How to solve the black screen problem in Stremio?

One of the potential issues when playing videos in Stremio is the black screen problem, where only audio and subtitles are played. This problem is common on Android devices, such as mobiles, TV Boxes or Smart TVs, because the video contains a packaging codec like MKV. What is the MKV format? MKV is a video format where audio, video and subtitles are packaged separately in the same file. This format allows for content in multiple languages, replicating the experience of a physical Blu-ray disc. ...

May 2, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words

Subtitle Sync Issues

Subtitles can be out of sync if they don’t match the video source. 🛠 Solutions Adjust subtitle timing using keyboard: Press G to delay subtitles. Press H to make them appear sooner. Switch subtitle source Use the menu to try different subtitles for the same language. Use VLC as an external player VLC has better subtitle handling. Go to Settings > Video Player and select VLC. Make sure your preferred subtitle language is set in Settings > Subtitles. ...

April 23, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words