How to Install & Use Stremio on FireStick / Android TV

In this guide, I will show you how to install Stremio on FireStick, Fire TV, FireStick 4K, FireStick Lite, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, and Android TV.

What is Stremio?

Stremio is a media streaming service that lets you watch movies, shows, and other online content. This service is supported on many devices, including computers, mobile phones, FireStick, and smart TVs.

Like Kodi, the media player does not host any content. Instead, it lets you install addons that scrape content from online sources. These addons include official and third-party addons, commonly known as Community addons.

Unlike Kodi, Stremio addons are installed online and not in local storage. This is good news for low-storage devices like FireStick and most Android TV boxes.

Another difference between Stremio and Kodi is the ease of addon installation and navigation. For Stremio, you don’t need to install repositories or builds. In just a few clicks, you’ll have installed the addons.

The addons on Stremio are tied to your Stremio account. Therefore, you can access your Stremio content on various devices without installing addons individually on each device. For instance, if you install the addons on your mobile phone app, you can access the same addons on your FireStick.

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

Is Stremio Safe & Legal?

Stremio is available for download on several app stores, including Google Play and Apple Store. However, it is unavailable on the Amazon App Store, raising some eyebrows for Fire TV users. While we can’t verify the reason for the app’s omission from the Amazon Store, we can examine the app’s safety using VirusTotal, a reliable antivirus tool.

As you can see from the scan result below, Stremio is safe. All 92 security vendors on VirusTotal gave it a green light.

When it comes to legality, Stremio sends some mixed signals. Being available on official app stores places some confidence in its legitimacy. However, the same app raises legal concerns because it allows you to install third-party addons. These addons let you stream videos from unverified sources.

FireStickTricks.com can’t determine whether third-party addons are legal. Therefore, it’s best to watch only the copyright-free content in the public domain.

Furthermore, I recommend using a VPN to maintain your privacy whenever you stream on Stremio. A quality VPN, like ExpressVPN, will hide your streaming activities and keep you anonymous.

How to Install Stremio on FireStick

Stremio isn’t available on the Amazon App Store. The only way to install it on FireStick is to sideload it from the official Stremio website.

Sideloading is the manual installation of the app using the Downloader app. The following steps will guide you through the process.

 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 FireStick To Sideload the Stremio App

Follow the steps below to install the Downloader app and change the FireStick settings to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources:

1. From the FireStick home screen, click Find > Search. In the search bar, type Downloader, find Downloader in the search results, and click on it. The app will open. Select Get or Download to install the app on FireStick.

2. After installing the Downloader app, return to the Fire TV home screen and navigate to Settings>My Fire TV> Developer Options.

You will see one of the following two options depending on your FireStick device version:

• Option 1 - Install Unknown Apps: Click it and proceed to the next step to enable Downloader.
• Option 2 - Apps from Unknown Sources: Click this option and then click Turn On on the following prompt. Skip the next step.

Part 2: Stremio on FireStick Installation Steps

Following are the steps to install the Stremio app on FireStick.

1. Go to your Apps & Channels and select the Downloader app. You may use the Downloader app frequently. So, you might want to move it to the home screen.

2. Click the URL field.

3. Enter the URL stremio.com and click Go.

Note: This URL leads to the official website of Stremio. FireStickTricks.com is not associated with this website or the app developers.

4. Scroll down the Stremio website and click All Downloads.

5. On the following webpage, scroll to the Stremio for Android TV section. Click on the Stremio ARM APK.

6. The file will begin to download.

7. Wait for the Stremio APK to download. Click Install.

8. When the app is installed, don’t click Open yet. Instead, click Done.

9. Click Delete. We delete the APK file because it is no longer needed, and deleting it saves space in your limited FireStick storage.

10. Click Delete again.

You have successfully installed Stremio on FireStick. Keep reading to learn how to start using Stremio on your device.

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 Stremio on FireStick

If you intend to use Stremio regularly, create a shortcut on the FireStick home screen. Click the All Apps icon to show the downloaded apps.

Scroll down through the apps and select Stremio.

This is what the Stremio welcome page looks like.

To access content on the app, you need a Stremio account. An account lets you sync your installed addons and watchlist across various devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Stremio account. If you don’t have one, I have covered how to sign up for one below.

Sign Up for Stremio and Log in to the app

Follow the steps below to register a Stremio account:

1. On your computer browser, go to www.stremio.com. Click Login.

2. Select Sign Up With Email.

3. Enter your email and password in the provided fields. Confirm the password, then select the provided boxes to agree to the terms and conditions. Lastly, click Sign Up.

That’s it. You have created a Stremio account. Let us discuss how to log in and use  Stremio on FireStick. Return to the Stremio welcome screen on the FireStick. It looks something like this:

Scan the QR Code if you’ve already signed in to Stremio on the mobile app. Alternatively, open your browser and go to the provided web address.

A user panel login screen will appear. Enter your Stremio account details and click Sign In.

After signing in to your Stremio account using the provided link, your FireStick will be remotely connected.

Alternatively, you can log in directly using the FireStick app. Click Manual Log In at the bottom. On the next screen, sign in with your email address and password.

Note: If you still haven’t created a Stremio account, sign up using the FireStick app. Click the Sign-Up button at the bottom of the login screen.

You can also sign up or sign in with Facebook on a mobile or computer from the official website. However, Facebook sign-up is not anonymous because your activity log will be tied to your account.

Email sign-up will maintain your privacy and anonymity when used with a VPN. Keep the following points in mind:

• Sign up for Stremio using a new email account. You don’t want to link your streaming activities to an email address that can be traced back to you.
• While creating the new email address, keep the VPN turned ON

How to Use Stremio on FireStick & Android TV Box

This is the Stremio app’s home screen. It features tabs for Popular Movies, Popular Series, Featured Movies, Featured Series, YouTube Channels, and Public Domain Movies.

To explore content, select the Discover tab. This section gives you three exploring options: movies, series, and channels. You can then narrow down your search by using the filters.

For example, you can select Movies, popular, and defaults. You can also change the category to Series and browse by popularity or Default. Lastly, you can choose the Channels and view the top or default ones.

The Library section of the Stremio FireStick app is where you will find the movies and shows you have previously watched. In short, it’s where you find your watchlist.

We now come to the most crucial section of the Stremio app: Addons. It is at the bottom of the dropdown menu. Addons let you stream content.

You can’t do that without the addons. To understand Stremio Addons, I have created a completely different section below.

How to Install Addons on Stremio

Just like Kodi, you need the addons to watch your favorite content. However, unlike Kodi, the Stremio addons are installed online and not in your local storage.

This arrangement is excellent for low-storage devices like FireStick and Android TV Boxes. You may install multiple addons without worrying about space.

The other advantage of the online installation of Stremio addons is that you need to install them only on one device, and they are synced across all devices.

The distinct drawback is that Stremio can access all your streaming activities. Hence, it becomes crucial to use Stremio with a VPN.

Stremio supports two types of addons:

– Official
– Community

You’ll also find pre-installed addons in a third category: Installed. Some pre-installed addons include Cinemeta, YouTube, Watch Hub, Open Subtitles, and Public Domain Movies.

Community addons let you stream free movies and shows. These are the third-party addons created by independent developers.

This guide will focus on the Community addons. As I write this guide, Superflix, BT4G, Hanime.TV, and AnimeAR by Dexter are the most popular Community addons for Stremio.

Following are the steps to install the community addons:

1. Click the menu icon in the top-left corner of the Stremio main screen and select Addons from the dropdown.

2. You will notice that the Installed addons are selected by default. Click on the three dots to show the other categories. Scroll through the categories and choose Community.

Note: You may also filter the addons by the type of content. Click the first menu where it says All, and you can filter by Movies, Series, Channels, or others.

3. Select the addon you want to install from the community tab.

4. Click Install or Configure to install it on your Stremio app. The button says Configure if the addon is pre-installed on the Stremio app.

5. Once the addon is installed, the Install/Configure button should change to Uninstall.

That will be all! You are ready to start streaming your favorite content with Stremio on FireStick. Here is how you do it:

1. Choose the content you wish to watch, say a movie or an episode.
2. Click a streaming link to start watching.

How to Install Stremio on the Android TV Box

If you have an Android Box that runs on the stock Android OS (similar to the one used in Android mobiles), you can install Stremio directly from the Google Play Store.

If you have an Android Box with true TV Android OS (such as Mi Box, Nvidia Shield, or Google TV), you must sideload the Stremio app.

Read: How to Sideload Apps on Android TV Box

We will use the Downloader app to install Stremio. Here are the steps to sideload Stremio on Android TV Box:

Note: The Android TV interface varies across devices. Therefore, the following images may be different from your TV. However, the basic idea is the same – install the Downloader app from the Google Play Store and sideload Stremio using Downloader.

1. Open Google Play Store (if it is not on the home screen, run it from the app drawer by clicking the Apps icon on the left).

2. Search the Play Store with aftvnews to find the Downloader app (you may not find it by typing its name). Click Downloader when you see it in the search results.

3. Click Install on the following window.

4. Click Open to run Downloader (you may also run it from the app drawer by accessing the Apps section).

5. Click Allow when the Downloader app asks for access to file and media access.

6. Click OK on this prompt (it appears only the first time you run Downloader).

7. Click Go after typing in the following URL: https://www.firesticktricks.com/st.

8. Wait while the Downloader app downloads the Stremio APK file onto your Android Box storage.

9. If you haven’t enabled installation from unknown sources for Downloader, the following prompt will be displayed. Click Install.

10. Switch on the toggle next to Downloader and press the back button on your remote.

11. Click Install.

12. Click INSTALL again on this window.

13. Once Stremio is installed on your Android Box, let’s delete the Stremio APK file from the storage. Click DONE.

14. Click Delete.

15. Click Delete again.

16. We will now open the Stremio app. Because sideloaded apps are not displayed in your app drawer, you cannot access Stremio from the Apps section. Instead, click Settings.

17. Click Apps.

18. Scroll down and click the Stremio Beta app.

19. Click Open to run Stremio on an Android TV Box.

FAQ’s

Can I install Stremio on FireStick?

You can install the Stremio app on FireStick by sideloading it from the official website. Use a sideloading tool like the Downloader app.

Is Stremio free?

Yes, Stremio is a free app with no subscription or other charges. All you need is a Stremio account, which you can create using email or your Facebook profile.

Do I need to update the Stremio app on FireStick manually?

Yes, you must manually update the Stremio app by installing the latest version on FireStick. However, you don’t need to uninstall the old app. Install the new app over the old one so you don’t lose data and settings.

Wrapping Up

This post demonstrated how to install Stremio on FireStick. Stremio is an excellent Kodi alternative. This media player lets you stream movies, TV shows, anime, music, and more through addons. It beats Kodi in that it stores the downloaded addons on the cloud instead of in the device storage. This makes it a great media player for devices with low storage, such as the Amazon FireStick.

Related:

• How to Install FilmPlus on FireStick
• Install CyberFlix TV on FireStick
• HD Streamz on FireStick
• How to Install Cinema APK on FireStick

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