Cinema HD – How to Use and Install

In this guide we will discuss what Cinema HD is as well as how to use and install it. This app can be installed on almost any device e.g. Firestick, Fire Cube, Nvidia Shield, Android box, Chromecast, phones, tablets, PC and more. However, this app cannot be installed from the Google Play or Amazon app store. In order to install it, it must be sideloaded.

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What is Cinema HD?

CinemaHD is an extremely popular and long-running video-on-demand app that lets you stream the latest movies and TV shows for free. Moreover, it is based on the old Terrarium TV layout making it familiar to many users.

In 2022, the app was abandoned by its developers and was expected to be discontinued. However, in 2023, a new update was released, and it’s rumoured that new developers have picked up the app.

The app is, without a doubt, very user-friendly and easy to install. Moreover, you can sideload Cinema HD on almost any Android streaming device and all Firesticks and Fire TV devices.

Cinema HD is also compatible with Trakt to track what you watch online across all your devices and streaming apps.

An example of what the Cinema HD app looks like
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How Does Cinema HD Work?

Cinema HD works by searching and scraping free links from online databases and websites. However, scraping for links works much better with Real Debrid. Real Debrid is a premium service that searches for premium-quality links. Overall, this provides many more links in buffer-free and high quality, up to 4K in resolution.

Example of searching for links
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Is Cinema HD Legal?

Yes. Cinema HD does not host any content and is in essence just a search engine. It is therefore 100% legal to install and use. However, it is unlikely that the majority of links scraped from databases and websites hold the proper licencing for distributing the content. In reality, this means you will be unlawfully streaming copyrighted content. Doing so could get you into legal trouble. Accordingly, you may prefer to use this app with a VPN

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Your online activity is open to threats and snooping from your ISP, hackers, or governments. For that reason, a VPN can help to protect and defend you against any attacks. Using a VPN can also unblock access to the internet in countries where the internet is censored and can bypass other geographical restrictions.
In order to stream anonymously, stay protected, and unlock the internet, I recommend using NordVPN.
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WARNING YOUR IP ADDRESS IS: 162.238.34.142

Your online activity is open to threats and snooping from your ISP, hackers, or governments. For that reason, a VPN can help to protect and defend you against any attacks. Using a VPN can also unblock access to the internet in countries where the internet is censored and can bypass other geographical restrictions.
In order to stream anonymously, stay protected, and unlock the internet, I recommend using NordVPN.
GET NORDVPN

Legal Copyright Disclaimer: As has been noted, streaming copyrighted content is unlawful and could get you into legal trouble. On account of this, we do not condone the streaming of copyrighted content. Therefore, check your local laws for streaming content online before doing so. Consequently, the information on this website is for general information and educational purposes only. 

How to Install Cinema HD

The Cinema HD app is not available to download from your usual app stores. However, you may be able to sideload it. To do so, your device must be capable of installing apps from unknown sources. Once your device is enabled for sideloading, you can install the Cinema HD app from my Downloads page.

Sideload Cinema HD - Firesticks, Fire TV, Android & Android TV

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open the Downloader app, then select the Search box.
  3. Enter 28907, then select Go.
  4. Wait for my Download page to load fully, then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode.
  5. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  6. Find the Cinema HD app in the list, then select it.
  7. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  8. Select the Download button, then select Install.
  9. When the app has finished installing, select Delete 2x to remove the installation file, as it’s no longer required.

The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!

Select the Download button
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Sideload Cinema HD - Android Phones and Tablets

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open a web browser and go to firetvsticks.com.
  3. Select Downloads from the menu.
  4. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  5. Find the Cinema HD app in the list, then select it.
  6. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  7. Select the Download button, then select Download.
  8. Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the downloaded APK file and tap on it.
  9. Then select Install.

The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!

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How to Use Cinema HD

Cinema HD is simple and easy to use. Browse, then select a movie or TV show, or use the search if you have something specific in mind. Cinema HD will search online databases for links to video files and list the links on the screen.

If you have linked your Real Debrid account, these links will usually appear in a different colour, making them easily identifiable.

Links are listed in order of quality, with the best and highest quality links at the top. Select and link, click Play, then sit back and enjoy!

Search and Browse

  1. The default when you open the Cinema HD app is Popular TV Shows. Select the arrow next to Popular to view a list of TV Show categories.
  2. Choose a category and start browsing TV Shows.
Select the arrow to discover more categories when using Cinema HD
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  1. Select the Options in the top left corner (icon with three horizontal lines).
  2. Change your current view from TV Shows to Movies, Featured Lists, Favourites or a Calendar view instead.
  3. Browse the thumbnails to find something to watch or use the Search feature instead if you have something in particular in mind (search icon in the top right corner).
Cinema HD options menu
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Select and Play

  1. Select a movie or TV show.
  2. The next screen will show tabs at the top.

➡️ Seasons (if you have selected a TV show) – This will take you to a new screen that lists all available show seasons.
➡️ Overview – An overview of the movie/TV show.
➡️ Recommendations – Will take you to a new screen with similar recommendations based on your current selection.

  1. Select the Heart in the top right of the screen to add the movie/show/episode to your Favourites.
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An example of how to use Cinema HD
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  1. Select a season and episode (if applicable, episodes display across the top on the next screen).
  2. Select the Play button.
  3. The next screen will show links to video files that have been scraped from online databases. Select a link, select Play then sit back and enjoy!
Select Play with Cinema HD
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How to Link Real Debrid to Cinema HD

If you have a Real Debrid account, it’s easy to link your account to this app by following the steps below.

  1. Sign up for Real Debrid if you don’t already have an account.
  2. Open the Cinema HD Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  3. Choose Settings.
  4. Then tap down and select Account.
  5. Select Login to Real-Debrid.
  6. Make a note of the code that is displayed on the screen, as you’ll need it in a later step.
  7. Open a web browser, then go to real-debrid.com/device.
  8. Login to your Real Debrid account if not already logged in.
  9. Enter the code that you made a note of earlier.
  10. Then select Continue.

Your Real Debrid account is now linked!

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Real Debrid links are shown differently to stand out from regular links. In the following example, Real Debrid links are yellow. With Real Debrid, you will get more links, and those links will be buffer-free and in excellent quality, 1080p and 4K.

Real Debrid links
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Wrapping Up

Cinema HD is an excellent and popular app for streaming free movies and TV shows. 

Integration with Real Debrid makes Cinema HD even better at providing premium buffer-free links when streaming. Its easy-to-use layout makes finding what you want to watch a doddle and an enjoyable experience. Cinema HD is one of the best free streaming apps, and I recommend you try it!

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