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Android robot: the Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Community 

Kodi "Leia" 18.7 on Android

When we launched 18.7 across all platforms a couple of weeks ago, it became apparent that there were some problems on Android that wouldn't wait until a future point release to be fixed. These issues - regressions, specifically around micro-stutter and discontinuities on multi-chapter streams -…

Prof Yaffle

June 08, 2020·2 min read
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Community 

Donating with Liberapay

As you might know, your donations help us deliver a great media center experience with Kodi. In addition to PayPal, Patreon, Bitpay, and wire transfer, we are happy to announce that you can now also support us with a recurring donation on Liberapay here. Liberapay is a recurrent donation platform…

yol

April 09, 2020·1 min read

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Community 

Kodi 19 Welcomes tvOS but Says Goodbye to iOS 32bit

Dear Users, In the upcoming Kodi 19, tvOS will be added as new platform. It will be fully featured, supporting top-shelf\ and the Siri remote, with support for both the Apple 4 and 4K. Similar to iOS, it will require jailbreaking or side loading. We wanted to thank Memphiz for the base on which…

phunkyfish

March 15, 2020·1 min read
Photo of gavel by Wesley Tingey (Unsplash)

Community 

In Defence of Our Good Name

As most who read this will know well, Kodi is a free and open source media centre software application. It is created and supported by the group of unpaid volunteers known as Team Kodi, along with a large number of members of our very large and active user community. The software is freely…

Team Kodi

February 15, 2020·3 min read
Image by Fathromi Ramdlon from Pixabay

Community 

Is Kodi legal?

Is Kodi legal? After "What exactly is Kodi?", the second most common question we often get asked is "Is Kodi legal?". The two questions are of course linked, but with the recent media reporting concerning piracy the answer to the legality is sometimes not so clear to the man in the street. Due to…

DarrenHill

September 21, 2019·5 min read

Community 

Finances and more!

As we approach Kodi DevCon (our annual team member conference) we continue our quest for greater transparency and openness in how the project is managed. We’d like to touch on project finances: specifically where the money comes from, and where it goes. Outreach is a major expense. In 2018 Team…

Keith Herrington

September 06, 2019·4 min read
Freedom of Choice - Photo by Raul Petri on Unsplash

Community 

The Freedom of Choice

The Freedom of Choice One of the main tenets of both Kodi and open-source software in general is freedom of choice. By making the software freely and publicly available without charge, users are able to try the software with no financial outlay or risk. As the source code is also available for…

DarrenHill

June 30, 2019·4 min read
Raspberry Pi 4B Flirc Case

Community 

Flirc "Kodi Edition" Raspberry Pi 4B Case

Yesterday the new Raspberry Pi 4B was unveiled with a revised spec that guarantees it will be super-popular with Kodi users. It brings 4K media support, faster CPUs, faster memory, faster Ethernet, faster USB, and now handles HEVC natively. It's a great update on the previous 3B+ model, and at $35…

Christian Hewitt

June 24, 2019·2 min read
Repos can be a real Pandora's Box - Photo by David Bartus from Pexels

Community 

Repos: When All-in-One Can Be No Fun.

Repos: When All-in-one Can Be No Fun. For better or worse, one of the most powerful features of Kodi is the ability to extend its capabilities via addons. Key components in this are the repositories, or "repos" as they're more commonly known. They allow for quick and simple installation and upgrade…

DarrenHill

May 17, 2019·5 min read
Kodi Matrix v19

Community 

Kodi 19 gets a codename

It's that time again. After unleashing Kodi v18 Leia into the wild, it's time to give the upcoming Kodi 19 a codename. As usual, our users suggested a myriad of names, most right up our alley, some less... erm... "appropriate". After compiling suggestions from the community thread, Facebook and…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

April 23, 2019·2 min read
Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

Community 

Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

So-called Kodi "builds" are essentially a preconfigured Kodi installation that someone has created, ready for you to use. They often come bundled with wizards, tons of third-party add-ons, and a boatload of stuff you don't need or doesn't work. In essence, Kodi builds take out of the equation…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 26, 2019·2 min read
Kodi motherboard wallpaper

Community 

We do not sell hardware

Don't be fooled by the cool wallpaper above - we do not sell hardware. We do not sell computers, Kodi boxes, Kodi sticks, carrot sticks or french fries. Actually, we don't recommend specific hardware, and we're certainly not interested in selling hardware. That's the manufacturer's job. The only…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 19, 2019·1 min read
Linux Foundation

Community, Developer 

The Kodi Foundation joined the Linux Foundation

The Kodi Foundation is very proud to announce that it has joined the Linux Foundation as an Associate Member. It seemed natural for us to join, given the fact that we are strong believers in the benefits of open-source software. We strongly believe that open-source is the best way to achieve…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 18, 2019·2 min read
devon-janse-van-rensburg-763520-unsplash

Community, Developer 

2018 - Looking Back...

So, the sun starts to set on 2018, and another year draws to a close. At the same time, we stand ready to launch Kodi 18 "Leia" in the very near future, which opens a new chapter in how Kodi is structured, how it functions, how it's used. It seems like an appropriate time to stop and draw breath,…

Prof Yaffle

December 12, 2018·5 min read
Pi Case  v2 Kodi gen2.126

Community 

Kodi Edition Raspberry Pi Case Version 2 - May The (Open) Source Be With You!

Two years ago, we surprised everyone by taking our first step into hardware by announcing the 'Kodi Edition' Raspberry Pi case. For the past year, we’ve been working with Flirc on an exciting and ambitious newly-designed case to follow that one. Using the second-generation Flirc case as a starting…

Jason

November 22, 2018·1 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-blue

Community 

Kodi 19 M***** - Code name suggestion

Since the dawn of time, or at least since 2008 each released version has received a code name next to the version number. Giving each development iteration a code name in a certain category is kind of a tradition that is not only applicable for software but also for hardware. Google does so for…

Martijn Kaijser

October 13, 2018·2 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-36A-1080p_samfisher-header

Community 

Kodi v18 Leia - The story so far

Around November 2016 the team decided that v17 Krypton was mature enough to start with the release steps and as such it was branched off from our main development tree. This basically means it received its own place in our development repository and would only receive bug fixes and small…

Martijn Kaijser

February 10, 2018·9 min read
kodi-on-xbone

Community 

Kodi for the Xbox One

Let us end the year 2017 with a blast including a nostalgic reference to the past. It has long been asked for by so many and now it finally happened. Kodi for Xbox One is available worldwide through Windows and Xbox Store and will only be released from Kodi v18 and onwards. Do note it's not…

Martijn Kaijser

December 28, 2017·6 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-9A-1080p_samfisher_update

Community, Deep Dive 

Keep Kodi and the installed add-ons updated

These days keeping your software updated is becoming more and more important because of possible security risks. Although we will never claim Kodi will become risk free when you are using it, we will certainly try to improve security and reduce possible risks in each version we release. This not…

Martijn Kaijser

December 09, 2017·3 min read
pexels-photo-260314

Community 

Beware Killer Kodi Boxes!

According to recent press, "Kodi boxes" can KILL. Okay, to be specific (and perhaps a touch less alarmist), the power supplies on cheap, untested devices are often a bit on the dreadful side, and that's where a risk of things bursting into flames resides. Beyond that, we assure you that the Kodi…

Prof Yaffle

November 28, 2017·2 min read

Tags

All News653Community Updates176Conferences56Deep Dive14DevCon33Developer Updates129Prerelease Announcements138Release Announcements66April Fools7

Search

Advanced Search
Android robot: the Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Community 

Kodi "Leia" 18.7 on Android

When we launched 18.7 across all platforms a couple of weeks ago, it became apparent that there were some problems on Android that wouldn't wait until a future point release to be fixed. These issues - regressions, specifically around micro-stutter and discontinuities on multi-chapter streams -…

Prof Yaffle

June 08, 2020·2 min read
Image of man's hand holding US dollar bills

Community 

Donating with Liberapay

As you might know, your donations help us deliver a great media center experience with Kodi. In addition to PayPal, Patreon, Bitpay, and wire transfer, we are happy to announce that you can now also support us with a recurring donation on Liberapay here. Liberapay is a recurrent donation platform…

yol

April 09, 2020·1 min read
Siri remote. Photo by Ash Edmonds on Unsplash

Community 

Kodi 19 Welcomes tvOS but Says Goodbye to iOS 32bit

Dear Users, In the upcoming Kodi 19, tvOS will be added as new platform. It will be fully featured, supporting top-shelf\ and the Siri remote, with support for both the Apple 4 and 4K. Similar to iOS, it will require jailbreaking or side loading. We wanted to thank Memphiz for the base on which…

phunkyfish

March 15, 2020·1 min read
Photo of gavel by Wesley Tingey (Unsplash)

Community 

In Defence of Our Good Name

As most who read this will know well, Kodi is a free and open source media centre software application. It is created and supported by the group of unpaid volunteers known as Team Kodi, along with a large number of members of our very large and active user community. The software is freely…

Team Kodi

February 15, 2020·3 min read
Image by Fathromi Ramdlon from Pixabay

Community 

Is Kodi legal?

Is Kodi legal? After "What exactly is Kodi?", the second most common question we often get asked is "Is Kodi legal?". The two questions are of course linked, but with the recent media reporting concerning piracy the answer to the legality is sometimes not so clear to the man in the street. Due to…

DarrenHill

September 21, 2019·5 min read

Community 

Finances and more!

As we approach Kodi DevCon (our annual team member conference) we continue our quest for greater transparency and openness in how the project is managed. We’d like to touch on project finances: specifically where the money comes from, and where it goes. Outreach is a major expense. In 2018 Team…

Keith Herrington

September 06, 2019·4 min read
Freedom of Choice - Photo by Raul Petri on Unsplash

Community 

The Freedom of Choice

The Freedom of Choice One of the main tenets of both Kodi and open-source software in general is freedom of choice. By making the software freely and publicly available without charge, users are able to try the software with no financial outlay or risk. As the source code is also available for…

DarrenHill

June 30, 2019·4 min read
Raspberry Pi 4B Flirc Case

Community 

Flirc "Kodi Edition" Raspberry Pi 4B Case

Yesterday the new Raspberry Pi 4B was unveiled with a revised spec that guarantees it will be super-popular with Kodi users. It brings 4K media support, faster CPUs, faster memory, faster Ethernet, faster USB, and now handles HEVC natively. It's a great update on the previous 3B+ model, and at $35…

Christian Hewitt

June 24, 2019·2 min read
Repos can be a real Pandora's Box - Photo by David Bartus from Pexels

Community 

Repos: When All-in-One Can Be No Fun.

Repos: When All-in-one Can Be No Fun. For better or worse, one of the most powerful features of Kodi is the ability to extend its capabilities via addons. Key components in this are the repositories, or "repos" as they're more commonly known. They allow for quick and simple installation and upgrade…

DarrenHill

May 17, 2019·5 min read
Kodi Matrix v19

Community 

Kodi 19 gets a codename

It's that time again. After unleashing Kodi v18 Leia into the wild, it's time to give the upcoming Kodi 19 a codename. As usual, our users suggested a myriad of names, most right up our alley, some less... erm... "appropriate". After compiling suggestions from the community thread, Facebook and…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

April 23, 2019·2 min read
Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

Community 

Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

So-called Kodi "builds" are essentially a preconfigured Kodi installation that someone has created, ready for you to use. They often come bundled with wizards, tons of third-party add-ons, and a boatload of stuff you don't need or doesn't work. In essence, Kodi builds take out of the equation…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 26, 2019·2 min read
Kodi motherboard wallpaper

Community 

We do not sell hardware

Don't be fooled by the cool wallpaper above - we do not sell hardware. We do not sell computers, Kodi boxes, Kodi sticks, carrot sticks or french fries. Actually, we don't recommend specific hardware, and we're certainly not interested in selling hardware. That's the manufacturer's job. The only…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 19, 2019·1 min read
Linux Foundation

Community, Developer 

The Kodi Foundation joined the Linux Foundation

The Kodi Foundation is very proud to announce that it has joined the Linux Foundation as an Associate Member. It seemed natural for us to join, given the fact that we are strong believers in the benefits of open-source software. We strongly believe that open-source is the best way to achieve…

Cris Silva (h.udo)

March 18, 2019·2 min read
devon-janse-van-rensburg-763520-unsplash

Community, Developer 

2018 - Looking Back...

So, the sun starts to set on 2018, and another year draws to a close. At the same time, we stand ready to launch Kodi 18 "Leia" in the very near future, which opens a new chapter in how Kodi is structured, how it functions, how it's used. It seems like an appropriate time to stop and draw breath,…

Prof Yaffle

December 12, 2018·5 min read
Pi Case  v2 Kodi gen2.126

Community 

Kodi Edition Raspberry Pi Case Version 2 - May The (Open) Source Be With You!

Two years ago, we surprised everyone by taking our first step into hardware by announcing the 'Kodi Edition' Raspberry Pi case. For the past year, we’ve been working with Flirc on an exciting and ambitious newly-designed case to follow that one. Using the second-generation Flirc case as a starting…

Jason

November 22, 2018·1 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-blue

Community 

Kodi 19 M***** - Code name suggestion

Since the dawn of time, or at least since 2008 each released version has received a code name next to the version number. Giving each development iteration a code name in a certain category is kind of a tradition that is not only applicable for software but also for hardware. Google does so for…

Martijn Kaijser

October 13, 2018·2 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-36A-1080p_samfisher-header

Community 

Kodi v18 Leia - The story so far

Around November 2016 the team decided that v17 Krypton was mature enough to start with the release steps and as such it was branched off from our main development tree. This basically means it received its own place in our development repository and would only receive bug fixes and small…

Martijn Kaijser

February 10, 2018·9 min read
kodi-on-xbone

Community 

Kodi for the Xbox One

Let us end the year 2017 with a blast including a nostalgic reference to the past. It has long been asked for by so many and now it finally happened. Kodi for Xbox One is available worldwide through Windows and Xbox Store and will only be released from Kodi v18 and onwards. Do note it's not…

Martijn Kaijser

December 28, 2017·6 min read
Kodi-Wallpaper-9A-1080p_samfisher_update

Community, Deep Dive 

Keep Kodi and the installed add-ons updated

These days keeping your software updated is becoming more and more important because of possible security risks. Although we will never claim Kodi will become risk free when you are using it, we will certainly try to improve security and reduce possible risks in each version we release. This not…

Martijn Kaijser

December 09, 2017·3 min read
pexels-photo-260314

Community 

Beware Killer Kodi Boxes!

According to recent press, "Kodi boxes" can KILL. Okay, to be specific (and perhaps a touch less alarmist), the power supplies on cheap, untested devices are often a bit on the dreadful side, and that's where a risk of things bursting into flames resides. Beyond that, we assure you that the Kodi…

Prof Yaffle

November 28, 2017·2 min read
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