorrect, it is usually correct and it is easier to read than the other options.
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External Services Configuration:
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MediaFlow: This is a service that allows you to proxy your streams through a server. You will have to either self host your MediaFlow Proxy server or pay for an instance at ElfHosted. You can read more about MediaFlows features and instructions on setting it up on its GitHub page.
By using MediaFlow, you can:
- Gain access to DRM protected live streams
- Use MediaFusion configured with the same debrid provider across different IP addresses. In simple terms, you can use the debrid account from different locations simulateneously (through MediaFusion). As all the streams are proxied through the same server, it will appear as if they are all coming from the same IP address / location.
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RPDB: This service allows you to have posters with ratings on them. To use this, you will need to obtain an API key. There is a free tier available. To obtain your API key, see this question in the FAQ
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Now that MediaFusion has been configured, click Install in Stremio
. This will open Stremio and prompt you to install the addon. Click Install again and the addon will be installed.
You can also click Share Manifest URL
and copy the URL into either the Stremio addon search bar or the add addon menu on Stremio Web.
Stremio-Jackett 👥 ☁️
Description
Stremio-Jackett is a self hostable addon that resolves torrent links using Jackett (It does not require a debrid service)
Stremio-Jackett can be selfhosted or ElfHosted.
For this guide, I will go through the setup using the free, public ElfHosted instance. If you don't want to selfhost but want more customisation, you can pay for your own instance on ElfHosted.
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page
Enable debrid service
- If you are using a debrid service, you can check this box. You will then see theDebrid Information
section below.Enable torrenting
- If you want to use torrents, check this box. If you are using a debrid service, there isn't a need to check this box.
If you are using a debrid service, you can fill in the Debrid Information
section.
Debrid Provider
- Choose your debrid provider.Debrid API Key
- Obtain your API key from your debrid provider and paste it here. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here)Metadata Provider
- You can select which metadata provider you want to use. I change this to TMDB. You will need to obtain an API key for this. If you are struggling to obtain an API key, click hereSorting
- I prefer to sort by size descending. This gives me the highest sized files first. I do this because, generally, the higher the size, the higher the bitrate and the better the quality. Although, in some cases, a lower sized file can have better quality.Quality Exclusion
- You can choose to exclude certain qualities. I check the boxes forCAMs
as I don't want to watch CAMs.Languages
- You can choose which languages you want to see. I only speak English so I only check English. I also check MULTi.Maximum size
- I set this to 500 to see all the results.Maximum results
- I set this to 100 to see all the results.
Peerflix 🇪🇸 👥
Description
Peerflix is an addon that can fetch movies and series torrents from different sources. The content is mostly in English and Spanish.
No configuration is needed, install it from one of the buttons above.
Orion 👥 ☁️ 📰
Description
Orion is an indexer for torrent, usenet and hoster links.
We will be using the Orion Stremio Addon to access the links that Orion can provide.
If you are using Orion for free, you have a limit of 100 links per day. Their cheapest plan is $0.50 / month for 1000 daily links. You can check the pricing on their website.
Configuration
To get started, we first need to create an account on Orion:
- Head over to Orion
- Click
GET FREE ACCOUNT
- Choose the registration type (email or username). I recommend username if you are testing as you can always add an email later.
- Fill in the username and password fields and click register.
Now that we have logged in, we need to configure our Orion account with any debrid services we are using.
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Once you are logged in, head to your account panel
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Click on the
Account
menu on the navigation bar on the left of the screen. -
Then click
Services
at the top. -
Choose the debrid service you are using and click
Add Service
.Depending on your provider, you either need to authorise Orion as a device by following the on-screen instructions after clicking
Authorise
or you need to paste your API key in the box provided. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here)
Finally, we need to configure the Orion Stremio Addon, head over to the Orion Stremio Addon Configuration page
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Orion API key
- You can find this on your account panel in the mainDash
page orAccount
->Profile
->API Key
. -
Link limit per search
- This is the maximum number of links that will be displayed per search.Depending on your plan, you may want to change this to lower values as each link that is displayed when you click on a movie/show counts towards your daily limit. I set mine to 10 (this means I can search for 10 movies/shows before I reach my daily limit on the free plan)
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Sorting
- The sorting options available here are much more varied compared to other addons. You can experiment with these to see which one you prefer. I still chooseSort by file size
. -
Video Quality
- I leave the default selection of options (4K (HD), 1080p (HD), 720p (HD), SD). The SCR means Screener and CAM means Camera. I exclude these as they are of lower quality.
The next step is to click Install
. This will open Stremio and prompt you to install the addon. Click Install again and the addon will be installed.
You can also click the clipboard button to copy the installation URL and paste it into the Stremio addon search bar or the add addon menu on Stremio Web.
Comet ☁️
Description
Comet is a self hostable torrent/debrid search addon.
One of its distinguishing features is that it supports using Proxy Debrid streams. This allows the use of Debrid streams on multiple IPs at the same time on the same account.
However, you will have to use comet exclusively, no other addon that uses the same debrid should be being used at the same time as it will have a different IP address to the proxy.
You can read more about its features on the Comet GitHub page
The proxy feature is not available on the public ElfHosted instance. You can use the public version with other addons just fine. It is only if you enable the proxy feature when self hosting (or using a custom ElfHosted instance) that you will have to use Comet exclusively.
Comet can be selfhosted or ElfHosted.
For this guide, I will go through the setup using the free, public ElfHosted instance. If you don't want to selfhost but want more customisation, you can pay for your own instance on ElfHosted.
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page
Indexers
- Choose which indexers you want to use. I leave all of them checked to obtain the most resultsLanguage
- Choose which language you want your results to have. I leave the following selected: Multi and English. You can select more if you are going to watch content in other languages (e.g. japanese for anime)Resolutions
- Choose which resolutions you want your results to have. I leave all of them selected to obtain the most results.Max Results
- The maximum number of results to display. I set this to 20 so I don't have as many results to scroll through. You can leave it at 0 to display all results.-Debrid Service
- Choose your debrid service.Max Size
- The maximum size of the torrent to display. I leave this at 0. If your internet is slow or your device is incapable of streaming large files, you can set a lower maximum size here.Debrid API Key
- Obtain your API key from your debrid provider and paste it here. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here)- Advanced Settings:
Result Format
- Choose the information you want to see in the results. I leave all of them selected.
Then either click Install
to open Stremio with a prompt to install the addon or click Copy Link
to copy the addon URL to paste into Stremio manually.
CometFR 🇫🇷 ☁️
Description
This is an instance of the Comet addon with French indexers. It is a torrent/debrid search add-on that provides fast and reliable streams for Stremio users.
Configuration
Indexers
- Leave all indexers selected to get the most results.Language
- Choose which language you want your results to have. I leave the following selected: Multi and English. You can select more if you are going to watch content in other languages (e.g. japanese for anime)Resolutions
- Choose which resolutions you want your results to have. I leave all of them selected to obtain the most results.Max Results
- The maximum number of results to display. I set this to 20 so I don't have as many results to scroll through. You can leave it at 0 to display all results.Max Size
- The maximum size of the torrent to display. I leave this at 0. If your internet is slow or your device is incapable of streaming large files, you can set a lower maximum size here.Debrid Service
- Choose your debrid service.Debrid API Key
- Obtain your API key from your debrid provider and paste it here. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here)- Advanced Settings:
Result Format
- Choose the information you want to see in the results. I leave all of them selected.
Then either click Install
to open Stremio with a prompt to install the addon or click Copy Link
to copy the addon URL to paste into Stremio manually.
Annatar ☁️
Description
This addon has been deprecated and is no longer maintained. The developer of this addon has moved on to Comet.
Annatar is a self hostable and fast torrent/debrid search addon.
It can be selfhosted or ElfHosted.
You can find a full description of Annatar on their GitHub page
I will go through the setup using the free, public ElfHosted instance. If you don't want to selfhost but want more customisation, you can pay for your own instance on ElfHosted.
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page.
You will see the following configuration page:
I will now go through each option:
-
Debrid Provider
- Choose your debrid provider, Real Debrid, AllDebrid, Premiumize and Debrid-Link are supported. -
Debrid API Key
- Obtain your API key from your debrid provider and paste it here. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here) -
Max Results
- Here you can choose from 3, 5 or 10. This is the maximum number of results that will be displayed. I choose 10 as I want to see the maximum number of results. -
Resolution
- You can select which resolutions you want to see. I leave all resolutions selected, however, if you have a slow internet connection or your device can't handle 4K content, you may want to deselect 4K. You can also deselect lower resolutions if you only want to see higher quality content. -
Video Quality
- You can select the video quality you want to see. I leave all selected.
After you have configured Annatar, click Install
. This will open Stremio and prompt you to install the addon. Click Install again and the addon will be installed.
Jackettio ☁️
Description
Jackettio is a self hostable addon that resolves streams using Jackett and a debrid service.
You can find a full list of features on the features section of their GitHub page.
Jackettio can be selfhosted or ElfHosted.
I will go through the setup using the free, public ElfHosted instance. If you don't want to selfhost but want more customisation, you can pay for your own instance on ElfHosted.
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page.
-
Indexers
- Choose which indexers you want to use. These are the websites that Jackett will scrape for torrents. I leave all of them checked to obtain the most results -
Indexer Timeout
- The time in seconds to wait for an indexer to respond. I leave this at 20. The time you set here is the time that stremio will wait for the addon to return results. If the addon takes longer than this time, it will not return any results. -
Qualities
- Select which qualities you want to see. I have720p
,1080p
and4K
selected. If you have a slow internet connection or your device can't handle 4K content, you may want to deselect 4K. -
Exclude keywords
- This settings can be useful to help filter out unwanted results. I leave this blank but if you are seeing a lot of unwanted results that contain a certain keyword, you can add that keyword here. -
Cached torrents sorting
- This settings controls the order that you see the cached results in Stremio. I set this toBy quality then size
. This is because I want to see the highest quality files first. -
Uncached torrents sorting
- This settings controls the order that you see the uncached results in Stremio. I set this toBy quality then seeders
. For uncached torrents, the number of seeders is important as you are reliant on the number of seeders to have it cached.tipThe cached results are shown with a [RD+], [AD+] or [DL+] in front of them. These results can be streamed immediately. The uncached results are shown without a plus - [RD], [AD] or [DL]. These results need to be downloaded to the debrid service before they can be streamed.
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Max torrents in search
- The maximum number of torrents to show in the search results. I set this to 20 to see the most results while also limiting the number of results to prevent the addon from taking too long to return results. -
Force include n series pack in search
- A series pack is a torrent that contains multiple episodes of a series. You can force the addon to include a specific number of series packs. Series packs are generally better as stremio can auto-play the next episode with them. I leave this to the recommended value of 2. -
Prioritize language
- Here you can choose which language you want to see first. I leave this unselected. -
Prepare next episode on debrid
- If checked, when you are watching a show, the next episode will be added to the debrid service to be ready to stream. I leave this checked so there is as little delay as possible between episodes. -
Debrid provider
- Choose your debrid provider. -
Debrid API Key
- Obtain your API key from your debrid provider and paste it here. (Struggling to find your API key? Click here) -
MediaFlow Proxy
- This is a service that allows you to proxy your streams through a server. You will have to either self host your MediaFlow Proxy server or pay for an instance at ElfHosted. You can read more about MediaFlows features and instructions on setting it up on its GitHub page.By using MediaFlow, you can:
- Use Jackettio configured with the same debrid provider across different IP addresses. In simple terms, you can use the debrid account from different locations simulateneously (through Jackettio). As all the streams are proxied through the same server, it will appear as if they are all coming from the same IP address / location.
After you have configured Jackettio, click Install
. This will open Stremio and prompt you to install the addon. Click Install again and the addon will be installed.
You may also right click the Stremio Link
link that pops up after clicking Install
and copy the link. You can then paste this link into the Stremio addon search bar or the add addon menu on Stremio Web.
Torbox ☁️ 📰
Description
The Torbox addon is an addon developed specifically for Torbox (a debrid service). It will not work with other debrid services (like Real-Debrid, Premiumize, etc).
Configuration
To install the Torbox addon:
-
Go to your Torbox Dashboard
-
Ensure you are logged in
-
Then go to the Settings page
-
Scroll down to the
Integration Settings
. -
Click
Access Stremio Addon
-
This should open a prompt in Stremio asking to install the addon. Click Install again.
tipIf you don't have the Stremio app installed, you can right click the
Access Stremio Addon
button and copy the link. Then paste it into the search bar in Stremio or if on Stremio Web (iOS too), click the + Add Addon button and paste the link in there. -
Once the addon has been installed, you can go back to the
Integration Settings
. You should now see configuration options for the Torbox addon. -
These are my personal configurations:
Qualities to Show
: This setting controls what qualities are shown in the results. I have all of them except CAM selected. This is because I don't want to see CAM quality content.Resolutions to Show
: This setting controls what resolutions are shown in the results. I have all of them selected. This is because I want to see all resolutions.Languages to Show
: This setting controls the language of the results. I have all of them selected. This is to maximise result.Cache Settings
: This setting controls what type of results are shown. As a reminder, cached results are results that are ready to stream immediately, and download results are results that need to be downloaded to the debrid service before they can be streamed. I selectCached and Download
. This is because I want to see all results, even if it is not cached so that I can cache it myself.Seeding Settings
: This setting controls whether torrents are seeded when you select one. I'm not sure what the difference between Auto and Always is. Never would mean that the torrent is not seeded. I selectAlways
. This is because I want to help seed the torrents I watch.Size Limits
: The next two settings control the size of the torrents shown. You can set a minimum and maximum size. Files that are smaller or larger than these sizes will not be shown. I leave the minimum size at 0 and maximum size at 200. This is because I want to see all results.Show adult rated streams/searches
: This setting controls whether adult content is shown in the results. I leave this unchecked. This is because I don't want to see adult content.Allow zipping content over 100 files
: This setting will zip a torrent if it has more than 100 files. You should leave this unchecked as you can't stream zipped content. -
Your configurations are updated automatically. You can now search for content in Stremio and the Torbox addon will provide results.
If you want to change your configurations, you can do so at any time by going back to the Integration Settings
and changing the settings there.
Easynews 📰
Description
This is the original Easynews addon that allows you to access Usenet content from Easynews within Stremio.
If you didn't already know, Easynews is required to use this addon. Please see the Usenet section for more information on how to set up Easynews.
Configuration
To configure and install the Easynews addon:
- Go to the configuration page.
- Enter your Easynews username and password.
- Click
Install
.
Easynews+ 📰
Description
The Easynews Plus addon was developed for various different reasons. You can read more about why it was developed on its announcement post on r/StremioAddons.
Same as the original Easynews addon, Easynews Plus requires an Easynews account to work.
Configuration
To configure and install the Easynews Plus addon:
- Go to the configuration page.
- Enter your Easynews username and password.
- Unlike the original Easynews addon, this addon has some configuration options, let me explain them:
- You can choose to sort the results by 3 factors. The order in which you set the 3 factors will be the order in which the results are sorted.
- Your 1st sort will be the primary sort, your 2nd sort will be the secondary sort, and your 3rd sort will be the tertiary sort.
- I would recommend leaving the sorts as the default settings, but you can change them if you want.
- Click
Install
.
JaMovies 🌐
Description
JaMovies' public instance is currently down, however, you can self-host it by following the instructions on the GitHub repository
(If this information is outdated, please let me know by creating an issue on the GitHub repository)
JaMovies is an addon that provides streams from various different providers.
Configuration
Since this addon requires no configuration, you can simply install it using one of the links above.
Stremify 🌐
Description
Stremify provides HTTP streams from a range of different sources for different languages. Some notable sources include DramaCool and GogoAnime.
Configuration
To install it:
- Head to the Stremify configuration page
- Check your desired sources
- Click Get Link
- Paste it into the search bar or if on Stremio Web (iOS too), click the + Add Addon button and paste the link in there.
DramaCool 🌐 ☁️
Description
This addon serves asian movies and dramas from dramacool.
You can find more information about the addon at the following links:
Configuration
TMDB Catalogs:
- Any items from these catalogs will have streams from other addons (not from the dramacool addon). This means it is purely for cataloging purposes.
DramaCool Catalogs / Kisskh:
- Any items from these catalogs will have streams from the dramacool addon and the dramacool addon only. i.e. no other addons will be queried for streams.
RPDB:
- If you would like to see ratings on the poster, you can enter your RPDB API key here. (How do I get a RPDB API Key?)
Real Debrid:
- If you have a Real Debrid account, you can enter your API key here. (How do I get a Real Debrid API Key?)
note
You will only get real debrid streams if there is a cached stream available. Otherwise, you will get the normal http streams.
Now, click on the Install
button to add the addon to your Stremio app or click on the Copy Link
button to copy the manifest URL to your clipboard.
You can then paste the link in Stremio to install the addon.
Shuflix 🌐
Description
Shuflix is an addon that provides HTTP streams.
Configuration
It requires no configuration so use one of the links above to install it.
MammaMia 🇮🇹 🌐
Description
This addon provides HTTPS Streams for Italian Movies, Series, Anime, and Live TV.
You need to have the Kitsu Addon installed in order to watch anime
You can find more information on the addon on the following links:
Configuration
On the configuration page, you can select all the providers you want to use.
I would recommend using all the providers for the most links and leaving Fast Search
disabled.
Once you have configured the addon, click on the Install
button to add the addon to your Stremio app or click on the Generate Link
button to get a link to install the addon.
You can then paste the link in Stremio to install the addon.
stremio-gdrive 🌐
Description
Stremio-gdrive is a self-hosted Stremio addon that allows you to view files from Google Drive.
For it to work, you will need to join some team drives. You can find some here.
Configuration
As mentioned earlier, this addon needs to be self-hosted.
You can use this GitHub repository to set it up.
Live TV & Sports
These addons can provide live TV channels, live sports and replays.
Formulio 👥
Description
Formulio is a Stremio addon that focuses on Formula One and MotoGP content.
You can find the announcement for this addon and more information on this reddit post
Configuration
Since Formulio requires no configuration, you can simply use one of the links provided above to install it.
Hooligan 🌐
Description
Hooligan is an addon that provides live streams for sports events.
You can look at the addons announcement post on r/StremioAddons for more information.
Configuration
Since Hooligan requires no configuration, you can use one of the links provided above to install it.
USA TV 🌐
Description
USA TV provides live channels from the US through HTTP streams (no torrents)
You can find the announcement for this addon and more information on this reddit post
Configuration
As USA TV requires no configuration, simply use one of the links provided above to install the addon.
- Mediafusion provides streams for live sports and replays. It also has a few live TV channels. The live streams are direct streams but the replays are torrents. You can find more information above, where I covered it previously.
- The MammaMia addon also provides live TV channels.
- If you have an IPTV provider, you can use the xtremio addon to watch content from your IPTV provider.
The basic setup for Stremio has now been completed. You can now search for a movie and you will be provided with high quality links to stream from.
However, your home page will be quite empty. The next section will go through how to populate your home page with popular movies and shows. You will also not have any subtitles, so I highly recommend that you continue to read this guide to the end to get the full experience.
It is also possible to populate your homepage with customised lists such as recommendations or a list that dynamically updates according to strict filters that you can customise. I will go through this in the Using Trakt section of this guide. I highly recommend that you read this section as it will provide you with a more personalised experience.
Catalogue Addons
These are the addons that provide the different catalogues (the rows of movies/shows) on your Stremio homepage.
There is one built-in addon called cinemeta which provides Popular and Featured Movies and Series. However, there may be some shows that provide more results with the TMDB addon, so I highly recommend that you install the TMDB addon.
It is possible to see ratings on the posters of the movies and shows.
Please see this question in the FAQ.
The order in which you install the addons is important. Stremio will display the catalogues in the order that you install the addons. There is currently no way to rearrange the order of the catalogues within Stremio. However, you can use this unofficial Stremio Addon Manager to change the order of the addons which would change the order that the catalogues are displayed in Stremio.
General Catalogues
These addons provide general catalogues of movies and shows such as popular, trending, new, featured, award-winning etc.
TMDB Addon
Description
The TMDB addon that will fetch data from The Movie Database to display Popular and New Movies and Series.
You should use this addon instead of Cinemeta as in some cases, it may have more up-to-date metadata, resulting in more links. TMDB also supports catalogues in several languages, whereas Cinemeta only supports English.
Configuration
- Head to the TMDB Addon Configuration page
- Configure the catalogue settings:
Ratings on Posters
: This will show the ratings on the posters of the movies and series. (How do I obtain a RPDB API Key?)Show Adult Content
: This will show adult content in the catalogue if enabled.
- Select your language
- Click Install.
- Stremio should now open and a prompt asking you to install should appear, click Install again.
The addon should now be installed.
IMDB Catalogs
Description
This addon will add a catalogue that fetches movies and shows from IMDB.
IMDB Catalogs can optionally use an RPDB API key to fetch ratings for the movies and shows and display them on the posters. To do this, you will need to obtain an RPDB API key
Configuration
If you don't want to use the RPDB API key, you can simply install the addon by using one of the links above, as the addon requires no other configuration.
To configure the addon with your RPDB API key:
- Head to the IMDB Catalog Configuration page
- Enter your RPDB API key after obtaining one
- Click Load
- Click Install Addon
Custom Catalogues
Description
This is not exactly an addon, but a tool that allows you to convert a list from a CSV file into a Stremio Catalogue.
You can find more information on how to do this at:
- Reddit: Create your own catalog from IMDB Lists
- Reddit: Create a catalog based on IMDB filtered results
You may also want to have a look at the browser extension which can create CSV files to create lists from using this tool from:
- Trakt
- letterboxd
- Rotten Tomatoes (Search only)
- Bestsimilar (+ option to download movies as a CSV list)
- TMDB
- Reddit (r/MovieSuggestions,r/televisionsuggestions,r/Letterboxd) creating lists only
- douban
Newest Movies
Description
This addon will provide the latest movies that are available
https://www.journey.co.il/stremio/9719661722857498/Newest%20Movies/preview.php
Streaming Service Catalogues
These addons will provide catalogues that pull movies and shows from popular streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ etc.).
I recommend only installing one of them. If you install multiple, you may see the same content multiple times on your homepage. You can try both to see which you prefer but I recommend Streaming Catalogs.
Streaming Catalogs
Description
This addon is very similar to CyberFlix. It only provides 2 catalogues for each streaming service instead of 4.
Configuration
- Head over to the Streaming Catalogs Configuration page
- Click on the filter providers by country and select Any.
- Select the streaming services that you want to see in your home page for Stremio.
- Optionally provide your RPDB API key to show ratings on the posters.
- Click Install addon and then when the Stremio app opens with a prompt asking to install, click Install again.
CyberFlix
Description
This Addon will fetch a list of movies from a range of different 3rd party streaming services as well as different catalogs for Kids, Anime, and Indian Movies. (It is recommended that you use the Kitsu Addon for Anime instead)
Configuration
To get started, head over to the configuration page
-
Click Setup
-
Select up to 60 different catalogues to display on your homepage. Click the arrows to select/deselect specific types of catalogues for a streaming service.
-
Click Next
-
Rearrange the order of the catalogues to your liking and click Next again
-
Optionally provide your RPDB API key to show ratings on the posters.
-
Then click Install on Stremio and a prompt should open in the Stremio app. Click Install on that prompt too.
Networks
Description
This addon will provide catalogues for TV shows on different networks. You can either have catalogues for the newest 100 TV shows or the most popular 100 TV shows on each network.
To install this addon, go to https://www.journey.co.il/stremio/networks.php to see the available networks. Each list is a separate addon so click on the title of the list you want and you will see an install button
Anime Catalogues
I will now go through some Anime catalogue addons. A reminder that these addons are only catalogue addons and do not provide any links themselves. However, Torrentio with the NyaaSi and AniDex providers enabled should provide you the necessary links.
The Stremify addon also provides streams from Gogoanime if you are looking for http streams.
Scroll up to the Stream Provider Addons section to see how to configure Torrentio and Stremify.
If you are planning to only watch on an android device, you may want to look into Aniyomi instead. It also has a torrentio extension that supports watching normal movies/show.
Kitsu
Description
This addon is focused on providing catalogues for Anime. It provides Top Airing, Trending, Most Popular, Highest Rated, and Newest.
You should always use this addon when you want to watch anime on Stremio. You are more likely to find more results using the catalogues from Kitsu compared to Cinemeta.
Configuration
Anime Kitsu requires no configuration.
Simply use one of the links provided above to install the addon.
Anime Catalogs
Description
This addon provides catalogs for anime from: MyAnimeList, AniDB, AniList, Kitsu. It also supports filtering by dubbed and supports RPDB for ratings on posters.
This addon is similar to the Kitsu addon but provides a lot more catalogues from different sources (AniList, Kitsu, MyAnimeList, AniDB)
Configuration
To get started, head to the Anime Catalogs configuration page. Now, you can configure the following settings:
-
Catalog settings:
Show only dubbed content
- If you want to see only dubbed content, enable this.Ratings on Posters
- This setting controls whether ratings are shown on the posters. You will need to provide an RPDB API key for this to work.
-
Choose Catalogs: Select the catalogues that you want to see on your homepage.
-
Click Install and then when the Stremio app opens with a prompt asking to install, click Install again.
animeo - AniList Catalogues and Tracking
Description
This is an addon that uses the AniList API to track your anime progress. It also provides the lists from your AniList account (Plan to Watch, Watching, etc.)
You can look at the GitHub page for animeo that has more information on the addon.
Configuration
- Head over to the animeo Configuration page
- Click
ANILIST LOGIN
at the top of the page and login with your AniList account. You will then be returned to the configration page - There are two options to configure, I will go through them now:
Kitsu entries only
: I recommend keeping this option checked. You will need the kitsu addon installed for this to work. This means that only when you are watching a title from the Kitsu addon will it be tracked. This is useful because it reduces the likelihood of incorrect titles being tracked.Only update anime already on my list
- This option makes it so that only anime that you are already tracking on AniList will be updated. I leave this unchecked as otherwise, new anime that I watch will not be tracked unless I manually add them on AniList.
- Click Install. (If this doesn't work, follow the instructions underneath the install button that says to copy the link and paste it into the stremio search bar or the add addon menu on stremio web.)
MAL Stremio Addon
Description
MAL Stremio Addon allows you to access your lists from MyAnimeList and track your progress.
Read the Usage section for information on how it works and its limitations.
Configuration
To install it, follow these steps:
- Head over to the MAL Stremio Addon Configuration page
- Click
Sign in with MyAnimeList
and login with your MyAnimeList account. You may have to try a few times if you haven't logged in on MAL already. - Press
Open in Stremio
and then clickInstall
on the prompt that appears. You can clickCopy Manifest URL
and paste it into the Stremio search bar or the add addon menu on Stremio Web if the prompt doesn't appear.
Other Catalogues
Popular People
Description
This addon will provide a catalogue for popular actors.
When you click on a specific actor, you are directed to their most popular movie.
You can find more information in the announcement post on r/StremioAddons
Go to https://www.journey.co.il/stremio/1/Popular%20People/preview.php to install it.
Subtitle Addons
Here are a list of working subtitle addons. This list may become outdated, please check the community addons list with the subtitle filter if none of these work.
OpenSubtitles v3
Description
OpenSubtitles v3 is an official Stremio addon that provides subtitles for movies and shows from OpenSubtitles.
OpenSubtitles Pro
Description
A Stremio addon that provides subtitles from OpenSubtitles.
Configuration
Search for the languages you want to have subtitles for and click Add language
to add them to your configuration.
From
- This setting allows you to filter the subtitles by their uploader. You can choose to show subtitles from all, users, or trusted.Include AI Translated
- This setting allows you to include subtitles that have been translated by AI.MovieHash + Auto Adjustment
- This setting will use the movie hash to try and find the subtitles made for the specific file you are watching. Otherwise, it will attempt to automatically adjust the subtitles to match the video.
SubDL
Description
A Stremio addon that provides subtitles from SubDL. Requires an API Key
Configuration
To use this addon, you need to register for an account and obtain an API Key. To do this, follow these steps:
- Register for an account or login if you already have an account.
- Once logged in, go to the API Key page and click on the
Copy API Code
button to copy your API Key. - On the addon configuration page, paste your API Key in the
API Key
field. - If you want to have subtitles for languages other than English, you can select them from the
Select Languages
dropdown. - Now that you have configured the addon, click on the
Install
orInstall (Web)
button to add the addon to your Stremio app.
SubSource
Description
A Stremio addon that provides subtitles from SubSource.net.
Configuration
Simply select your languages from the dropdown and click on the Install
or Install (Web)
button to add the addon to your Stremio app.
yifysubtitles by dexter21767
Description
This is a Stremio addon that provides subtitles from yifysubtitles.
Configuration
Simply select your languages from the dropdown and click on the Install
button to add the addon to your Stremio app.
MSubtitles
Description
A subtitle addon for stremio that provides subtitles from MSubtitles
LegendasDivx
Description
A subtitle addon for stremio that provides subtitles from LegendasDivx.
Configuration
This addon requires configuration as you need to provide your LegendasDivx access token. You need to register on the website and get your token.
End of inital setup
Done! You have now setup Stremio and have one of the best on demand streaming experiences available.
I highly recommend checking out the Extras section for more information on how to get the most out of Stremio. This includes using tracking services such as Trakt to get personalised recommendations and customised lists.
You can also check the FAQ for any questions you may have or the Troubleshooting page if you encounter any issues.