Kodi (formerly known as XBMC) is free and open-source media streaming software that offers versatility and great performance. Kodi works with major platforms like Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android and iOS. It allows you to watch movies, play music and podcasts, record live TV and more, while offering advanced customization options. Content can be streamed from the internet or you can accessed media stored locally.
What makes Kodi a remarkable media player is the flexibility and quality that it provides. It can be easily customized to meet your needs and the add-ons available allow you to modify the interface, make small adjustments or boost the functionality of Kodi to an impressive extent. There is a myriad of add-ons for Kodi and different ways to install them. You can access the add-ons repository through the “Get Add-ons” option. Alternatively, it is possible to download the .zip file and select “Install from zip file”. If you are not sure what add-ons you should get, below list will help as it includes a selection of the best.
Here are the best add-ons we found for Kodi
Add-on Installer for Kodi
This may be the first option that you need since it allows you to browse, install, update and manage add-ons from one place. The Add-on installer will help you to get started and you can obtain and have centralized control over plugins available in the repositories.
AwXi
Based in Ajax web interface, this add-on enables you to control the audio and video function of Kodi. You can browse media, play, pause, stop or add it to a playlist. A web browser that supports Javascript and web sockets is required.
YouTube
There may be other video streaming platforms, but YouTube is still highly popular, so an add-on for it is a must-have for Kodi users. The add-on lets you use all the functions supported in YouTube such as subscribing to channels, selecting favorites and browsing content. Unavailable videos are automatically filtered out to save you time and hassle.
TuneIn Radio
TuneIn Radio gives you the key to over 100,000 radio stations and more than 4 million podcasts. With this add-on for Kodi, you can enjoy this popular radio and podcast service with high quality.
MusicBox
If you love music, this is an add-on that can’t be missing from your Kodi experience. It offers support for popular services like iTunes, Last.fm, Digster and 8tracks. It also includes US and UK billboard charts, as well as a search option and recommendations. Keep in mind that in order to use MusicBox, you need to create an account in VK.com. If you are looking for a dedicated Spotify add-on, try Spotimc.
Twitch
Here is another great option for gaming fans. Twitch lets you watch how expert players tackle popular games with impressive skills. You can also watch videos and broadcast from gaming tournaments and find the latest updates. With this add-on, you will be able to enjoy content from Twitch using Kodi.
TV Guide
This is a practical add-on for Kodi users as it helps you to avoid having to switch between channels until your find something you want to watch. It simply does what it says but it does it well, it provides an overview of what’s on TV.
SportsDevil
SportsDevil is perfect for sport fans who don’t want to miss live events and matches of their favorite leagues. It includes a wide selection of sources for different sports and the content is updated every day. International events are available and the quality of the streams goes between 480p and 720p.
Navi-X
Navi-X is a well-established Kodu add-on that works as a content aggregator that includes some of the functionality of Genesis. It scrapes a selection of links, but also pulls content from user contributed playlists. The selection of content is vast and apart from movies and TV shows, you will be able to get access to podcasts and live streams.
OpenSubtitles.org
If you are struggling to understand what is being said due to the volume or simply due to the language, you can rely on this add-on. It searches the database of Open-subtitles to find the relevant option. In case you don’t find what you need, there are other options for the similar purpose, including Subscene, Titlovi, Divxplanet and Podnapisi.
Yahoo Weather
Yahoo Weather is not the only weather forecasting add-on available, but it is one of the most convenient options and it offers detailed information. Similar options include Met Office and Oz Weather.
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