Stremio on Apple TV - Complete Sideloading Guide 2025
Complete guide to installing Stremio on Apple TV through sideloading. Learn how to use Sideloadly, AltStore, or Xcode to get Stremio running on your Apple TV.
How Do I Install Stremio on Apple TV?
Quick Answer: Stremio is NOT on the Apple TV App Store - you must sideload it. The easiest method is using Sideloadly on a Windows/Mac computer: download the Stremio .ipa file, connect your Apple TV via USB-C, and sideload with your Apple ID. Free Apple IDs require re-sideloading every 7 days.
Stremio requires sideloading on Apple TV. With a free Apple ID, you must re-sign the app every 7 days.
Stremio provides an excellent streaming experience on Apple TV, but Apple doesn't allow it in the App Store due to its addon system. This guide covers multiple methods to sideload Stremio onto your Apple TV, including the easiest approach using Sideloadly. While sideloading requires a computer and some setup, the result is worth it.
Why Sideloading is Required
Apple's App Store has strict policies about apps that can access external streaming sources or install third-party plugins. Since Stremio's addon system allows access to various streaming sources, Apple doesn't approve it for tvOS. However, you can install any app on your Apple TV by sideloading with your own Apple ID.
What You Need
Windows PC or Mac
You'll need a computer to run the sideloading software.
USB-C Cable
A USB-C cable to connect your Apple TV to your computer (Apple TV HD uses USB-C, Apple TV 4K uses ethernet or wireless pairing with Xcode).
Apple ID
Your Apple ID to sign the app. Free Apple IDs work but require re-signing every 7 days. Paid developer accounts ($99/year) sign for 1 year.
Stremio IPA File
Download the tvOS IPA from the Stremio GitHub releases or community sources.
Method 1: Sideload with Sideloadly (Recommended)
Download Sideloadly
Go to sideloadly.io and download the Windows or Mac version. Install and open it.
Download Stremio IPA
Find the Stremio tvOS .ipa file. Check the Stremio GitHub releases page or search for 'Stremio tvOS IPA'.
Connect Apple TV
Connect your Apple TV to your computer via USB-C cable. Your Apple TV should appear in Sideloadly.
Sign In with Apple ID
Enter your Apple ID email in Sideloadly. You'll be prompted for your password and may need to generate an app-specific password if you have 2FA enabled.
Sideload the IPA
Drag the Stremio .ipa file into Sideloadly and click Start. Wait for the process to complete.
Trust the App
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Device Management and trust your Apple ID profile.
Open Stremio
Stremio should now appear on your Apple TV home screen. Sign in with your Stremio account and your addons will sync.
Method 2: Sideload with Xcode (Mac Only)
Install Xcode
Download Xcode from the Mac App Store (large download, several GB).
Pair Apple TV
In Xcode, go to Window > Devices and Simulators. Pair your Apple TV wirelessly by entering the code shown on your TV.
Create Project
Create a new tvOS project with your Apple ID as the signing team.
Replace with Stremio
Use the Stremio IPA to replace the default app, or use app-specific installation methods available in various guides.
Deploy to Apple TV
Build and run to your Apple TV. Trust the profile in Settings.
Method 3: AltStore PAL (EU Only)
EU Requirement
AltStore PAL is only available in the European Union due to Apple's DMA compliance.
Install AltStore
If you're in the EU, you can install AltStore PAL as an alternative app marketplace.
Find Stremio
Search for Stremio within AltStore and install directly - no 7-day limit.
Re-signing Every 7 Days (Free Apple ID)
Why 7-Day Limit?
Free Apple Developer accounts can only sign apps for 7 days. After 7 days, the app won't open and you need to re-sideload.
Solution 1: Re-sideload Weekly
Simply repeat the Sideloadly process each week. It takes about 2 minutes once you're familiar with it.
Solution 2: Paid Developer Account
For $99/year, an Apple Developer account signs apps for 1 year. Worth it if you sideload multiple apps regularly.
Solution 3: AirPlay from iOS
As an alternative, use Stremio on iPhone/iPad and AirPlay to Apple TV. No sideloading needed but quality may be slightly lower.
Configure Stremio on Apple TV
Sign In
Open Stremio and sign in with your Stremio account. Addons you configured on web.stremio.com or other devices sync automatically.
Navigation
Use the Apple TV remote: swipe to navigate, click to select, Menu button to go back.
Configure Addons
If you haven't set up addons, do so on web.stremio.com from any browser - they'll sync to Apple TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't Stremio on the Apple TV App Store?
Apple's App Store policies don't allow apps that can install third-party plugins or access external streaming sources through addons. Since Stremio's core functionality relies on its addon system, Apple won't approve it.
Do I need to pay to sideload Stremio?
No, sideloading is free using a free Apple ID. However, with a free Apple ID, you need to re-sideload every 7 days. A paid Developer account ($99/year) removes this limitation.
Is sideloading safe?
Sideloading with your own Apple ID is safe. You're just installing an app Apple hasn't approved, similar to installing non-App Store software on a Mac. Use trusted sources for IPA files.
Can I use AirPlay instead of sideloading?
Yes, you can use Stremio on iPhone/iPad and AirPlay to your Apple TV. This is simpler but mirrors your phone screen, so quality may be slightly reduced compared to native playback.
What if my Apple TV doesn't have USB-C?
Apple TV 4K (2021 and later) doesn't have USB-C. Use Xcode's wireless pairing on Mac, or use AirPlay from iOS as an alternative.
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Written by
IPTV Guide Team
Streaming & Media Center Specialists