This method is very specific and as mentioned only apply to some cases. To install an addon by adding a source, you’ll need to know the address of the source. The advantage of this method is it syncs the addon you installed with the one found in the repository, if the maintainer updates the addon – you’ll get the update automatically (unless you’ve disabled that feature). Select the category the addon belongs to, in this case it should be video.Select the repository you wish to install from. If you have at least one repository (besides the default) installed:.To install an addon from a repository (first make sure you have the repository installed) The advantage of this method is it’s quick, direct and lightweight.

Navigate into the location where you’ve downloaded the addon to and select it to Install.In any case, Kodi will warn you, you may not get auto-updates.If this is the first addon you install, Kodi will warn you about installing addons from “unknown sources” for security reasons – it’s your call.

Click the open box icon (above the side-menu).

Open up Kodi and navigate into Add-ons.

To install an addon directly from zip file

What to do if you install on a device which has no Web interface?.

Adding source – apply to some cases only.Įach of these methods has its own pros and cons, below you’ll find detailed instructions, plus:.

Installing from a repository – apply to all cases except rare occasions.

Installing directly from zip – apply to all cases.

There are basically 3 ways to install a Kodi addon:

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