Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi | How-to
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a home theater system through the power of Kodi!
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Kodi is a free media player that you can install on an extensive list of devices. With Kodi, you can both stream remotely, and play locally downloaded media Learn how to install Kodi on your Raspberry Pi below!
Disclaimer: Everything in this article is intended purely for educational purposes. I do not condone Piracy; it is not a victimless crime. Please do not steal content that you do not own.
Kodi (formerly called XBMC) is an open source software media center. With Kodi you can play a vast array of content, such movies, TV shows, music, and live TV. You can also play games and view pictures in Kodi. Kodi can download metadata for your media, such as descriptions, cover images, cast members, and subtitles. Kodi is very similar to Plex in that aspect.
When you hear the word “Kodi”, it is typically followed closely by either “Amazon Firestick” or “Nvidia Shield.” Now, these devices are great, but do you own them? If you already own a Nvidia Shield, then install Kodi on that. However, if you don’t own a Shield, installing Kodi on a Raspberry Pi is a great alternative. If you have a Raspberry Pi 3 or 4, it will run Kodi even better than a Firestick.
Kodi is fantastic because if you don’t have the resources to, or just don’t want to torrent, you can still stream almost anything you want. This is good because it doesn’t take up space on your device. It’s also a lot easier to find things you want to watch.
At one time, you only needed to have a membership with “The Big Three”; Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. In 2021, this is no longer the case. There are over 200 different streaming services to choose from. That’s a lot of money to watch what you want to watch! Luckily, with Kodi you can install “add-ons” that allow you to connect to third party content hosts and stream whatever media you’re looking for. It’s also 100% free!
If you think Kodi sounds like something you’re interested in, stay tuned and I’ll show you how to get it installed. Keep in mind that there are two different ways to install Kodi. You can see both ways below!
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If you’re planning to ONLY use your Raspberry Pi for Kodi, then you should install Kodi OS. This will install an operating system to your Pi that will have significantly better performance than running Kodi as a software on Raspberry Pi OS. To install Kodi OS, follow the below steps.
Once you’re done with all the above steps, insert your Micro SD Card into your Raspberry Pi. Turn it on and follow the on-screen prompts to get your new operating system setup. After LibreELEC runs its installation procedure, your Raspberry Pi should reboot and Kodi should open automatically.
If you plan to use your Raspberry Pi for more than Kodi, you’ll want to download and install Kodi through the terminal. This will allow you to use Kodi when you want too, but it also allows you to use your Raspberry Pi for anything else that you decide.
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
sudo apt install kodi
You have successfully installed Kodi to your Pi using Terminal. Now, you can either open Kodi by following Step 4, or you can simply navigate to Kodi in your Raspberry Pi’s navigation menu.
You have successfully installed Kodi. From this point on, you can do whatever you’d like with it. I would suggest looking at installing add ons in Kodi and installing a VPN on Raspberry Pi.
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