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How to install Kodi

To put it shortly, deploying Kodi on your Windows PC couldn’t be easier. You just have to choose the installer you’re most comfortable with, launch it, perform a bunch of adjustments and that’s it.

With that in mind, please note that you will need to pay attention to your system’s architecture and the Kodi installer version.

There are two standalone installers: one for 32-bit systems and another for 64-bit PCs. If you mix them up, they might not work properly, or at all.

Last, but not least, you can opt-in for the Windows Store app version of Kodi. This one works on both 32- and 64-bit systems, but like many other Windows Store apps, it has received some complaints about not working or randomly crashing.

Worst case scenario, you’ll have to switch to a standalone installer version.

How to update Kodi

Updating Kodi regularly is a sure way to keep to speed with its latest developments and functionalities. However, if you’re new to Kodi, updating it might seem a bit alien. We’ll show you how to do it in a few easy steps:

1. Head over to the official Kodi website
2. Click the blue Download button in the top-right corner of the screen
3. Select your operating system (it’s lower on the newly-opened page)
4. Choose a release type from the Recommended tab
5. After the download completes, install Kodi as we’ve described above

How to use Kodi

First and foremost we need to mention that Kodi doesn’t encompass its own entertainment collection. Thus, you won’t be able to use Kodi as you’d use, say, Netflix for instance.

You can think of Kodi as your personal media organizer that has added playback capabilities.

Therefore, you’ll need to fill it up with your own content that you’ll be able to enjoy. For example, you could insert a DVD or Blu-Ray movie and watch it on Kodi.

Furthermore, you could also install third-party plugins that may let you access freely-available content.

However, you should pay attention to what you’re trying to access through this program since Team Kodi does not endorse accessing illegal or pirated content through their tool.

As long as you make sure you’re on the right side of the law, everything should be A-OK.

Kodi addons

Many of you think about Kodi as being this multimedia player that you can have on your PC, TV, gaming console, and such. However, its functionality is far greater.

For instance, after configuring it properly, you can see the latest weather developments directly in the app.

More so, since v18, Kodi has implemented the Games section which, you guessed, lets you play games.

Now before you get too excited, you can’t play modern games, but retro ones, or at least ones that require an emulator, which Kodi kindly provides you with.

Additionally, you can view TV shows, listen to music, watch music videos, watch TV, listen to online radio stations, view photos on your device and even expand Kodi’s capabilities by installing add-ons.

You should be aware that certain third-party Kodi add-ons might not be entirely legal to use and might even cause issues within the program.

FAQ: Learn more about Kodi

• What is XBMC?

To put it shortly, XBMC is Kodi’s old name. From version 13 of XBMC, it stopped being referred to as that and changed its name to Kodi.

• Can I watch live TV with Kodi?

Yes, Kodi enables you to watch live TV and perform video recordings by relying on third-party PVR backend solutions or even DVR devices. Thus, you’ll need to go through some configuration steps before you’ll be able to enjoy this type of content on Kodi.

• Can I install Kodi on my PS4, Xbox360/One or Wii U?

Unfortunately, no, you can’t. It requires a great deal of reverse engineering to figure out the video acceleration hardware and that’s progress that never happened on these consoles.