In this article we will see some of the best Android applications that will allow you to control the Kodi media player (XBMC) directly from your Android phone. In this way, you will have something like a remote control for your TV.

Initial considerations

First of all, you must configure Kodi to work properly with Android devices as a remote control. You can see this guide to configure Android as a Kodi remote control in which the whole process is explained.

Once configured, you can now run both Yatse and Kore app without any problem, which are the two applications that we will see.

1. Kore, Official Remote for Kodi

Kore is a relatively new application for Kodi. It was launched in January 2015 as an independent application, but later, it became the official remote control application for Kodi .

There are several factors that made Kore the official application. The first factor is the excellent interface that it includes, very clean. The second factor is the great support of the official Kodi developers .

Kore has all the basic functionalities you can expect from a remote control application. It allows you to control the Kodi player through a simple interface, see the current playlist (music, movies, TV shows, files ... etc), install and configure Addons and launch downloads directly from the application. It also has several themes to customize the interface.

2. Yatse, the Kodi Remote

Yatse is one of the most popular Kodi remote apps for Android. It has many options, has a pretty decent interface and has support for Android wear watches.

When you open the application, you will see all the options included in the Kore application, but in addition, it also has dedicated buttons for volume control and an option to choose between the standard remote control interface or the touchpad. Both options work well and everything depends on your preferences. It also has support for voice commands and has a virtual keyboard.

The application is free, but if you want to access some exclusive features such as streaming to your Android device, downloading files for offline use, backup in the cloud, more themes and some other premium options, you would have to pay for it .

More remote control applications

These two Android applications are considered as the best Android remote control applications for Kodi , although obviously, there are many more.

Kodi brings is a great multimedia center and the most likely thing is that you do not always want to control it through your mouse and your keyboard. Kodi supports TV remote controls and devices such as pads of various consoles. The good news is that you can control Kodi with your phone. The official remote control application of Kodi is available for Android and iOS.

To allow you to use your phone as a remote control, we must change some options in Kodi.

Basic configuration

This section will allow us to establish the minimum options to allow the use of external applications.

1 We must go to: System -> Settings -> Services -> Webserver . Or also, depending on the language you have selected in Kodi: System -> Settings -> Services -> Web server . Here we will have to activate the option Allow control of Kodi / XBMC via HTTP . Depending on your language, the option can also be Allow Kodi / XBMC control over HTTP :

Optionally we can also establish a port, a username and a password.

2 Next, in the menu on the left, go to the next section: Remote Control / Remote Control . Here, we activate the following option Allow programs on other systems to control XBMC / Kodi . Or also, depending on the language of Kodi. Allow the programs of other systems to control XBMC / Kodi .

Advanced configuration

The steps that we will see now are optional, but they facilitate the configuration and the use of some remote control Addons like Yatse:

Zeroconf : It will allow that Yatse and other complements are able to detect your device with Kodi automatically.
UPnP : Here we can solve some problems with streaming. It is advisable to configure these options from Kodi 12.x Frodo.
Follow the next steps:

1. In the menu on the left we select Zeroconf and activate the option that says: Announce these services to other systems via Zeroconf . Or also, depending on the language of Kodi: Notify these services to other systems through Zeroconf .

2 Then, in the menu on the left, we go to UPnP and activate the following options:

Share video and music libraries through UPnP
Allow control of Kodi via UPnP
Or also, depending on your language:

Share video and music libraries through UPnP
Permitor control of Kodi through UPnP
And we have already configured Kodi to be able to control it by means of the APPs of remote control of our telephone.

Configuring the application on your smartphone

Open the remote control application on your phone and make sure that your Kodi system and your phone are connected to the same network. Press Next and the Kodi remote control application will start searching multimedia centers.

If the multimedia center is found, you must select your system and you can start controlling Kodi on your phone. The application will present you with a remote control on the screen that works without problems.

The Kodi remote control application allows you to see all the music, videos, images and other formats within your Kodi system. In addition, you can also use all the accessories installed in Kodi.

In case the application can not identify your Kodi media center, you must click Next and configure everything manually. Enter the name and address of the multimedia center, in addition to the IP address of the system running Kodi. You can find the username, password and port in the Kodi Webserver options in the service options.

Additional steps / problems

The most common problems are usually due to the configuration of the Firewall, so do not forget to check it. This has been everything.

Quasar is one of the most popular add-ons for Kodi and is used to download and stream torrent files. Like most Kodi plug-ins for downloading torrent files, Quasar allows you to start watching a torrent video file before finishing the download . It also scans multiple torrent web pages, allowing you to search torrents on several web pages at once.

Important : In neoguias.com we are totally against the illegal downloading of content. On this website you will find all kinds of guides and tutorials, but in no time we will publish illegal things. Use the contents of this guide at your own risk.

Before continuing

We strongly recommend the use of a VPN when streaming through Kodi. Users in some countries who use Kodi receive notices for copyright infringement when streaming movies or TV shows through the use of various add-ons. It is known that in Spain, in some cases, these notices are also beginning to be received. In addition to warnings, and this does happen very often in Spain and in most countries, it is common for ISPs to limit your speed when they detect that you download content from some sources, making downloads very slow when you make them. from some pages or services. To maintain your privacy, we recommend that you use a service like IPVanish, a complete privacy solution that is highly recommended for Kodi users.

How to install Quasar for Kodi

Let's first see a quick guide : To install Quasar, the first thing you should do is to configure Kodi to allow remote control by programs on other systems through the configuration menu. Next you have to download the Quasar zip file that is available for your device and open it from within Kodi. Once you have installed the Quasar add-on, the next step is to connect to the unofficial Quasar repository and install some torrent providers. If you do not know where to find it, you can search it on Google by typing "unofficial Quasar repository mirror" and it will appear. Once you have configured the providers, you can browse and download torrents directly from the Quasar add-on.

Now that you have a general idea about how you should follow the installation, we will see a detailed step-by-step guide to the whole process.

Step 1: Configure Kodi to allow remote control for programs installed on other systems

You need to activate the option to allow remote control of programs in other systems. To do this, navigate to System (System) => Settings (Configuration) => Services (Services) => Remote control (Remote Control) and make sure that the option "Allow remote control by programs on other systems other systems control XBMC / Kodi ) " is activated.

Step 2: Download the Quasar installation file

The latest version of Quasar is the best of all. You can find it in this link . Make sure you choose the installation file that is valid for your operating system. There are versions of Quasar for Android, Linux, Apple and Windows devices.

If you install an incorrect version of Quasar, Kodi will generate errors when you try to execute it.

Step 3: Install some Quasar providers or sources

If you try to run Quasar without font providers, you will see a pop-up window that says "Unable to find any providers" in the lower right part of the screen. If you see this error message, it means that you must install at least one Quasar provider.

To solve the problem described above, you must install an unofficial Quasar repository. We are not going to leave the link, but you can find it in any search engine. When you find it, download it and go to System => Configuration => Addons => Install from zip => Desktop file and select the file you just downloaded to link to the unofficial Quasar repository.

Once you see the installation window appear, you can install some providers by navigating to System => Configuration => Addons => Install from repository => Quasar repo mirror => Program addons .

Once you get to the addon menu of the unofficial Quasar repository, ignore the suppliers of magnetic links at the beginning and scroll down to the section that is in the second half of the list.

Some providers are only good at finding certain types of content. For example, the HorribleSubs provider only works if you're looking for anime videos. You can install as many providers as you want, so it is advisable to install more than one.

Once you have chosen some providers, you will be ready to start streaming torrents. Go back to Quasar and look for a program or movie that you want to see.

After clicking on a link, Quasar will scroll through your list of providers until you find a working torrent file. After a large enough part of the video you want to see has been downloaded, the .torrent file will start playing

Kodi is a powerful multimedia player that allows you to play almost any type of content . The best thing about Kodi is that it is completely free and that it offers a wide range of streaming services . In Kodi's definitive guide, you will find everything you need to know about Kodi. Let's go back to the subject. In addition to watching movies and listening to music, in Kodi you can watch live TV in a lot of movie channels , series, sports ... and more.

If you are looking for a free way to watch live TV without having to pay large sums of money to different companies or TV services, you are in the right place.

As we already mentioned, Kodi is completely free and open source . All you have to do is install Kodi on any device: Mac, Windows, Android, iOS ... etc. After the installation, you will have to add some of the add-ons that we add below. If you do not feel like reading the complete guide that we mentioned, here you can find how to install Addons de Kodi in its different versions.

In this article, we have selected the best accessories to watch live TV . In this way you can choose the one that best suits what you are looking for. We begin

1. Phoenix

Phoenix is ​​a relatively new Addon , but that does not make it less worthy of the first place on the list. Phoenix offers you a wide variety of international TV channels .

In general, Phoenix offers you TV channels from most countries in the world. It is updated regularly by the community, so you can always expect to find something new in each version. To see international channels, select the category Crusader88 . Apart from this, through this Addon you can also see a wide variety of movies, music, news ... etc. The best thing about the add-on is that it works exceptionally well .

2. Navi-X

Navi-X is one of Kodi's oldest live TV Addons. It counts several million users and gives you suggestions based on the most popular by time ranges, that is; in the most seen in the last 24 hours in the last week, in the last month ... etc. It is a great feature for those users who almost never know what they want to see, because they tell you directly.

Navi-X has live TV at international level. It has channels of action movies, science fiction, series, sports (basketball games, soccer games, golf tournaments ... etc) and more. You can also watch the latest movies released, listen to the music you prefer and watch TV programs at any time, as long as they are available.

You can mark any channel as a favorite to access easily from the favorite channels tab. Navi-x also incorporates a very useful functionality to filter the search results.

3. Vdubt25

Vdubt25 is a very basic Addon in terms of its appearance, but it works very well. It offers a good variety of classified channels in categories such as live sports, international news, movies, music and more. All in it streaming in a quality that goes from high to medium.

The Addon also has specific channels for different countries. It offers several programs and TV series in HD like Game of Thrones, Vikings, Breaking Bad and others. There is a category for children with a wide variety of animated films and series of drawings, as well as movies for the little ones. You can also see when it was the last time a particular category was updated.

4. Stream Engine

Stream Engine is a simple but effective Addon for de Kodi, very useful to watch live television. The best thing about this Addon is the way in which it classifies the channels into categories.

Some of the available channels are Fox News, Fox Movies, Fox Sports, Cartoon Network, MTV, ESPN HD, Sky Sports, NBA TV, and many more. In addition, you can watch your favorite TV series thanks to the collection of TV series that it incorporates, although it does not have as much variety as other Addons that we have already seen, limited to the most popular.

5. USTVNow

USTVNow is a subscription-based service exclusively for the US . It is a service exclusively for US users, but we put it on the list because we have Hispanic readers from that country. You need to subscribe to it through its official website.

The service offers you 6 free US channels for free and, if you want more channels, you will have to go to a paid subscription for around € 19 per month. In the latter case, you will only have 28 channels, so it is not to shoot rockets either.

If you are looking for an Addon to watch American channels such as CBS, Fox News, ESPN, History, NBC and others, you should try this Addon. Despite not having much to offer regarding the variety of content, it is very popular in the United States, being the reason why we have included it in the classification.

6. BBC iPlayer

If you want to keep informed of what is happening around the world , you could try installing this Kodi add-on. It gives you access to all the BBC news channels for free. Unless you live in the UK (the case you are writing about), you will have to first install a VPN and then set up the UK as a location in order to access the channels.

#. In summary

Now that you've seen the list of the best Kodi add-ons to watch TV live, the ball is on your roof. If you do not find what you are looking for, without a doubt, it will not be due to lack of options from the Kodi community.

Apart from the Kodi supplements to watch the live TV that we have mentioned, you can also check here a list with the best Kodi Addons in general .

In case you think that some Kodi Addon is missing that deserves to be on the list, leave us a comment.

You will be wondering what exactly is a repository. Repositories are places in which a set of add-ons that can be installed in Kodi are stored, so you can access the various add-ons that you offer when you add them. Kodi offers its own official repository of add-ons, but in addition, you can install several third-party repositories and add-ons. 

The official plugins can be installed and enabled directly from Kodi. On the other hand, unofficial add-ons can be installed through different sources or repositories that you will have to add manually or through ZIP files that are available for download.

Let's see how to install any repository in Kodi

1. How to install Addons in Kodi 16 (Jarvis)

Let's see how to install them in Kodi 16, both for official and non-official Addons.

1.1. Installation of official Kodi Addons

Let's talk about how you can install official Kodi add-ons like YouTube, Dbmc for Dropbox, Vine ... etc. These are the steps to do it:

1 Go to Settings-> Add-ons or also Settings-> Add-ons if Kodi is in Spanish. Here, click on "Install from repository" . Then click on "Kodi Add-on Repository" .

2 Here you will find different types of Addons categories, the interface, subtitles and more.

3 Click on a type of add-on, for example, click on video add-ons and then on a plug-in of your choice. Give it to Install . After the add-on is downloaded, you will receive a notification that the add-on is already enabled.

Once you have installed the add-on, you will find it in its respective section. For example, YouTube will be available on the Videos -> Add-on page .

Although there are a lot of official supplements, there are also many unofficial ones that make Kodi even more worthwhile. Let's see how we can install these third-party add-ons.

1.2. Installation of unofficial Kodi Addons

Some of Kodi's best unofficial add-ons are part of repositories like Fusion, Xfinity, Superrepo and more. Therefore, we will first see how you can install a repository in Kodi.

To install a repository, you will have to add your source and each source comes with its own unique link, which you can easily find through a Google Search. For example, let's show you how you can install the Fusion repository:

1 Go to System -> File Manager and double click on "Add Source / Add Source" .

2 Enter the original Fusion link, which until now had been "http://fusion.tvaddons.ag" and also enter the name of the repository you prefer.

Note : Keep in mind that the links of the different sources change every so often, so you will have to consult the active links to add a source.

3 Now, go to Settings-> Addons and click on "Install from ZIP". Here you can check the sources you have added. Click on "Fusion" or on the name that you have given to the source. Next, check out the various repositories and add-ons available.

4 We recommend that you first install the Add-on Installer from the "start-here" folder, since it brings a series of very interesting add-ons that you can install. To install an Addon or a repository, just click on it. Once the Add-on installer is installed, you will see a notification. In addition, you can also install a repository from the "xbmc-repos" directory .

5. To install an add-on from a repository, simply click on "Install from Repository" and go to the repo where you want to install the add-on.

Different sources have names of different styles for their add-ons and repositories, but most of them define very well the add-on to install, so you should not have problems to know its usefulness at a glance. Once you have added several repositories, you can go to the options of the Music, Videos or any other section. Click on "Get more / Get more " to see all the add-ons available to install from the official and unofficial repositories.

Some add-ons are also available as ZIP files on your website. So you can download them and then install them from the option to install from a ZIP file.

Also say that some unofficial Kodi add-ons do not work at times due to geographical restrictions. In that case, you can always use VPN applications or services.

2. How to install Addons in Kodi 17 (Krypton)

Let's look at the method to install the official and unofficial add-ons in Kodi 17 Krypton to improve Kodi's functionality. The process described below refers to the desktop version of Windows, but should not be different for Mac or Linux users, as long as they are running this version.

In case you are using Kodi on your television, use the navigation buttons on your remote control to move from one option to another. Press "Accept" to choose an option and the "Back" button to move to the previous page. If you are on a PC, press "Enter" on your keyboard to choose an option and "Backspace" to return to the previous page.

2.1. Installation of official Kodi Addons

Configuring Kodi may seem a little complicated for some users the first time because of all the options and functionalities that Kodi offers to more advanced users, but once you have downloaded and installed Kodi from the official website, you will see that you get official Kodi addons It is one of the easiest things you can do. Follow the following steps to start:

In the main menu, place the mouse cursor over the "Add-ons" menu item, which will be highlighted automatically and then display several options.

Now move the mouse over "Install from a repository (Install from repository)" and click to go to the next group of options.

The screen on which you are now shows a series of categories from which you can choose , so you can choose between accessories related to music, movies, videos, time or anything else. As an example for this article, we are going to add a video add-on. We will use this example for the rest of the process.

Scroll through the list on the right using the mouse scroll wheel or the keyboard direction keys (up / down) until you find the channel you want. Let's try to install the CollegeHumor Addon for Kodi.

Once you have found the preferred option, click on it. Then you will see the screen with installation tab at the bottom right.

Now you simply click on the option "Install (Install)" and, after a few seconds you will receive a message saying that you have correctly installed the Addon You can always repeat the process to install any add on your device. As you can see in the image below, we have a few aggregates, such as Vimeo.

While the installation of add-ons to the official Kodi repository is very simple, not all add-ons or add-ons available for Kodi are in the official repository. To download and install add-ons that have not yet been approved by Kodi or the XBMC Foundation for one reason or another, you will need to look elsewhere. You can do it from third-party repositories or from ZIP archives that are available online, but be careful, since installing some of them may be illegal.

2.2. Installation of unofficial Kodi Addons

Downloading unofficial Kodi plug-ins from third-party repositories is not very different from the method described above, but it is a process that we can divide into two steps. The second part of that process is almost identical to the method described above, but to get to this point, you will need to first install unofficial third-party repositories , which can be confusing for beginners. To obtain new repositories you will need to adjust the configuration a bit. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do the whole process.

The first thing you have to do is enable the installation from "unknown sources" . you must follow these steps

Go to the main menu and select the option "Settings (Settings)" by clicking on the icon with a gear that you can see in the upper left panel.

On the next page, click on "System Settings" 

In the "Addons" section of the left panel, make sure that the option " Unknown sources" is activated. The option is disabled by default for privacy and security reasons, but you must activate it in order to install add-ons from outside the official Kodi repository.

Now let's see how the installation of third-party repositories or individual Addons from ZIP files works. You are now ready to download and install unofficial add-ons in Kodi. You can add third-party repositories that come with dozens of Addons or simply add individual add-ons separately.

For the purpose of this article, we will install a well-known repository called "SuperRepo", which has access to more than 2,000 Addons that will give you a lot of free content. However, as a legal warning, we have to remind you that some of the Addons that you will find in third-party repositories are a copyright infringement, so you will have to be careful with what you do. To avoid legal problems, be sure to protect yourself with a VPN connection before you start using these repositories.

To download SuperRepo or any other third-party repository such as Aeres or Mighty Duck, you will have to go to "Main Menu" -> "Settings" as described in the previous section. However, instead of selecting "System Settings" on the next page, click on "File Manager".

On the next screen, double-click on "Add Source" in the menu on the left.
In the pop-up window that you will see, double-click "<None> (<None>)" .

Now you will be asked to write the exact path of the third-party repository you are trying to install. As we are trying to install SuperRepo, we will have to enter the address of SuperRepo, whose address is "http://srp.nu" . Copy and paste the URL and click "Accept (OK)" . Remember to remove the quotes from the URL.

Now type a name to begin using the repository. You can write, for example, SuperRepo. Now click on "Accept (OK)" .

That is all. Now that you have SuperRepo installed on Kodi, you can now repeat the process for virtually any third-party repository you want to add. You can install add-ons from the official repository of Kodi, SuperRepo or any other repository that you have installed,

However, you still have to install the Addons. Now that you have SuperRepo on your system, you need to know how to install add-ons. They are available in ZIP file format, so you will have to look for them in the repository.

To install SuperRepo add-ons, go to the Main Menu and click Addons in the left panel. You will reach the next screen, in which you will have to click on the Addons icon in the upper left corner.

Double-click on "Install from ZIP file (Install from ZIP file)" .

In the screen that you will see, choose "SuperRepo" the name that you have decided to give to the repository before.

Click on your version of Kodi, which we assume is the Kodi 17 Krypton, although it could be another and this guide is perfectly valid.

In the resulting screen, click on "All (All)" , and you will be presented with an option to download the ZIP file , which is what you have been waiting for all this time.

In our case, we have downloaded a small ZIP file with thousands of add-ons, all of them free.

The installation will take a few seconds and, once finished, you will see a small pop-up notification window in the upper right corner of the Kodi window. In this way you will know that everything has gone well. SuperRepo will now be visible when you choose the option "Install from the repository (Install from repository)" , from the "Main Menu -> Addons" section . Next, you can install add-ons or Addons of the repository in the same way described in the first section of this guide.

You can also install individual Addons in the same way, as long as you know the exact download address of the ZIP file.

3. Summary: Install official and unofficial Kodi Addons

Kodi is one of the best options if you want to get rid of cable connections. Netflix, Amazon Prime and other subscription-based platforms offer you a robust collection of programs, series and movies, but what Kodi puts on the table is hard to beat, no matter where you look.

While some of the old addons and repositories are dying, we are already starting to see different versions of them created by other users, with new repositories appearing frequently. Kodi is undoubtedly the platform for open source streaming par excellence .

Google Chromecast is a streaming media device compatible with Google apps like YouTube. However, it is not compatible with multimedia centers like Kodi , so if you usually watch videos on Kodi and want to stream from Kodi to Chromecast, you can not do it natively.

However, there are some ways to address this lack. You can do it through an Android smartphone or tablet or even from your PC or Mac. There are three methods to transmit from Kodi to Chromecast, so let's see them so you can follow the one you like the most.

Option 1. Use an Android device on which Kodi will run

This is the best method to stream from Kodi to Chromecast , as it will not consume too much battery from your Android device. Using this method, unlike the other methods we will see below, videos are played on Chromecast even when the device is locked . In addition, the video that you will see on the TV to which you have Chromecast connected will be seen perfectly, without any delay in the audio. To achieve this, you must follow these steps:

1. First, you will have to install some applications on your Android device: Kodi , LocalCast and any file explorer that allows you to view hidden files, such as ES File Explorer File Manager.

2. After installing all these applications, download this .xml file ( PlayerFactoryCore.xml ). Once the file is downloaded, open the file browser and enable the option to browse hidden files . For example, in ES File Explorer, you must go to the main menu and select "Settings" . In "Screen settings" , you must activate the option "Show hidden files" .

3. Next, go to the "Downloads" folder and look for the PlayerFactoryCorexml file that you have previously downloaded. Copy the file and paste it in the following directory: Android-> Data-> org.xbmc.kodi-> files -> .Kodi-> userdata .

4. Once you have copied the file, open Kodi and play any video. If you have more applications similar to LocalCast installed, Android will ask you to choose an application; select LocalCast . If you only have this application installed, the selected video will be automatically loaded.

5. Next, select your Chromecast device and then click on "Play" . The Kodi video should be played on the TV to which you have Chromecast connected. To add more videos to the playlist, you can use the "Add to the queue" option.

Now you can minimize the LocalCast application and block your Android device while playing the video on Chromecast.

Option 2. Use the Chromecast application on your Android device

Another very simple method to stream from Kodi to Chromecast is to make use of the "Send screen" feature of the Google Cast app on your Android smartphone. You must follow these steps:

1. You must install both Kodi and the Google Cast app on your Android device.

2. Open the Google Cast app and click on the top left menu icon. Here, click on the " Send screen / audio" option. Then, you may get a message saying something like "The send screen function is not optimized for this device; Your experience may vary . " Ignore the message and select "OK" .

3. Next, the application will search for existing Chromecast devices . Select your Chromecast device and the device interface will be displayed on the TV connected to Chromecast.

4. Now, open Kodi and play any video. Then the video should start playing on both your Android device and your TV.

This method works and allows you to stream from Kodi to Chromecast, but it is not really feasible if you consider that you will not be able to block your phone, make calls or any other task while playing the video. For the rest, the video playback has a good performance on your phone, but the transmission to Chromecast is quite slow . If you can, go for the first method.

Option 3: Use the Chromecast application on PC or Mac

This method is similar to the previous method, since you can use the Google Cast extension in Chrome to mirror your PC screen to a TV or screen that has a Chromecast device connected. Let's see how to stream from Kodi to Chromecast through a PC:

1. Install the Kodi client on your PC or Mac. Be sure to install Chrome along with the Google Cast extension. If you are a Windows user, you may have to install the Chromecast configuration client if you connect to Chromecast for the first time.

2. Next, start Chrome and click on the Google Cast extension. You should see an option that says something like "Cast to ..." . You will also see a small drop-down button that you have to click on. In the menu, select the option "Select source" .

3. You can select between a tab or the desktop. Select "Cast desktop . "

4. Now, open Kodi and play any video. It should be seen both on your PC and on the TV to which you have Chromecast connected.

Like the previous method, you will have to keep the Kodi client running and in the foreground . In addition, you can not turn off or block your PC or Mac. Therefore, unless you are not going to use your PC, it is not the best method, but it works.

What to do if the sound is not reproduced?
In case the audio does not play, you may have to make an additional adjustment in Chrome. You must deactivate a Flag To do this, you must go to the URL "chrome: // flags /" (copy and paste the address as is). Once you are in the options panel, find and disable the option "# disable-audio-support-for-desktop-share" .

To save work, press CONTROL + F to search for the Flag directly. If the option was activated, you must disable it and the sound should already be played.

You have everything set: Finishing
All the above methods work, but we recommend the first method because the playback is the most perfect and, in addition, you can perform various tasks on your Android phone while watching the video.

Whether you are a new user of Kodi or if you are one of those who need the best additions and improvements in Kodi, the different compilations or builds of Kodi are the right way. However, Kodi builds can also be the cause of several problems, such as poor performance in mid-range devices such as USB players or TV Boxes that are so fashionable. Another cause of poor performance can be outdated add-ons or those for which new versions are no longer available.

Unfortunately, there is no native way to reset Kodi or to remove a build and thus get Kodi back to its default state. In Kodi 17 Kripton have not added a restart option either. Anyway, there is a fairly easy way to remove a build and thus return Kodi to its original state.

By way of clarification, say that in this example we are using Kodi 17 Krypton on a Windows 10 PC, but the process should be the same on most devices that are capable of running Kodi.

Steps to remove a Kodi build

In this example we are using the Kodi Fusion repository for the process, so if you already have it added as a source, you can skip the first steps.

1. First, open Kodi and click on the Settings icon on the main page.

2. Next, click on the File Manager on the Kodi Configuration page.

3. Now in the Kodi File Manager , double-click on Add Source .

4. On the Add Source File page, click "None" on the route and change it to http://fusion.tvaddons.ag/ . Next, rename the font as "Fusion" or type the name you want.

5. Once the Fusion source is added, go to the main Kodi page and click Add-ons / Add-ons . On the Add-ons page, click on the "Add-ons Browser" icon.

6. Then click on "Install from zip file".

7. Then, from the available sources, click on "Fusion" . After this, open the "begin-here" folder. Here, simply double-click on the file "plugin.video.freshstart-1.0.5.zip" to install the Fresh Start plugin. You should receive a message to notify you that the add-on has been activated successfully.

8. ​Next, go to the Add-ons page and look for the Fresh Start plug-in. Execute it

9. Next, you should receive a message to ask if you really want to restore the Kodi configuration to the default configuration . Select "Yes" .

Once this is done, your Kodi configuration should be restored, and the Kodi version you had installed will be removed. You will have to restart the system or restart Kodi for the changes to take effect.

And it's a pity ...

Unfortunately, it is a pity that Kodi does not have an option to restore the default configuration. Fortunately, the aforementioned method allows you to do it with ease. To remove a Kodi build, you simply have to follow these steps and reset Kodi .

We will see the configuration of Kodi, also known as XBMC (Xbox Media Center) on a Windows PC, but it will be almost identical on other platforms. When you install Kodi for the first time, there will be no content, so you'll have to set things up manually. Go for it.

User interface

The Kodi Interface may not seem very easy or modern, but it is certainly very functional. The main page of Kodi includes sections of Images, Videos, Music, Programs and System. You can simply hover over each of these sections with your computer mouse to get more options such as files, add-ons, system information, settings and more.

In the lower left corner of the main page, you will find the favorites button, which shows the add-ons you have and your favorites, which are add-ons or files that you have added to favorites. In addition, you will find an off button that allows you to exit Kodi, turn off the system, restart it or put it on hold. You can even set a custom shutdown timer.

When entering any of the sections, you will find a return button and a start button in the lower right, as well as a sidebar to the left. This bar will allow you to select the view and other diverse options.

If you love using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, you'll see that Kodi very easy to use with a keyboard. In addition, there are a number of supported keyboard shortcuts.

Options and configuration

Come now with some interesting options:

Create profiles with password

The main page of Kodi includes different sections and sub-sections of Images, Videos, Music, Programs and System. Before going to the Configuration page to see the different options, you must create a profile or simply establish a Master lock lock so that nobody else has access to your private collection of content.

To do this, go to System -> Profiles . Here, you can enable the login screen and set the blocking preferences of a profile. Say that if you have already put Kodi in Spanish, you should have gone to System -> Profiles .

Select the configuration level

Once done, you can go to System-> Settings , go to any of the available options and select the "Configuration Level" . The levels are Basic, Standard, Advanced and Expert. We recommend that you select the expert level to make sure that all the options are visible to you.

​Settings page

Next, go to the different configuration options. This is what you will find in each of the options:

Appearance : Here you can change the skin of the Kodi interface to completely change its appearance.

You can choose between several available skins or download new skins. In addition, you can change the source, the start window, the sounds, edit the RSS feed from the bottom, change the language and region, the screen saver and much more.

Video : As the name suggests, the video options are divided into several options for video playback, video library, subtitles, discs or volumes and accessibility. Each of these options includes a variety of small options.

TV : As for the video, you can configure the various TV options such as playback, parental control, recording, energy saving and much more.

Music : Music options allow you to configure the library the way you want. In addition, there are several advanced playback options, file lists and more.

Images : Here you can change the configuration of file lists and configure the way presentations are shown as slides.

Time : You can choose a time service to display information on the Kodi homepage. Keep in mind that, first of all, you will have to install a weather complement. We will recommend the Yahoo Weather plugin.

Addons : If you want to use Kodi in the best way, visit the Add-on Settings page. Here you will find options to install the various add-ons from ZIP archives or repositories.

Services : Do you want to stream Kodi to a TV or do you want to control Kodi through your smartphone? Here you will find all the options for it.

System : You will find many important options. Here, you can set the video and audio output, set the master lock, activate the power saving mode and much more.

All these pages include a lot of options if you like to tinker with video and audio settings. Now that you're used to several Kodi settings, let's move on to the content itself.

How to access files stored locally in Kodi

If you have many music files, videos, podcasts ... etc saved locally, you can access them in Kodi, besides being able to organize it. First, you will have to add all your files or directories to Kodi.

1 Place your cursor over the Images, Videos or Music section of the main page and click on "Files / Files" . 

2 Then, click on "Add music / Add Music" or videos or something else depending on the section you have selected.

3 Enter the path where the files are located on your PC / Mac.

4 Once you have added a path, all files in that folder will be available for playback in Kodi. You can add as many routes as you wish, but it is recommended that you save all your files in a folder with subdirectories to have everything better organized.

Although you have access to the local Kodi archives, the good thing about Kodi are the various add-ons and repositories that exist. We recommend this article that explains how to install Addons in Kodi.

If you bought an Amazon Fire TV Stick and you're wondering what you can do with it, you're in the right place. Amazon has done a good job of making sure that Fire TV Stick users could use it in many ways without major changes. In addition to the native applications installed, this TV Box in the form of Stick also offers access to all Amazon Prime content for subscribers, as well as the ability to install very complete and varied third-party applications. Simply access the Google Play Store to install most applications.

As you know, there is nothing more rewarding than messing around with a new gadget to see what it is capable of doing. With that in mind, we're going to lend a hand during the installation of Kodi, the famous multimedia center, here is all the procedure how to install Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Go for it.

Prerequisites to installation

As in the case of all guides of moderate complexity like this one, you will need to have certain elements on hand before you start:

• Amazon Fire TV Stick : This guide will be used to install Kodi on any Android device, so if you have the Amazon Fire TV (the big version), this process will also be valid.
  
• A computer : Which can be any PC with Windows, Linux or Mac OS X. The tools used in this guide are useful for all platforms.
  
• Internet connection : You will also need that the WiFi is in operation, since both the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the computer will need to connect to a WiFi network.
  
• 15 minutes of your time and some patience : As you can see in this guide, you will need to download some applications, as well as perform the installation of them through a WiFi network. It will not be more than a quarter of an hour, but you will always need a little patience.

And it's time to go directly to the installation process. To make the process as simple as possible, we have divided it into three different parts. If you already know what the topic is about, you can skip some parts to go to the end of each section. The captures are in English because it was like that on my device and, besides, your interface is probably in this language as well.

Setting up the Amazon Fire TV Stick

As we mentioned earlier, the Amazon Fire TV Stick works by default with a modified version of the Android operating system. It is highly adapted to meet the requirements of Amazon's product, but deep down, it's still Android. That means that, like other Android devices, we can install any application, although first we need to perform a previous configuration.

1. Using the remote control of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, go to the "Settings" screen and then to "System" 

2. In the System panel, look for the "Developer options" preferences and click on the button to enter.

3. Within the options for developers , you will find options such as "Debug ADB" and " Unknown origins" , which in Spanish are called "ADB Debugging" and "Apps from Unknown" respectively. Make sure both options are activated.

4. Use the backward arrow on the remote control to go back to the base configuration of the system. Look for the "About" option, then go to "Network Options" and click on the button to enter this menu.

5. Record the IP address of the Amazon Fire TV Stick. You will need it to connect your computer to the device via WiFi. Note that the Amazon Fire TV Stick must be connected to the Wi-Fi network in order to display the IP address.

How to connect a computer to the Amazon Fire TV Stick

Now that your streaming device is set up, you should make sure that you can create a connection to it via WiFi through your PC. There are a number of methods to connect the Amazon Fire TV Stick to a PC, but some of them involve a lengthy process that involves the installation and configuration of the Android SDK, something that goes far beyond the scope of this guide if the only What you want is to access Kodi to configure the Streaming options. Fortunately, you do not need it.

1. If you do not have the Android SDK installed or you do not have the necessary technical knowledge for it, there is an application called adbFire that will solve the problem. This application is available for Windows, OS X and Linux, so you can always install it. Go to the adbFire page and download the version corresponding to your operating system . If you want, you can also learn a little about the features offered by this application, such as the SSH connection without password or SFTP access, as well as the ability to manage multiple Amazon Fire TV devices at the same time.

2. When you have downloaded the application, access it. If you use Windows, it is probably in the folder, this is likely in the "Downloads" folder. If you use Mac OS X, it will also be by default in the "Downloads" folder, unless you have changed it. Unzip the file (if it is compressed) by clicking on the .zip , .exe or the DMG file , depending on the version of your operating system. Keep in mind that, depending on the platform used, adbFire can be downloaded as a ZIP file or as a DMG.

3. Start the adbFire application. Depending on the version downloaded, the interface may be different. In this guide, we have downloaded version 1.31 of adbFire, running on Mac OS X. If you use Mac OS X, make sure to install adbFire in the / applications folder, because if you do not, you will be shown the following error "Can" t Create Logfile " .

4. Click on the "New" button at the top, just below the text that says "adbFire: Fire TV & Kodi Companion" . In the box that is shown to you, type the IP address of the Amazon Fire TV Stick that we have seen previously. Add a description to better identify the device and click "Save" .

5. As long as the IP address entered is correct and the Amazon Fire TV and your PC are on the same WiFi network, you should have a stable connection between both devices. It's time to install the Kodi. First we have to download the Kodi APK from the official website . Always download the latest version that is stable.

6. In the main window of the adbFire interface, click on the "Install APK" button . Select the APK file that you just downloaded in the previous step and click "Yes" on the screen that will be shown to you. Now you just have to wait for Kodi to install on the Amazon device.

Configuring Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV Stick

Now that we have installed the Kodi APK on the Amazon Fire TV Stick, we must make it work, something that fortunately is very simple.

1. On the Amazon Fire TV Stick and using the remote control, go to the menu on the left that is on the home screen. Go to the "Configuration / Configuration" section at the bottom.

2. In "Settings / Settings" , scroll to the right and select the option "Applications / Applications" . This is the part of the system that allows users to configure applications that are installed manually. You can also see a complete list of all the applications that have been installed, either manually or through the Amazon store.

3. From the "Applications / Applications" menu, scroll down using the remote control until you find the option "Manage all installed applications / Manage All Installed Applications" . Enter this menu.

4. Now, find the application you are looking for, which in this case will appear with the name of Kodi.

5. Go to "Kodi / XMBC" and select the option "Start application / Launch Application" .

And aya is. The Amazon Fire TV Stick will already be working perfectly with Kodi. Remember to always start it in this way.

Kodi is the multimedia streaming application preferred by most and Raspberry Pi is the geek board par excellence with which you can create the most interesting projects. Ok, you can always buy a TV Box with Kodi similar to an Android TV, but it is something that goes against the geek spirit of some people. For those who still do not know what Kodi is, I recommend the following article explaining everything you should know about Kodi.

The Raspberry Pi plates are not only used to install Kodi, but they have a lot of practical utilities. That said, if you're looking for a simpler solution, we recommend that you buy a TV Box Kodi. However, if you want to rummage and learn things, you are in the right article. Let's see how to install Kodi on Raspberry Pi 3 using OSMC.

How to Install Kodi in Raspberry Pi 3

During the installation process you will need some things.

Things you will need
Make sure you have these things at hand before starting the installation:

• A Raspberry Pi 3 plate with its power supply
• A microSD card with USB adapter
• A USB keyboard
• An HDMI cable
• Although it is not essential, it is recommended that you have a box for your Raspberry Pi 3.

How to install OSMC on a microSD card

Download the OSMC installer for your operating system. OSMC is an operating system based on Debian with Kodi pre-installed. The installer is available for Windows, Linux and MacOS. These are the steps to install it:

1. The first time you open the OSMC installer, you should be able to see a welcome message. Since we can not choose another language, we have to choose English. Next, in the lower selection field, we have to select Raspberry Pi 2/3. Then, click on the arrow to advance.

2. Select the version of OSMC you want to download, which will usually be the most recent, and click on the arrow to continue. The installer will try to download the selected version. As an alternative if the download fails, you can try to download the image from the OSMC website and select the option "Use a local build on my computer" .

3. Insert a microSD card into the card reader of your computer or, if you do not have a reader, connect a card reader to the USB port of your computer and insert a microSD card inside it. Select the option "On an SD card" when the installer asks you where you want to install OSMC and click on the arrow to continue.

4. In this step, select the type of network connection . If you use Ethernet connection, select "Wired connection" and if you use WiFi, select "Wireless" . Click on the arrow to continue.

5. If you have selected the WiFi connection, you must enter the access data in the following section before continuing.

6. Select the device that will be shown to you and click on the arrow to continue. Keep in mind that the installation of OSMC will format the microSD card, so it is best to make sure you make backup copies of important files that may be in it.

​In the event that you can not see any device, make sure that the card reader is connected (if any) and that you have a microSD card inside it. Also make sure that the reader is properly configured, something that can happen, especially in Linux.

7. Accept the license agreement and go ahead with the installation.

8. The download between 150 and 200 MB will start and should be completed in a few minutes, depending on your network connection.

When the installation is finished, it will be time to move on to the configuration of the board components.

Required hardware connections

1. Insert the microSD card into the card slot of the Raspberry Pi. Also connect the USB keyboard and the power supply .

2. Connect the HDMI cable to an external display (for example, a monitor or a TV) and also connect the power supply.

3. Now you should be able to see the OSMC load screen .

​4. When the load is completed, you will see the start assistant , which is very basic. Use your keyboard to navigate the interface and select things. Select your preferred language, the time zone, the device name and some other thing.

5. You can select between two pre-installed themes: Estuary , which is Kodi Krypton's default theme, or the OSMC theme itself. Quiet, because later you can download many other topics.

Well, we're finished. Easy and for the whole family.

As we can see, the installation of Kodi in Raspberry Pi is tremendously simple if we use the OSMC installer. If for some reason you are looking for an alternative to OSMC, you can also try OpenELEC .

Using Kodi in Raspberry Pi 3

At least in my tests, Kodi worked perfectly on Raspberry Pi 3. The 1.2 GHz CPU and the GB of RAM made it possible for the playback to be very smooth . I had no problems when connecting via WiFi or to search or install add-ons.

The Raspberry Pi also has an Ethernet port, so you can connect to the Internet via cable in case you have problems with WiFi. It is possible that the interface goes somewhat slow when you try to play a video with a lot of quality , but in terms of FPS or images per second, the reproduction will be perfect , which is what matters.

The temperature of the plate was also adequate, although some people claim to have certain heating problem . If you want, you can monitor the temperature of Raspberry Pi directly from the Kodi settings. Perhaps these problems are due to the purchase of an inadequate box , so make sure you have a box that does not obstruct the air circulation. If you want, you can also buy a heatsink.

The fact is that through the combination of Kodi, OSMC and Raspberry Pi, we have an excellent streaming solution at a very affordable price.