Stremio v5 launches on macOS Intel & ARM, adds Usenet and archive streaming, and more

Stremio v5 has officially arrived for macOS users, offering dedicated builds for both ARM and Intel processors. This update expands compatibility and brings the full feature set of Stremio v5 to Apple's desktop ecosystem. Alongside, Stremio Lite for macOS has entered TestFlight for Intel, previously it was only accessible for ARM devices. However, Stremio Lite remains a limited version, supporting only HTTP and HTTPS streams unless a separate Stremio Service server is installed on the device.

In parallel with the macOS release, Stremio v5 for desktop introduces support for additional streaming protocols and archive formats. Users can now access media from Usenet, FTP sources, and open video files inside compressed archives such as RAR, ZIP, 7ZIP, TGZ, and TAR. The development team notes that these expanded streaming sources are currently limited to desktop builds, with gradual rollout planned for other platforms in the future.

Following these updates, Stremio’s applications have received usability enhancements. The web user interface has been improved, while minor updates have been provided for Android TV and Android mobile apps. Users will also notice new like and love buttons across apps, with corresponding addons available to catalogue enjoyed content.