We are currently experiencing the full revolution of streaming content. Countless series, movies, documentaries and much more arrive on subscription platforms daily. Some are exclusive content from Netflix, HBO or Disney +, and others we can find them in different places. A real chaos when looking for something specific that we want to see.
Install Stremio on Amazon Fire TV: Video Tutorial
But, what would you think if we told you that there is a place where you can control all this and, in addition, be able to watch YouTube, television channels and many more interesting features? Today we tell you everything you need to know about Stremio and how you can install it on your Amazon Fire TV.
If you prefer to follow this guide with us instead of reading the steps, here we leave you our video tutorial so that you can carry out the installation in an easy way and do not get lost during the process. However, throughout the post you will see some extra recommendations to improve your Stremio installation, as a compilation of the best plugins for this software, so we also invite you to take a look at the text once you finish the tutorial.
What is Stremio?
The first and most important thing is to introduce yourself to Stremio. And, the truth is that it is not something new, since it has been in development for several years now and every so often it undergoes improvements thanks to updates that are progressively refined.
Does the name ring a bell? Kodi? Well, Stremio is a very similar software. It is a open source app which is available for various platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Widows, Linux, etc. This service works as a kind of media catalog that allows us to perform different functions:
- Through the search engine, we can locate the platform where we can watch a series or movie that we want to find.
- Discover new content thanks to the continuous updates of the platform's catalogue.
- Make a watch list of series and movies and even know which chapters we are going for specifically.
- Watch TV shows live or on demand.
- Consume podcasts of all types and genres.
And this is only the beginning of a long etcetera. As was the case with Kodi, we can install certain "programs" on it. These are called Add-ons and are service extensions that allow us to carry out certain actions. We will have some developed by the platform itself that, for example, will allow us to follow YouTube channels or activate the subtitles of the content we are watching. These extensions are totally legal and free of any type of malicious software.
But, as it is an open source system, like Kodi, we can find many other add-ons created by the community itself. In this case, some allow us to manage, for example, torrents, watch paid channels and a lot of other actions inside or outside the law. talking to you about this we do not intend to incite you Nor do we mean that you make illegal use of Stremio, quite the opposite. At El Output we want to inform you of all the benefits that we can find in this app, and then the use that each user makes of it is their own responsibility.
Best of all, as we told you a few lines ago, this is a multiplatform service that is also completely free. And, among all the places where we can use Stremio are the Amazon Fire TV. This will give us the opportunity to take advantage of all its advantages on any screen compatible with said accessories. But, yes, the installation can be slightly more complex than in other computers.
How to install Stremio on an Amazon Fire TV?
Now that you know what Stremio is all about, it's time to explain how you can install it on your Amazon Fire TV. You can rest easy because, if you follow all the steps that we show you below, in just 10 minutes you will have it installed on your Fire TV and fully operational to request anything from it.
Unlike what happens in equipment with Android TV (either a smart TV or a TV Box), Stremio app not showing up anywhere if we look for it through the Amazon application store. This usually happens quite often on Fire TVs because Amazon places certain restrictions on applications that do not strictly comply with its policy.
However, as you probably know, the Fire OS system is based on Android, so if we take the correct steps, we can bypass the manufacturer's limitations and be free to install what we want.
Install Downloader
So, to start this process, we will need to install a browser with a download system to our Fire TV. This first step is extremely simple:
- Access the search section of your Fire TV that is indicated with a magnifying glass to the left of the menu bar of its interface.
- Now write "Downloader" in this search bar to locate the app we need. As we have mentioned, this will help us download files and incorporates a web browsing system.
- Click “Install” to add it to your Amazon Fire TV app catalog.
Activate the installation of third-party apps
The second step that you need to do at this moment, to avoid problems when downloading, is to give permits to the team for download and install apps from unknown sources. This is as simple as:
- Go to the Fire TV settings. You will quickly locate these in the options carousel with the icon of a gear.
- Once here, search and click on the "My Fire TV" section.
- Now go to the “Developer Options” section.
- Here locate "Install unknown apps" and click on it to enter the catalog.
- All you have to do now is look for the "Downloader" application, press it and select the "Activated" option.
Download and Install Streamio from Downloader
This process that we have just explained will allow us to install any third-party application that we download through "Downloader". Now you just have to open Downloader to continue the process:
- On the main screen of the interface of this application you will see a bar to write that is under the phrase "Enter a URL...". Here you must write “Stremio” and then click on “GO”.
- This will make the browser search the internet for possible related results (as if it were Google). Be careful with the first results because they are ads. The correct address in which we must enter (using the cursor to navigate) is stremio.com.
- When you are inside this website, press the menu of the three lines in the upper left corner. In the drop-down you will have a sub-menu in which you can see, among other options, “Download”. Click on it to enter it.
- Now go scrolling down until you reach the Android devices section. And, among all the options, click on the first one that says "Stremio ARM APK". The most current version.
The selected version of Stremio will automatically begin to download to our team. When finished, we will be redirected to a new screen that will ask us if we want to install the application. Click on “Install” to confirm and finish the process. Following this process step by step, after a few minutes, you will have Stremio among the applications installed on your Amazon device.
To locate this application you will only have to go to the section of apps installed on the computer. This is in a different place depending on which interface version your Fire TV has. If you cannot locate it, you can take a look at some videos that we leave you below with a "guided tour" through the entire system in the two versions that you can have.
Here we explain everything you need to know about the latest interface update of Fire TV Sticks.
It's that easy to install Stremio. When accessing you will have to enter your account and password, or create one, and you will be able to enjoy all its advantages and benefits for lovers of multimedia content.
How to Add Add-Ons to Stremio
Once you have Stremio installed, a good idea is to vitaminize it with Add-ons. Add-ons are small applications that are added to this system to improve the user experience or access content catalogs that exist on the Internet. Its operation is very similar to what Kodi already has, and there are a lot of different add-ons that we can install on our device.
However, the first thing to do is learn how to add the add-ons to our library. To add plugins to your Stremio, do the following:
- On the Stremio home page, click 'Settings'.
- Now, click on 'Add-ons'.
- Now, scroll to the point where it says 'Official Add-ons'. Check 'install' on the plugin you want to add to your system.
- Go back to the home page, select an add-on you just installed and that's it.
Add third-party Add-ons
Stremio allows users to create their own plugins and publish them. Most of the Add-ons available for this system have been created by the community. Stremio does not control them, so you will have to be careful what you download. You should also know that Stremio cannot fix problems caused by third-party add-ons.
To install this type of add-ons, you must return to the same point that you saw in the previous section. Only instead of checking 'Official Add-ons', we'll check the list 'Community'.
Once that is done, we can see a whole list of applications that can make us enjoy a much more complete experience on our television. The list of compatible add-ons is immense, although we recommend that you look for information before installing any of them on your system. In the next section we will discuss some of the most interesting add-ons for Stremio.
The best add-ons for Stremio
There are many interesting add-ons for Stremio. We will limit ourselves to telling you the best legal extensions, whether they are official or created by third parties. If you want to give your Fire TV Stick a bit of life with Stremio, don't miss these add-ons that we are going to talk about below:
Netflix
Your Fire TV Stick now allows access to Netflix. But if you want to have everything in the same place and not have to leave the app, it's not a bad idea to install this add-on. To use it you will have to log in with your account. Another advantage of this is that you will be able to locate Netflix series and movies through the Stremio search engine itself.
opensubtitles
This is one of the most used Stremio add-ons and also one of the most valued. Allows you to automatically download subtitles from an online database and add them to the current playback.
Former Addons
With this app, we will be able to access a large catalog of films and documentaries in the public domain, that is, they are no longer protected by copyright because they have expired. If you like the classics, you can't miss this add-on for Stremio.
Zooqle
It is a content aggregator. You can put the web or service you prefer as a source and stream content from there. The possibilities are very wide.
VODE
It is used to find free independent movies. It is an official add-on designed just to promote the content indie. If you like to research and discover movies from other countries, you'll love this add-on.
YouTube
YouTube is an official Stremio plugin that comes installed by default. If you frequently watch YouTube videos, this plugin can help you watch ad-free content. The addon also notifies you of new uploads and offers recommendations based on your viewing history.
However, there are some things that the YouTube Stremio plugin cannot do. For example, it will not allow you to access your YouTube account, so you will not have access to your playlist. You also won't be able to stream YouTube TV content.
iberian
It's a kind of Swiss army knife. Many users consider this add-on to be the most interesting of all. It is used to locate other add-ons, as well as playlists and on-demand content. Iberian is the perfect application to discover other hidden gems for Streamio and thus unleash its full potential.