StreamStation FAQ
Quick answers about installing StreamStation Shield, browsing movies, TV, and anime in one place, unlocking playback, and keeping the extension updated.
- What is StreamStation?
- StreamStation is a cleaner Chrome desktop catalog experience for browsing movies, TV shows, and anime in one place.
- Can I browse movies, TV, and anime in one place?
- Yes. That is one of StreamStation's main advantages: movies, TV, and anime live together in one app, with search and favorites built around the combined catalog.
- What is StreamStation Shield?
- StreamStation Shield is the Chrome desktop extension that launches StreamStation and helps reduce distractions in supported StreamStation playback windows.
- Is Shield a general-purpose browser blocker?
- No. Shield is purpose-built for StreamStation and is scoped to supported StreamStation playback windows. It is not intended to replace a general browser blocker.
- What can I do without subscribing?
- You can browse movies, TV, and anime, search across sections, and save favorites. Playback is the supporter-only feature.
- How do I unlock playback?
- Join the StreamStation Desktop tier on Patreon, then sign in with Patreon when StreamStation asks you to verify access.
- How do I install StreamStation Shield in Chrome?
- Use the Chrome install instructions. Download the ZIP, unzip it, open chrome://extensions, enable Developer Mode, choose Load unpacked, and select the StreamStation Shield folder.
- How do updates work?
- Because StreamStation Shield is sideloaded, updates are manual. Download the latest ZIP, replace your existing folder, then click Reload on the extension card in chrome://extensions.
- Does StreamStation work on mobile?
- The current public release is focused on Chrome desktop. Mobile support may be revisited after the desktop experience has been tested more broadly.
- What should I do if playback does not unlock?
- Open the extension, choose About StreamStation, and confirm your Patreon sign-in status. If needed, log out and sign back in with the Patreon account subscribed to StreamStation Desktop.