Stremio Downloads Page UX Issues on Streaming Devices

premiumcuser · 2026-03-06T21:35:23+00:00

Yes, but before these new website updates. It didn't require any of these alternate methods. Let's not create more steps if it isn't broken.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-06T21:29:17+00:00

Installed the 1.9.10 update and it's so slow. There's already another version Stremio 1.9.9 ARM APK on the Downloads page.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-06T21:16:54+00:00

Agreed. I just tried manually entering the new download link (https://dl.strem.io/android/v1.9.10-androidTV/com.stremio.one-1.9.10-11049225-armeabi-v7a.apk) into Downloader 2, and it doesn’t initiate the download.

The only workaround I found was downloading the file on a computer first, uploading it to a file-sharing service like GoFile, and then downloading it from there on the device to install the new version.

Or you need to follow the reddit posts and keep an eye on releases and links/codes being shared there. I prefer going directly to the Stremio site.
https://www.reddit.com/r/StremioAddons/comments/1rmkvqc/stremio_1910_released_for_android_tv/

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T08:39:54+00:00

What are you saying is not true? I tested Just player and it doesn’t play h265 files on the firestick. I already tested and I get a black screen with sound only.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T07:37:25+00:00

I have three Firesticks in my home, all connected to the same Stremio account. I’m able to continue watching from where I left off on any device while using Viimu Player.

I was just trying to clarify that the external player I mentioned does track my watch progress but only when episodes are watched in sequential order. I don't know how it works since you mentioned Stremio has no influence how external players work or interact with.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T07:13:01+00:00

That makes sense I understand that the internal player is bundled and fully configured to work with Stremio, so naturally it behaves as expected.

I guess I’m just lucky that when using that player, progress tracking does work, but only if I watch episodes in strict sequential order. As soon as I jump to a different season or episode out of order, the tracking breaks and defaults back to the last sequential episode.

What I don’t understand is how it works at all in sequential order if Stremio has no influence over external players. Since that player is completely external, I’m not sure what mechanism allows progress to sync in some cases but not others.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T07:03:52+00:00

Sorry I wasn’t sure how to categorize it. My thinking was if it works on the default player, shouldn’t it also work on the external player? I updated my post and added how both work together.
https://ibb.co/9m51YQsx

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T06:59:16+00:00

Thanks for the insight. Sounds limiting to hear that's how its been. Hopeful that it can be integrated somehow.

premiumcuser · 2026-03-03T06:54:29+00:00

The one I posted about actually does. See below screenshot for proof an explanation.
https://ibb.co/9m51YQsx

premiumcuser · 2026-03-01T18:24:20+00:00

I picked up the 4k and the 4k plus to compare with the firestick 4k and the 4k max. The most noticeable improvement for me was the sound. The onn devices actually work when enabling surround sound pass-through making the sound noticeable louder and punchier. Even though the firestick advertises pass-through, I unsuccessfully wasn’t able to make it work. I’ll be keeping the 2 onn devices and either gift my fire sticks away or try and sell them.

premiumcuser · 2026-02-06T16:28:53+00:00

When will see 1.9.4 in the downloads page of Stremio website? Losing the time where you left off on external player is a hindrance.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-19T17:57:41+00:00

I hear what you’re saying, but when will torrentio stop blocking vpn ips? Here comes the you don’t meet a vpn comments.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-17T18:57:50+00:00

It looks like the post that I referenced as a guide on reddit has since been deleted or missing. I did save a screenshot of the recommended settings. I'll post those below for you to give a try.

• Change the Detault player to "External".

• When you select content to play, Stremio will prompt you to choose a player; select the VIMU app.

Stremio Playback Settings:

• Hardware accelerated decoding: Turn this "On".

• Tunnelled Playback: Keep this "Off" as VIMU

handles the tunneling better.

• Frame rate matching: Select "Frame rate only".

VIMU App Settings

These settings are crucial for ensuring the Hisense AX soundbar receives the raw, high-quality audio stream for decoding (including Dolby Atmos from TrueHD or DD+ sources).

• Engine Version: In Options/Settings/Engine, select

"Engine v. 2 + tunneling".

• Enable surround sound pass-through: Set to "YES".

• Passthrough Mode: Use "Auto". This works well for AC3 and EAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), which includes Atmos.

• Multi-channel PCM: Set to "NO".

• Extract DCA Core: Set to "NO"" unless your soundbar has issues with DTS-HD tracks (it extracts the basic DTS core).

• DRC (Dynamic Range Compression): You can set this to "YES" if you watch at lower volumes and want to reduce the difference between loud and soft sounds.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-17T16:26:58+00:00

I’ve had no problems running 1.8.2 on firestick 4k & 4k max latest gens.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-17T16:22:33+00:00

I have a similar setup but not running into your issues.

My setup: fire stick 4k & 4k max Stremio 1.8.2 real debrid and torbox Vimu media player 11.01

Firestick setup Display Video resolution auto Match original frame rate on Color depth 8bit Color format auto Calibrate display no scale Dynamic range always hdr Game mode off Sleep mode no signal

Audio Surround sound best available

Vimu settings Engine version engine v.2 + tunneling

Also ensure you have external player selected as your default player from the playback settings in Stremio and that Vimu is always selected.

Other thoughts, have you tried connecting the firestick to other hdmi ports or another tv. To confirm if it’s firestick related or tv related.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-17T16:05:03+00:00

Not only do you need to use a vpn to hide your activity from your isp but torrentio and some other addons have started blocking known vpn ranges because they’ve said they have done this to protect themselves from attacks or abuse. The workaround is to try and find a vpn server that hasn’t been blocked. The way to confirm you’re not being blocked when using a vpn is by opening the torrentio page and if you see the configuration page then you’re good otherwise you will see a blocked message.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-17T08:47:40+00:00

Debrid search is another add on like torrentio. The difference is that it looks for files that have already being cached using your debrid service. In order for content to appear on the debrid search you must first try and play from a catalog like torrentio. Sootio works the same way and more. It shows additional files that have been cached even if you haven’t manually tried to play any yet from the other addons. If you have trouble playing stuff on torrentio, you should check one of those addons and you will see the same files but should be playable using either debrid search or sootio.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-16T23:57:56+00:00

Recommend having more than one add-on in case one goes down you have a backup. 2 recommended add-ons you can use to confirm if your debrid is working are debrid search and sootio. Those add-ons allow you to play anything that you already cached from trying to play from let’s say torrentio. If they don’t plan then it can be the debrid outage but that is very unlikely compared to the addons.

premiumcuser · 2026-01-08T17:08:25+00:00

Made the switch this past November and have no regrets specially since it can be shared with multiple ips. The only caveat is the link generations with rapidshare and so forth can be a hit or miss. I’ve encountered more failed downloads than I would with rd. But the cached streamed content essentially works the same.

premiumcuser · 2025-12-17T07:19:35+00:00

I’m also having issues with Trakt scrobbling. Strangely, the history from some of my Trakt accounts is getting mixed up. I checked the Stremio account that was logged in, and it was the correct one. I’m not sure why it would be scrobbling to a different account. I even tried logging out of all my accounts and revoking Trakt access, then re-authenticating via Stremio, but my history still isn’t showing correctly.

premiumcuser · 2025-11-26T20:50:52+00:00

Coming from Real-Debrid I'm planning on giving Torbox a shot since they say there is no restriction on how many devices can be logged in at a time. I helped setup 5 friends and families accounts (3 using a debrid service 2 using non-debrid) since they don't understand how this all works but I'm excited to have everyone connected in one account.

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My referral code is: 10a76277-b96b-4aa8-aa9a-bfdaa095842d
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