I have not been able to select any channel from the Stremio Addon, USTV.
**What do I not know about this app? How can I search and view ABC?
I haven’t seen any USTV addon in Stremio. Do you mean USA TV for live tv?
Word is the dev had some computer or server issues and is waiting for some resolution until he can update the addon.
Yes. US TV. The fond used on my laptop shows a very short space between S&T.
Most channels are down right now it seems. The last ABC on there is working, Columbia.
Click the ABC logo and you should see a list of about 11 different locations.
I’m new to using usatv on stremio. I can get some channels with no problem. However, the ax, cv, mj alternatives require me to use another viewer. Nothing works including the vlc, or just viewer. The TP channel works, but it doesn’t have audio. Any ideas are how to fix this? The ST channel works great with the default setting, but a lot of channels don’t have that as a choice. Thanks for your help. Jack
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Does it actually tell you you need to use another player or does it just give a generic error message?
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Yes, it actually asks to use another viewer. When I change to vlc, the tp link works, but there isn’t any sound. I tried the stremio app on my desktop, and that worked fine on most of the links. It’s the firestick, I’m having problems with. Thanks for responding.
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I am having a different issue with USA TV on Stremio. I can get channels to play, but after about a minute I lose the video. I just have a black screen with the audio playing in the background. This happens on all channels. If anyone has any ideas what is happening it would be greatly appreciated!
The USA TV Stremio addon is currently experiencing widespread issues, with users reporting that many channels are not loading or play inconsistently. Multiple Reddit threads (as of February–March 2026) confirm that the addon has become “flakey,” with problems persisting even after clearing cache or updating the app. Some users have noted that Stremio 1.9.2 may have broken functionality, and downgrading to version 1.84 temporarily resolved the issue for some.
Key Troubleshooting Steps:
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Clear app cache and restart Stremio.
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Check your time zone setting in the USA TV addon (defaults to EST; change to your local time zone).
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Use an external player like VLC or MX Player—some users report better results with these.
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Ensure your device has sufficient storage (especially on smart TVs or Firesticks).
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Try disabling frame rate matching and enabling tunneled playback in Stremio’s playback settings.
The addon’s developer is reportedly managing limited server resources, and streams often fail during peak hours. For a more stable experience, consider using a paid service or alternative addon.
Some channels are working fine for me while others are not. That might suggest the problem is with the channels themselves and not USA TV (?)
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Thanks for the feedback on this. I will give your suggestions a try and see if that resolves the issues. I’m an old man who is trying to figure these things out on my own, but it is great to have people who are willing to help out when needed!
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On stremio USAtv links at bottom are blank and when and I select I get an error screen:
Exo failed to play… Source error code 401, Switch to VLC - Open external player. ?
I installed VLC and - same issue? I don’t need IPTV but maybe nice?
Stremio actually has VLC built in that you can choose. I personally use Just Player. But Stremio is not the best app for IPTV or Live TV. It’s more focused on VOD.
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