This is how I stream

Jul 6, 2026

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Background

This guide will take show you how to setup Streaming using two different services.

  1. TorBox: A cloud debrid service that downloads and caches torrents on their servers. When you want to watch something, it streams directly from their CDN to your device. Think of it like a cloud DVR that already has most popular content ready to go instantly.

  2. Stremio: This is the client app you will be using to watch content with. The Stremio app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. You will need to install this app on your TV and/or mobile phone.

So why TorBox?

You may have seen a previous post where I used Real-Debrid. It’s still a great setup, but found RD started aggressively filtering and removing content due to EU/French legal pressure. Thus I decided to move on to TorBox. Here’s a quick comparison:

TorBoxReal-Debrid
Multi-IP sharingShare freely across locations and devicesFlags accounts using multiple IPs
Account sharingOne API key, multiple users, different networksFlags accounts using multiple IPs
JurisdictionSouth Africa (outside EU pressure)France (EU DMCA, rights-holder demands)
PrivacyNo-logs, crypto payments acceptedCentralised EU, logs IP + history
Cache sizeSlightly smaller — niche content may take a minuteLarger cache (when it’s not being deleted)
PriceThe pro plan is USD $10/month has access to Usenet files<A$5/mo

I’ve since purchased the Pro plan which allows 10 concurrent streams, so I now share my API key with family and friends, which I couldn’t do with RD.

Instructions

  1. I recommend doing this on your mobile phone first. Download and install Stremio from the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or directly from their official website.
  2. Sign up for the free account.
  • Option A: DM me directly for an API key to use enter.
  • Option B: Purchase your own plan at torbox.app or Real Debrid

Once you have an API key, copy it to your clipboard.

  1. Make sure you are signed in to your Stremio app on your mobile phone.
  2. Visit https://torrentio.strem.fun/configure in your browser.
  3. Under Debrid Provider, select TorBox or Real Debrid.
  4. Paste the API key you got in Step 2.
  5. Click Install. This should open in Stremio automatically and configure everything.

After clicking Install, try searching for a popular movie in Stremio. If it’s cached on TorBox (most popular stuff is), it’ll start playing within seconds.

Note:

  • Unlike Real-Debrid, TorBox does not restrict you to a single IP address. You can watch from home, on mobile data, at your parents’ house — all at the same time.
  • The only limit is concurrent streams. If you’re using my key, just be mindful that others might be watching too.
  1. Search for the Stremio app on the Google Play Store and download it. If you’re using an Amazon Firestick, then that’s another story [1].
  2. After logging into Stremio, you should see a QR code displayed on the TV. Use your mobile phone and scan it.
  3. Follow the prompts and the app should automatically configure the addon on your TV.