If you installed Stremio a while back and haven’t thought about it since, there’s a genuine reason to check in on it now — not just for new features, but because the way you update it changed in early 2026.
As of 2026, Stremio was removed from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, which means automatic updates through those stores no longer happen for anyone. On every device — Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, or computer — updating now means manually downloading the latest installer directly from stremio.com and installing it over your existing app.
Why This Changed
Stremio was pulled from both Google Play and the Apple App Store in January 2026. The app itself is still actively developed — Stremio’s team has continued shipping regular updates throughout 2026 — but distribution now happens directly through Stremio’s own site rather than through app store listings. If you’d been relying on the Play Store to auto-update Stremio in the background, that simply isn’t happening anymore, even if your app hasn’t visibly broken yet.
What You’ll Need
- Your device (Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, or computer)
- A few minutes and a stable internet connection
- No need to back anything up — updating over your existing install keeps your library and add-ons
How to Check Your Current Version
Open Stremio and go to Settings
Scroll to the bottom, or check the About section, where the current version number is listed
Compare it against the latest release listed on stremio.com/downloads
How to Update Stremio on Fire TV
Open the Downloader app on your Fire TV — the same tool used for the original install
Enter the current Android download link from stremio.com/downloads
Let it download, then choose to install over the existing app rather than uninstalling first
If you haven’t installed Stremio at all yet, our full Stremio installation guide covers the process from scratch, including Fire TV sideloading basics.
How to Update Stremio on Android TV & Google TV
Since Stremio is no longer in the Play Store, this now works the same way as Fire TV for every Android-based device:
Enable Unknown Sources under Settings if it isn’t already
Download the latest APK directly from stremio.com/downloads
Install it over your existing version
For device-specific setup notes, see our Android TV Box guide.
How to Update Stremio on Windows, Mac, or Linux
Go to stremio.com/downloads
Download the installer for your operating system
Run it — most desktop installers handle the update automatically over your existing install
Before vs. After the Store Removal
| Before Jan 2026 | Now (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV / Google TV | Play Store install + auto-update | Manual sideload from stremio.com |
| Fire TV | Always required sideloading | Same — sideload from stremio.com |
| iOS (light version) | Available via App Store | Removed; sideloading via .ipa file only |
Fixing Common Update Issues
Quick Questions People Ask
Local Channels While You’re At It
Since you’re already in settings-tinkering mode, it’s worth checking whether your local channel setup is current too — coverage and regional sports availability vary by state. We’ve got dedicated guides for California, Texas, and New York, or browse the full By State directory to find yours.
Final Thoughts
The app-store removal sounds more dramatic than it actually is in practice — updating Stremio now just means grabbing the latest file from stremio.com instead of waiting on a store to push it automatically. Bookmark that download page, and updating stays a five-minute job whenever a new release drops.
Need help with another device? Our full tutorials library covers setup and troubleshooting for everything else.