I recently set up CloudStream on my Android TV and wanted to share a clean, practical setup that works well with a TV remote.

1. Prepare your TV Check that your Android TV is updated, that you have enough free storage, and that you know how to open Settings. Keep your TV on a stable Wi-Fi connection during setup.

2. Install safely CloudStream is not in the Play Store on most TVs, so it is usually sideloaded. Use a trusted file-transfer method you already use, allow installs only for that installer app in Settings, and turn that permission off again after you finish. Only install apps you trust, and check the app permissions before you accept them.

3. First run Open the app, allow local storage access if it asks for it, and choose a simple layout that is easy to read from the couch. Turn on subtitles and pick a default subtitle size that is readable at your normal viewing distance.

4. Make it remote-friendly Use the directional pad to move through lists, long-press to open options, and use voice search on the remote where it helps. If text entry is slow, use the on-screen keyboard or pair a phone keyboard app.

5. Keep it tidy Clear the cache if the app slows down, keep the app updated, and uninstall it from Settings if you stop using it.

For the Android TV steps in one place, see this CloudStream Android TV guide.

Has anyone else tried this on a Chromecast with Google TV or an Nvidia Shield? I am curious which remote layout works best for you.

The Xiaomi was supposed to replace a ATV stick I ripped out of a projector to use on a TV out the back.

I got the Xiaomi 3rd gen from my countries trusted equivalent of Amazon. The store used to be a brick and mortar store. The device came with an international AC plug in the box but atleast had an adapter thrown loosly in the bag. Since it's Chinese I didn't think much of it.

I was frustrated with Stremio stuttering to the point of not being able to use it, and thought there's no way this should be worse then the ransom stick I've been using.

There was also no way to enable Developer Mode (as I've done on all ATVs and Phones) no matter what I did, even after a reboot.

I'm glad I was going to do this to remove the Xiaomi stuff. It sent me down and internet hole and I found two key posrs on another social media site btw Fuck Spez.

Lookup those lists for more info but some of the key tells are.

• Back writing on the back of the decice
• Name of the pre installed Netflix app
• Device listed as something else in your Google account (but this might now be fixed)
• Cant enable dev mode (not sure if all the fakes are like this)

There's some extra apps you can install to tell too, but from the box and device it's almost impossible to tell.

Other users have got these form Amazon.

Anyways. Just thought a post should exist on the fediverse.

Hello everyone,

New version is out, lot of work had been done.

v1.10.0 (current) NEW: Watch Next Hybrid: Unified "Continue Watching" row combining progress from all streaming apps (requires enabling Watch Next service in System Integration)

NEW: Android TV Channels: Full integration with Android TV native channels for enhanced content discovery (requires enabling Watch Next service in System Integration)

Massive home screen optimizations: Significant improvements to stability and fluidity for smoother navigation

Enhanced Trakt sync: No longer runs continuously on every app launch; progress sync now uses Trakt's standard API

Stability improvements: Attempted fix for black screen issue when returning to the app

Animation refinements: Improved image loading animations in rows and various popups

Fixed Discover screen navigation: Resolved navigation issues in Discover screen

Fixed home screen settings navigation: Corrected navigation behavior in home screen settings

Watch Next is new and a bit fuzzy, please give some feedback. For Stremio users, if Watch Next feels unstable, use the continue watching from Stremio. Only downside, Watch Next has the play on click while Stremio row takes you to movie detail screen.

More optimisations need to be done, issues to be addressed, trying to add feature and fix bugs at the same time.

Download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zeule.hegemonlauncher

I still have a little anonymous pol, last one decided Watch Next implementation:

https://forms.gle/d4Nq2CRVP4NFRFZh8

Thank you all for your support, really, it does matter, motivating me to work on this project.