1. Ensure the [Stremio app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stremio.one) is installed on your android device.
2. Ensure it has the notifications permission
3. Open the app and go to settings and scroll down to the Streaming Server section.
4. You should set the cache size to 10GB and torrent profile to Ultra Fast or Fast depending on your internet speed..

   ![stremio settings](/img/stremio/android_server_settings.jpg)

5. Below that, you will see the `Performance & Stability` section. Check the `Run as foreground service` option.

   ![stremio settings](/img/stremio/android_performance_settings.jpg)

6. You should now see a notification in your notification bar. This means the server is running.

   ![stremio notification](/img/stremio/android_server_notification.jpg)

You can now access this server from the android device only.
To access it from other devices within your network, follow the remaining steps:

7. Open [Stremio Web](https://web.stremio.com/) on the same android device that is running the server.
8. Go to settings and scroll down to the Streaming section
9. You should see the following options:

   ![stremio web settings](/img/stremio/android_web_streaming_settings.jpg)

10. Set the Streaming HTTPS endpoint to your local IP address (this option should appear as an option in the dropdown).
11. Copy the Remote URL and send it to your other device.
12. On your other device now, open [Stremio Web](https://web.stremio.com/) and go to settings.
13. Go to the Streaming section and paste the Remote URL into the `Url` field.
