FAQ
It is unsigned on purpose. You re-sign it with your own identity, so nothing runs under anyone else's signature. The full source is in the repo and you can build the IPA yourself; each release lists SHA-256 checksums next to the assets, and a verified -ci build compiled on GitHub's runners is attached so you can confirm the published binary really comes from this code.
The Apple TV app talks to the official account API (api.strem.io) to sign in and sync, the add-ons you have installed, and whichever streaming server you point it at. Nothing else. No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party trackers. Your account token is kept in the device Keychain, not in plain preferences, and only ever goes to the official API.
No. You sign in with your own account and bring your own add-ons. What you watch, and whether it is legal where you live, is on you.
Full if you want torrents. Lite if you only use debrid or direct links and would rather the torrent engine not be present at all. The Full build also has a Direct Links Only switch that does the same thing without reinstalling. Full comparison on Full vs Lite.
When you play a torrent your device joins a swarm and your IP is visible to others in it, so many people use a VPN. Debrid and direct links are ordinary HTTPS and carry none of that exposure. If you only ever stream through debrid, the Lite build (or Direct Links Only) removes torrents entirely.
The Full IPAs include the streaming server's own proprietary file so the app works out of the box. It is unmodified and VortX claims no rights to it. The Lite build omits it entirely. Swapping it for an open-source server is on the Roadmap.
Not yet. The profile roster and each profile's watch history live on the device for now. Cross-device sync returns once VortX has its own sync channel (on the Roadmap). Your account library and Continue Watching still sync through the official API as usual.
On the Apple TV, turn on Match Dynamic Range under Settings, Video and Audio, Match Content. Then starting HDR or Dolby Vision content switches the HDMI link into that mode and your TV lights its badge. If a Dolby Vision remux ever looks green or purple on your display, turn on the HDR compatibility toggle in the player's Playback panel to tone-map it to clean SDR.
For now, iPhone and iPad host the live web interface (with a native libmpv player), so a web update can occasionally disrupt them. A fully native iOS and iPad client on the engine is the next major piece of work and removes that dependency.
No. It is an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Stremio, Anthropic, or Apple. All names and trademarks belong to their owners.
