diff --git a/docs/ext/stream.rst b/docs/ext/stream.rst
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@@ -40,3 +40,17 @@ Configuration values
 .. confval:: stream/protocols
 
     Whitelist of URI schemas to allow streaming from.
+
+
+Usage
+=====
+
+This backend does not provide a library or similar. It simply takes any URI
+added to Mopidy's tracklist that matches any of the protocols in the
+:confval:`stream/protocols` setting and tries to play back the URI using
+GStreamer. E.g. if you're using an MPD client, you'll just have to find your
+clients "add URI" interface, and provide it with the direct URI of the stream.
+
+Currently the stream backend can only work with URIs pointing direcly at
+streams, and not intermediate playlists which is often used. See :issue:`303`
+to track the development of playlist expansion support.