Frequently asked questions
Short answers, no runaround.
What is PUTRE?
A streaming guide and indie film community. One place to find what to watch across the services you already pay for, organized into human-made playlists, with indie films and shorts beside the big stuff.
Is PUTRE free?
Yes. Sign in, pick your services, browse. You watch inside your own streaming subscriptions.
What devices is PUTRE on?
- Web: use it right now at putre.xyz, nothing to install.
- iPhone: get the app on the App Store.
- Apple TV: the PUTRE app on Apple TV opens streaming apps directly on the exact title.
- Roku: no app to install. Your phone pairs with the Roku over your home Wi-Fi and becomes the remote: tap Watch on TV in the iPhone app and the streaming app opens on your Roku, already on the right title.
- Amazon Fire TV: PUTRE works as a browsing guide. Amazon does not let apps launch other streaming apps, so you pick what to watch in PUTRE and open Netflix, Hulu, or Max yourself.
- LG and Samsung TVs: on the roadmap.
Which streaming services does it work with?
Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, and free sources like YouTube. Every title deep-links straight into the right app.
Does PUTRE replace my subscriptions?
No. PUTRE is the guide, not the pipes. It tells you what's worth watching on what you already have, then opens the right app to play it.
How does watching on my TV work?
Pair your phone with your TV. On Roku, PUTRE connects over your home Wi-Fi (no TV app needed) and Watch on TV opens the streaming app on the exact title. Other TVs pair by QR code.
What are curators?
People who build public playlists by mood, genre, director, or era. Anyone can make playlists for friends; approved Public Curators get a public profile and a spot in the directory.
How do I find indie films to watch?
That's what PUTRE is for. Independent films and shorts sit right beside major releases in the same human-curated playlists, marked with a gold indie badge, so you find great indies while you're just looking for something to watch. Browse indie-focused playlists and the monthly Indie of the Month pick too. No algorithm buries them, and no studio can pay to bump a title up.
How do filmmakers get on PUTRE?
Submit a finished short for free. PUTRE curates for quality; approved films get a gold indie badge beside major titles and are eligible for the monthly Indie of the Month vote. More on the For Filmmakers page.
How can I support or fund indie filmmakers?
Supporting indie filmmakers is core to PUTRE's mission. Every month, members vote for their favorite indie short, and we're building toward members directly helping fund the filmmakers they vote for. Just by watching and voting, you give indie films the exposure the big platforms deny them.