Kodi: что это такое и как его использовать

Launch the Kodi application if it is not already open.

Select the Settings button, represented by a gear icon and located directly below the Kodi logo in the upper left-hand corner.

The System interface will now be visible. Select the option labeled System settings.

In the lower left-hand corner of the screen should be an option labeled Standard, accompanied by a gear icon. Select it twice so that it now reads Expert.

Select Add-ons, found in the left menu pane.

In order to install unsanctioned add-ons, you first need to allow Kodi to trust unknown sources. This presents a potential security liability but is a necessity if you wish to take this route. Select the button found to the right of the Unknown sources option.

You should now see a warning message, detailing the possible dangers involved when enabling this setting. Choose Yes to continue.

Return to Kodi’s System screen by hitting the Esc key or its platform-specific equivalent once.

Select the File Manager option.

In the File manager interface, double-click on Add source.

The Add file source dialog should now appear, overlaying the main Kodi window.

Select the field labeled None.

You will now be prompted to enter the path of the repository that you want to add. You can usually obtain this address from the repository’s website or forum.

Once you’re done entering the URL, select the OK button.

Type in the name of the repository in the field marked Enter a name for this media source and select OK. You can enter any name that you desire in this field, but note that it will be used to reference the source path throughout the application.

You should now be returned to the File Manager interface with the newly created source listed.

Hit Esc twice to return to Kodi’s main screen.

Select Add-ons, located in the left menu pane.

Select the package icon, located in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.

Choose the option labeled Install from zip file.

The Install from zip file dialog should now be displayed, overlaying your main Kodi window. Choose the source name that you entered in Step 15. Depending on the host server’s configuration, you may now be presented with a set of folders and sub-folders. Navigate to the appropriate path and choose the .zip file for the repository that you wish to install. You can also utilize this option to install a repository from a .zip file located on your hard drive or removable disk. Some sites allow you to directly download the file required to install their repository.

Your installation process will now begin, usually taking under a minute to complete. If the repository was installed successfully, a confirmation message should briefly appear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

Select the Install from repository option.

A list of available repositories should now be displayed. Select your newly installed repo.

You may now be presented with a list of add-ons at the top level, or a list of categories and sub-categories containing packages within each; depending on how the particular repository is set up. When you see an add-on that you may be interested in, click on its name to open the details screen.

Each add-on’s details screen contains relevant information about the package along with a row of action buttons at the bottom. If you’d like to try out a particular add-on, select the Install button on this screen.

The download and installation process will now begin, with its progress shown in the form of completion percentage. As is the case with official Kodi add-ons, you may notice notifications in the upper-right hand corner of the screen stating that other add-ons and plugins are also being installed. This only occurs when the add-on that you chose is dependent on the presence of other packages to function correctly. If the add-on installation was successful, there should now be a check mark next to its name. Click on this name.

You should now be returned to the add-on’s details screen. You’ll notice that the rest of the action buttons found in the bottom row are now available. From here you can disable or uninstall the package, as well as modify its settings by selecting the Configure button. To launch the add-on and begin using it, select Open. Your new add-on will also be accessible from the Add-ons section on the Kodi home screen, as well as in its respective add-on category (i.e., Video Add-ons).