
Welcome, in this video we'll be looking at the content covered in this course, alongside what you will understand after completing each section. You can follow along with each tutorial whilst downloading, installing and setting up Kodi on your own device.
In this short lecture, I explain Kodi's capability for playing different kinds of digital media content. You will learn how to access the official Kodi wiki to locate additional instructions, guides and frequently asked questions. The official Kodi forum will also be shown as an important place to stay up to date with the latest developments in the Kodi community.
Let's now look at the content that will be covered in this section. Each tutorial will demonstrate where to go to download Kodi and how to install it on the following operating systems:
- Windows
- MacOs
- Linux (Fedora)
- LibreElec on a Raspberry Pi
- Android
At the end of this section, you will understand the procedures for downloading and installing Kodi on the device of your choice.
This tutorial covers how to download the Kodi installer for Widows and install Kodi on this operating system.
This tutorial covers how to download the Kodi installer for Mac OS and install Kodi on this operating system.
This tutorial covers a range of methods for downloading the Kodi installer for Linux (Fedora) and installing Kodi on this operating system.
This tutorial covers how to download the Kodi installer for LibreElec and install Kodi on this operating system (running on a Raspberry Pi).
This tutorial covers how to download Kodi from the Google Play store and install it on the Android operating system.
After installing Kodi, we now need to learn how to set it up correctly. This section will focus on configuring Kodi’s display settings and adding media libraries. We’ll learn how to navigate the onscreen display (OSD), the settings menu and enable remote control access using the official Kodi remote app called Kore, which can be run on a tablet or smart phone. We’ll also complete a brief walk-through in how to set up and activate audio visualisations when playing music in Kodi.
This tutorial covers how to use the 'Power', 'Settings' and 'Search' menu functions in Kodi. You will learn how to configure Kodi's display, regional and timezone settings. You will also be shown how to add media libraries (for music, videos and pictures stored locally) to Kodi.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to navigate the 'Settings; menu in Kodi. I will provide you with a brief overview of the various components and functions that can be accessed here.
This tutorial covers how to install the Kore remote app on both Android and IOS devices. You will learn how to enable remote control functionality on Kodi and add your Kodi media center to Kore (for remote controlling). I will also provide an overview of the Kore remote user interface.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to activate and select audio visualisers from the settings menu in Kodi. I will walk you through how to configure an audio visualiser's settings, select presets and change audio visualisers via the onscreen display menu.
In this section, we’ll be learning how to extend Kodi’s default functionality by installing addons. Addons allow us to customise and extend the functionality of Kodi in many ways. We’ll be examining how to use the addon manager and will go through the process of installing, updating and removing both official and unofficial or third-party addons.
This lecture introduces you to the different types of addons that can be installed to customise and add greater functionality to Kodi. You will learn how to use the Kodi addon manager to navigate respositories, alongside installing, updating and removing addons.
In this tutorial, I will cover how to install video, music and weather addons from the Official Kodi respository. These addons will allow you to stream media content from online sources (not stored locally on the device you are running Kodi from).
This tutorial covers how to enable the ability to install addons in Kodi from unknown sources. You will learn how to add sources via Kodi's file manager, and subsequently install third party respositories and addons.
This tutorial covers how to install the 'Youtube' addon from the Official Team KODI repository. The process for creating a Google API, ID and Secret key will be discussed, with instructions for doing so noted on the KODI Youtube addon's github page.
This tutorial covers how to install the 'Duff You' third-party video addon. This addon allows you to search and view content on Youtube without requiring a Google API, ID or Secret key.
This tutorial covers how to install the 'Invidious' video addon from the Official Team KODI repository. This addon allows you to search and view content on Youtube using a privacy focused API. Furthermore, you do not require a Google API, ID or Secret key to view Youtube content with this addon.
This section is focused on Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and how livestreaming IPTV is different to receiving terrestrial/aerial, cable and satellite television broadcasts. We will go through the process of installing the PVR-SimpleClient addon and setting up KODI to livestream IPTV video and radio channels. Following this, we will examine the structure of M3U playlist files, which are used by IPTV client software to fetch livestreaming channels and content. We will then go through the process of creating our very own customised IPTV channel list and import this into the PVR-SimpleClient addon in KODI.
This lecture provides an introduction to IPTV (Internet Protocol television), covering how IPTV client software can stream live video and radio channels.
This lecture covers how to set up the PVR-Simple client for viewing IPTV (Internet Protocol television). You will be shown how to enter M3U playlist and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) URLs into the PVR-Simple client on KODI, alongside where to find publicly available IPTV channels from all over the world.
This tutorial provides a walk through on how to install the PVR-Simple client when running KODI on linux. You will be shown how to install the PVR-Simple client via the terminal.
In this lecture, I will be covering the structure and syntax in M3U playlist files. We will break down the tags and formatting required for a functional M3U playlist, allowing us to create an M3U playlist with a customised selection of channels. Following this, we'll then walk through the process of importing the M3U playlist we've created into the PVR-Simple Client addon in KODI.
By now you should know how to install Kodi, set it up to display correctly on your device, add media libraries and install addons. In this final section, we will focus on setting up Kodi for playing video games. You will learn how to connect and configure game-pad controllers, install emulator cores and play games via the Internet Archive.
In this tutorial, I will cover how to install controller profiles in Kodi. You will also learn how to configure attached gamepads and controllers using the installed controller profiles for emulation gaming.
In this lecture, I will introduce you to the Libretro Buildbot and showcase how it can be used to build and install emulator cores. You will learn how to install the Libretro Buildbot repository and subsequently add emulator cores for gaming in Kodi. This is particularly useful if you are running Kodi on Linux (and need to install emulator cores).
This lecture covers the requirements for gaming in Kodi. I will walk you through how to install the third-party Zach-Morris repository and powerful Internet Archive Game Launcher (IAGL) addon. You will learn how to execute the IAGL's setup wizard, alongside searching for and loading games. You will also learn how to add and remove emulator cores for gaming in Kodi.
Watch movies and TV shows from one simple interface. Learn how to set up KODI for streaming IPTV, loading digital media content and playing video games (via emulation) on a range of popular operating systems.
Build a strong understanding of KODI whilst learning how to customise it's look, feel and functionality in this course.
Install KODI on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Raspberry Pi operating systems
Customise KODI via official and third-party addons
Add local media libraries and online media sources
Set up an IPTV client
Use addons to stream video, radio and IPTV content
Control KODI remotely using the Kore app (on a tablet or smartphone)
Activate audio-visualisations
Configure gamepad controllers
Emulate consoles and load video games using the Internet Archive Game Launcher
A powerful multimedia hub that can be customised to suit your needs
Learning the fundamentals of KODI places a powerful and super useful tool at your fingertips. KODI is a freely available open source application, easy to learn and with excellent documentation by a global community of developers.
Knowing how to set up KODI will allow you to create a powerful digital media hub capable of accessing all kinds of content stored locally (on your device) and online. Official and third-party addons can be installed to extend the software's functionality, streaming content from a range of IPTV channels and popular platforms (including Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Paramount+, Spotify, Tidal, etc) all through a single device.
Content and Overview
Designed for people with no prior experience using KODI, through this course of five modules and 1 hour of content, you’ll learn the fundamentals for installing KODI, customising its appearance and setting it up for playing multimedia content on a range of popular operating systems. Each section focuses on separate areas that allow KODI to become a powerful digital media hub and emulation gaming system.
Starting with the installation of KODI on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Raspberry Pi (LibreElec) operating systems, this course will walk you through how to optimise KODI’s user interface, settings and play content on your chosen device. After installing the Kore app, you will be able to use a tablet or smartphone to remotely control KODI. We will also explore audio-visualisation in KODI and understand how to activate a range of inbuilt audio-visualiser plugins.
With these basics mastered, we will then examine how KODI’s addon manager works. After installing official and third-party software addons, you will learn how to extend the functionality of KODI to suit your streaming requirements.
In the final section for this course, you will learn how to configure game-pad controllers, install emulator cores and use the Internet Archive Game Launcher addon to play video games (via console emulation).
Students completing this course will have the knowledge required to install KODI on a range of popular operating systems and set it up for viewing all types of digital media content, radio and IPTV channels. You will also know how to customise KODI's appearance and extend the default functionality of this application to your liking.
Complete with detailed screen-recordings and tutorials walking you through the content covered in each topic, you’ll be able to work alongside the instructor whilst setting up your own KODI installation.
By the end of this course, you will:
Set up Kodi safely and legally
Stream content without confusion
Avoid common beginner mistakes