In this tutorial, I will guide you on how to install STBEmu Pro on FireStick. The steps apply to all Amazon Fire TV products, including the FireStick 4K, FireStick Lite, Fire TV Cube and FireStick 4K Max. However, we will first learn more about STBEmu Pro and what it does before jumping into the installation process.
What Is STBEmu Pro?
If you are an IPTV enthusiast, you might be aware of the words MAG Box and Set Top Box (STB). The STB is one of the longest-standing devices that convert video content to digital and analog TV signals. On the other hand, a MAG Box is a device specifically made to enable you to stream IPTV content on your TV.
STBEmu is short for STB Emulator, an IPTV app that lets you imitate a MAG Box. There are two STBEmu apps, the STBEmu and the STBEmu Pro. STBEmu is free, but you’ll have to put up with ads. On the other hand, STBEmu Pro costs $5.49 to give you a premium and ad-free streaming experience.
In laypeople’s terms, STBEmu Pro is an application that lets you add and configure IPTV services to stream content from the internet. Its user interface allows you to load your Internet channels and navigate around easily. If you know your way around IPTV services and configuration, this is one of the decent IPTV applications to use on your FireStick.
According to the developer, STBEmu supports the emulation of MAG 250, MAG270, and MAG 322. Because it’s an emulator, this app houses no content or channels. You need an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider to watch content on the app.
Attention, FireStick Users!
Governments and ISPs constantly monitor your online activity, and accessing copyrighted content on your Fire TV Stick could lead to serious trouble. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone. I strongly recommend getting the best FireStick VPN to mask your IP address and securely stream your favorites.
I personally use ExpressVPN, the fastest and most secure VPN available. Not only is it easy to install on any device, it comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, if you're not 100% satisfied, you can always get a refund. ExpressVPN is currently also offering a whopping 3 extra months free on their annual plan!
Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick
Is STBEmu Pro Safe and Legal?
STBEmu is a third-party app. The fact that this app is not listed on the Amazon App Store raises a red flag. However, I scanned the APK file on VirusTotal, and it wasn’t flagged as malicious.
Several factors come into play to establish an app’s legality, such as copyright and licenses, user location, and where the app sources its content. For this reason, FireStickTricks.com cannot verify whether STBEmu Pro is legal or not.
We do not condone piracy. However, you can always maintain your privacy by using ExpressVPN with STBEmu Pro.
How to Install STBEmu Pro on FireStick
As I mentioned, STBEmu Pro is unavailable on the Amazon App Store. For this reason, you can’t install it directly on your FireStick. Instead, you need to sideload the APK file using the Downloader app, then install the app on FireStick.
I’ll divide the installation process into two parts: preparing your FireStick to download a third-party app and sideloading the app through the Downloader app.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
Part 1: Prepare Your FireStick To Download STBEmu Pro
The first step is to install the Downloader app. You can use the Find > Search option on the home screen to get Downloader from the Amazon Store.
The second step is to enable Downloader for sideloading. By default, your FireStick does not allow the installation of third-party apps. Therefore, you need to tweak some settings to allow your FireStick to install a third-party app. This factor brings us to the second step, allowing installation from unknown sources. To do this, navigate to the Developer options under Settings and turn on Apps from Unknown Sources.
Follow our guide on how to install Downloader and how to enable it for sideloading.
If you already have the Downloader app on your FireStick and the settings set to allow installation from unknown sources, skip to part 2.
Part 2: Install STBEmu Pro on Your FireStick
Follow the below steps to sideload STBEmu Pro on your FireStick:
1. On your FireStick home screen, click My Apps.
2. Navigate to the Downloader app and click on it.
3. Click the URL box.
4. Enter the following URL: firesticktricks.com/stbe and click Go, then wait a few moments for the APK file to download.
Note: Kindly note that FireStickTricks.com doesn’t host this APK. The URL points to an external source.
5. Click Install.
6. Click Done.
7. Click Delete to remove the APK file from your FireStick.
8. Click Delete again to confirm the previous action.
This is how you install STBEmu Pro on FireStick.
Your FireStick / Fire TV is now all ready to stream your favorite content. However, before you start, I would like to warn you that everything you stream online is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming free movies, TV shows, Sports might get you into legal trouble.
Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and is very easy to install on Fire TV / Stick.
We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on your Fire Stick / Fire TV, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.
Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.
Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.
Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.
Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
How to Use STBEmu Pro on FireStick
STBEmu Pro has a simple user interface that is easy to navigate. You’ll see three options when you launch the app: Configure application, Restore Settings, and Close. Press the Configure application option to configure the app to run your portal.
Clicking Configure application leads you to a new menu with four sections. These sections are Common settings, Configure keymaps, Profiles, and About. The Common Settings sub-menu lets you customize several aspects of the app, such as App language, UI visibility time, screen orientation, navigation bar, overlay buttons, and more.
To configure the app for your IPTV portal, open Settings, then configure your profile. You can configure more than one profile. After adding your profile, customize the settings, including the audio language, aspect ratio, and subtitles.
If you want to change your settings and profile data after configuration, click on the four horizontal lines at the top right corner of the home screen. A menu appears containing four sections to customize your app settings and streaming experience further. You can change your profile data, reload the portal, sort the keymaps or restore default settings from this menu.
If you intend to use STBEmu Pro frequently, I recommend adding an app shortcut to your FireStick home screen. If you’d like help adding STBEmuPro shortcut to your device’s home screen, follow our guide to creating app shortcuts on FireStick.
FAQs
What Is the Difference Between STBEmu Pro and STBEmu?
The main difference between STBEmu and STBEmu Pro is the former is free while the latter is premium. You make a one-time payment of $5.49 to purchase STBEmu. Additionally, STBEmu has in-app ads, while STBEmu Pro is ad-free.
Is STBEmu Pro Good?
Yes! STBEmu is a great IPTV application that emulates the MAG Box devices to give you excellent IPTV content streaming. In addition, it has a simple user interface that lets you easily navigate and organize your channels and content.
Does STBEmu Pro Work on FireStick?
Yes! STBEmu Pro is compatible with all Amazon Fire TV products, including the FireStick, FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K, and Fire TV Cube.
How To Exit STBEmu Pro on FireStick?
To exit STBEmu Pro on FireStick, click on the four horizontal lines at the top right, navigate to Exit and click on it.
Winding Up
I hope you’ve learned how to install STBEmu Pro on FireStick. It is a great IPTV application that allows you to add and configure IPTV services to stream content from the internet. It is compatible with several devices, including the FireStick. Please share your thoughts on the application with us in the comments section.
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