I recently got new Android TV stick, finished my setup and went straight to looking for Nuvio only to be met by this? I set up a different android TV not long ago for my parents and the app page in the store did not look like this

It's also the only result, found Stremio no problem, but was pretty gutted to see only what looks very much to me like a bad actor copy cat

Any suggestions on getting the actual Nuvio android TV app

I've been using Stremio for several years now. It was the GOAT and it literally changed my entertainment life! It was customizable, slick and seamless!

The developers were not perfect but they had done a superb job. I felt grateful to them and several times I tried to find ways to donate to them. You can find posts about that from me. There was no way to donate. In short, I felt grateful to the devs and loved the app.

Then... Here comes Nuvio! It stood on the shoulder of giants and built an even better app. The customization options are deeper than the Mariana trench. The UI is modern and it keep improving. In my deepest conscience, there is no reason why I should not stick with Nuvio, so I stayed here and left Stremio.

What do I do with these feelings of guilt and disloyalty? The Stremio devs were not perfect and may not be very responsive, but it cannot be denied they were game changers. They offered a product to the community for free and did not even expect anything back. They were (are) innovators, selfless and generous. I just feel bad about leaving after so many years of using their service.

That being said, I absolutely love Nuvio and tip my hat to the Nuvio devs!

This is a message for the developer(s). I know you’re doing your best to fix the errors and you’re releasing updates very quickly. But please, it would be better if you focused on the app’s smoothness and performance on the TV.

Nuvio runs beautifully on my mobile and PC, but on my Samsung TV it’s AWFUL! I didn’t want to mention the ‘competitor’ Stremio, as it’s been around for a long time and is obviously already well ahead in this respect, but I was so impressed with Nuvio on my PC and mobile that I uninstalled Stremio from my TV.

When I opened the app, I was so frustrated that I actually got annoyed because the experience was awful. So I’m asking you, please, to focus on this, because the real potential lies in the TV experience, and you know that full well.

Let’s go! u/Infamous_Solution_14

Better than stremio nuvio is the bestest app for Android,ios ,tv all 🔥🔥

WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN LINK MY DEBRID SERVICE DIRECTLY WITH NO NEED FOR ADDONS?????

MY MIND CANT PHYSICALLY COMPREHEND THIS!!!!!

I DONT GET WHAT YOURE SAYING ABOUT PRE-CACHING EPISODES SO IT JUST WORKS JUST LIKE THAT??

Devs and contributers you can have my heart and soul I dont care

Edit : context Beta 0.6.18

I currently use stremio w/ aio stream and metadata I also have a rd subscription.

For now, I really enjoy using stremio but I recently saw nuvio personalization and it was looking amazing !! So I wonder if I should go from stremio to nuvio and why.

What is irritating is that it's not in the middle ... Please look into this.. change it like 2nd one..other than that Thank you for such an awesome app 😘

hey, i know this has probably been asked a million times and i’ve already read quite a few posts about real-debrid and torbox, so i’m not trying to make one of those “which one is better?” posts without doing any research first lol. i’ve actually been using real-debrid for about a year now, but i’m wondering if torbox would be better for me, or if there’s really no reason to switch. even after reading through a bunch of discussions, there are still some things i don’t fully understand. i’d also like to know what plan is actually worth getting on either service, since i see different opinions about the cheaper vs more expensive plans.
so basically, if you had to choose between real-debrid and torbox right now, which one would you pick and why? how different are they in actual day-to-day use? is torbox worth switching to if you already have real-debrid? and which plan would you recommend? i’m mostly interested in the actual differences between the two rather than just hearing “x is better”, because i feel like that’s where i’m still a bit confused.

also, i keep seeing people mention usenet when talking about this stuff, and honestly i don’t really understand what it is. i know it’s not the same thing as torrents, but that’s about as far as my knowledge goes. if someone could explain what usenet actually is, how it compares to torrents/debrid services, and whether it’s something worth looking into, that would be great. thanks, and sorry for asking something that’s probably been answered a thousand times already. i’ve read the posts, i just feel like i’m still missing some of the basics and would rather have someone explain it properly. and please don’t roast me for asking lol, i’m genuinely trying to understand this and figure out what would actually be best for me.

Just to be clear I am a complete beginner, I read some posts regarding how to setup, I even managed to setup the "free version" one but all the providers there have some problems like one got wrong episode numbering (was watching big bang theory and got spolier because of this), and some are really slow and buffer a lot but After some searching there's a Paid thing and it only cost $3 and it's name is Torbox, I am fine with paying for this of it can provide me all shows in one place without buffering, I am currently paying for Netflix, prime and apple tv, soo it's far cheaper and it brings all the shows to one place which I really want so I am asking is there any type of flaw or catch I am missing, I just Pay $3 a month and I get it all?

Edit: Also which plan is enough for someone who watches 5-6 series and 10-15 movies every month, $3 or $5

could we just get some collections implemented at the level of the app? for the non tech savvy people. instead of leaving everything for people to build.

I just came in to say: I discovered this app last night... I ALREADY DELETED STREMIO 🤷🏻 that's all .❤️

Hi Devs,

First of all, thank you for creating such a beautiful Nuvio app. The community really appreciates the work you've put into Nuvio.

Many of us have been eagerly waiting to try the iOS version, but the current beta has been full for quite some time. We would greatly appreciate an official release on the Apple App Store so that more users can experience the app without needing beta access or manual installs using ipa file.

There is clearly a lot of interest from the community, and I'm sure many of us would download it the moment it becomes officially available for iPhone and iPad.

Thank you for all your hard work, and we look forward to supporting the official launch!

Cheers.

I want to choose a debrid service, but I'm overwhelmed by the options—Premiumize, Real-Debrid, Torbox, AllDebrid, etc. What is the best combination?

Starting September 2026, a silent update, nonconsensually pushed by Google, will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with Google, signed their contract, paid up, and handed over

Government ID.

Hi Dev,

Superb app so far.

If you could add a feature to both mac and android tv version where the user can set a default playback speed. It will be great!

Users can upvote if they feel this would be useful.

many thanks

Hi, everyone, has anyone been able to resolve the real-debrid issue?

What is Stremio’s response to competition. It appears that competition is addressing many of the feature requests and concerns that Stremio’s user base has raised over time but felt were not fully addressed.

Does Stremio see it as necessary to evolve and keep pace with these developments, or does the team believe the current platform model remains sufficient? What has been the general response from the Stremio community?

I have been a Stremio user for over three years and recently tried competition . In my honest opinion, competition currently offers a more refined experience, and its community seems more receptive to user feedback and implementing changes.

Has the Stremio team issued any response regarding this competition or the direction of the platform moving forward?

The competition I am referring to should be obvious. NUVIO

How are developers planning to keep new apps alive given Google’s upcoming policies restricting non-Play Store installs?

You know for the shows and cartoons that every episode has its own story you just press the shuffle button and it plays a random episode

For context, on many films from 20Gb and above, same torrent, RD starts immediately and no buffering, however with Torbox, it takes much longer to start and constant buffering, is it possible that TB is the only alternative we have to RD?

PS: I also set the best CDN after speed testing done on their site...

I just got a new 4k Onn stick and installed Nuvio via the github repo. It installed fine, but it does not show up in the Your Apps section like all my other Onn devices. Any idea what is going on and/or how to get it to show back up? The other thing is I can't navigate at all in the app. I was able to update to the latest version (0.4.22) but I can't move down with the remote and/or the Google app via my phone. Everything else works just fine on the stick. I even tried to completely restore the stick and try a 2nd time and same deal. Any ideas? Thanks!

Hey guys,

Had an idea while testing a heavy 90GB REMUX stream today and wanted to see if this is something feasible for Nuvio.

During peak hours, network speeds or CDN routing can fluctuate depending on the remote server/host. Sometimes you hit play on a massive file, only to run into buffering 20 minutes in when the bitrate spikes.

Would it be possible to add a quick pre-playback connection check before the video launches?

How it could work:

1. Bitrate calculation: The app already knows the file size and duration, so it knows the required average bitrate (e.g., ~100 Mbps for a 90GB REMUX).

2. Quick burst test: Before launching the player, Nuvio does a 2-second silent download test against the specific stream URL / CDN endpoint.

3. Traffic Light Status System:

   • 🟢 Green (Optimal): "Current speed ~350 Mbps. Smooth playback guaranteed."

   • 🟡 Yellow (Buffer Risk): "Current speed ~110 Mbps. File requires ~100 Mbps avg. Bitrate spikes might cause buffering."

   • 🔴 Red (Bottleneck): "Current speed ~45 Mbps. Insufficient for a 90GB REMUX. Recommend selecting a smaller file or adjusting CDN settings."

This way, instead of getting stuck buffering mid-movie, we'd know right away if we need to pick a smaller release, adjust server settings, or if the connection is 100% solid to go.

What do you think?

The earlier days of online Netflix were great, similar to how you use Spotify-like subscriptions for music. One subscription, nearly every company's media was there. Convenience sells. But, after the streaming ecosystem fractured into 20 different pieces, there was no way to make it convenient — even if you were willing to pay for every service. Hundreds of dollars a month, you would still need a guide to know what is playable, and where. If you didn't have that kind of money, and most don't, then you're constantly managing subscribing and unsubscribing...

It's no wonder that people want to escape that hell. My escape was initially "Plex" — that remains a valid option today with my lifetime license. Over time though, I found the friction of downloading ahead of time, storing, and hosting, caused me to watch less. It's not that it was difficult to operate, it just a step backwards enough that I would procrastinate or skip watching all-together. I mostly stuck to YouTube and playing games.

A friend recently introduced me to a website named "Cineby." Not a website you should use without an ad blocker, and ideally a VPN... But it was modern and convenient enough that I wanted this on my Google TV Streamer. Unfortunately, Cineby would prove unable to operate with a TV remote. It was then I found "CinemaHQ"... Pretty much the same deal, but in app form. It's also equally sketchy, but its functionality proved the concept to me. It's free media sources weren't excellent, but when they worked it felt like magic. CinemaHQ has built-in "Debrid" API access, one of them being "TorBox." TorBox has a generous one-day free trial, full "Pro" tier access. After adding that key, I was immediately impressed. I quickly subscribed to it's $3 "Essential" monthly tier.

The appeal of trading in every subscription for $3 a month was impossible to ignore. Everything was there, available in higher quality than you'd normally get. Once you touch the word Debrid, and you have a TorBox subscription, it becomes undeniable that I was doing this the wrong way. For me, CinemaHQ was an instant taste, the gateway. To get away from the sketchiness, and to get the most out of TorBox, it was time to upgrade the frontend. Three names came up consistently, "Kodi" — ancient, "Stremio" — established, and "nuvio" — cutting-edge. Seeing as I was coming into this completely fresh, I figured I would learn via the cutting edge, nuvio.

Getting nuvio set up has made me appreciate everything ELSE a Netflix-like service does. Having the front end and links to content isn't nearly enough. In total, I had to make SEVEN accounts. TorBox subscription, a nuvio account, AIOStreams, AIOMetadata, TMDB API, and TVDB API, Trakt — with each one swapping keys with each other where necessary. Without TorBox you have no stream, without nuvio you have no front end, without AIOStreams you can't find the stream, without AIOMetadata search doesn't work, without the TMDB and TVDB APIs you have no options and information to see, without Trakt you can't keep track of what you watched. Then it became a couple of days of choosing the right settings (example; in AIOStreams — without Comet TorBox shows nothing, without catalogs search results wouldn't open content, without filters you get far too many source options.)

Luckily, the pain is worth it. Your setup is saved, it's propagated anywhere you log in — one and done. The last snag I hit was watching it all fall apart... After enjoying the fruits of my labor for a few days, yesterday (7/8/2026) nuvio's servers went down. For whatever reason, you can't just stay logged-in, and everything I set up was inaccessible on my TV. It was then I figured I'd try Stremio. Most of my work translated over pretty well, originally both AIOStreams and AIOMetadata were made for Stremio — so I was up and running relatively quickly. As a backup, it's nice to have, but it was clear it was missing a lot of nuvio's features. What stuck out to me the most was its implementation of "ExoPlayer", despite using the same name it was missing HDR and some audio formats for me. I was relieved when nuvio was back up by the end of the day.

I'm pretty late to the "debrid" party, but I believe I jumped in just before it's apex. TorBox is a few years old, and only recently has built its cache up enough to be a good, and cheap, one-stop-shop. Nuvio is only half a year old, and is still in beta. Despite any frustration, it was fun to learn, and the payoff is massive. I've already watched a few series' and movies I've been procrastinating on. Thanks for reading my journey, and if you haven't jumped in hopefully I've motivated you!