How to set up and use Stremio with Real-Debrid on Android TV [2024]

Last Updated on August 18, 2024 by Tim Wells

What is Stremio?

Stremio is a streaming app available on Android TV via the official Google Play store. Its function is similar to addons in Kodi, allowing you to browse and find the latest content to watch. Being a standalone app, it provides faster loading time and more integrated user experience than using kodi with addons. The app is also highly customizable, and it even supports using Kodi as the player for content.

Similar to Kodi, Stremio requires addons to access your favorite content. However, unlike Kodi, Stremio’s addons are installed online rather than on your local storage. This setup is ideal for devices with limited storage, such as FireStick and Android TV Boxes, allowing you to add numerous addons without concerns about running out of space. Additionally, because Stremio’s addons are installed online, you only need to set them up on one device, and they will automatically sync across all your devices.

How do I install Stremio on my Android TV device?

Google Play Store

You can easily install Stremio via the Google Play store on any Android TV Device. Just head into the google play store app that’s already pre-installed on your Android TV. To do that, go into “Apps” at the top of the screen.

Click on “Google Play Store”.

Hit “up” button on your controller to go to search.

Enter “Stremio” into the search bar and you should be able to install the app here. Since I’ve already installed the app, it only shows “open”.

Install via APK – Stremio Official Website

Alternatively, you can also go to the official Stremio website to download their APK files.

Scroll down to “Android TV” logo. The download links for APK files are on the right. Select the version for your particular android TV device.

For example, ARM64 for Nvidia Shield Pro.

ARM for most of the TVs and streaming boxes.

Setting Up Plugins

Safety and Legality

In terms of safety, Stremio should be safe as it is an app from the official Google Play Store.

Before we dive deeper into the plugins, it is important to note that it is impossible for us to determine whether certain plugins are legal or not in your particular country. We have readers from all over the world and the legal definitions vary significantly from country to country. Readers will have to determine on their own if the behaviors are legal in their particular countries.

Set Up Torrentio on PC / Mac

While the Stremio is available as a client on many devices, set up is still easier done on a computer. Installation on your computer is highly recommended. Once you are done with the setup on the PC, it will automatically sync across all your devices.

Open your newly installed Stremio Client.
Go to the configuration website for Torrentio.
Fill in the settings based on your preferences. You can always adjust them again by reinstalling the plugin.
Remember to choose “RealDebrid” as your debrid provider.
Login to your real debrid account.
Go to the Real Debrid API token settings page.
Copy and paste the API to the form.
Click “install” and it should open your Stremio client.
Enjoy!

Wrapping Up

Strong Competitor to Kodi

Stremio offers several notable advantages, including automatic synchronization of addons and settings across all devices, which simplifies access to your content no matter where you are. The software is highly customizable, allowing integration with various media players like Kodi and JustPlayer, and it seamlessly connects with Trakt for tracking your viewing habits. However, it does have some drawbacks: it does not support mixed playback of online and local media, limiting you to streaming content only. This means users cannot play locally stored files through Stremio, which could be a limitation for those who prefer a hybrid media experience.

FAQ’s

Is Stremio free?

Yes. Stremio is a free software to use on any platform.

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Tim Wells

Tim Wells got his first computer at the age of ten and hasn't stopped tinkering ever since. After discovering Android TV boxes in 2013, he created a popular Android PC Review website and guided it to over 8 million pageviews before stepping away in 2018.

After a brief hiatus from the industry he's back at the helm of AndroidTVNews.com to bring Android TV and TV boxes to the forefront of the streaming world.

When he's not writing, he spends as much time as he can with his beautiful wife and his bulldog.