Installing Kodi on Android TV: Turning Your Android TV Box into a Kodi Streamer

Kodi is a fantastic way to stream content from a computer or phone to your TV, and using Google’s Android TV is an excellent way to turn your basic TV into a “smart” one.

While streaming Kodi on Chromecast is a bit tricky, getting Kodi on your Android TV is an easy task. Here’s how you can install Kodi on your Android TV and stream your saved content to the big screen.

Note: Many add-ons contain content that is not officially licensed, and accessing such material may be illegal. If the content is free but looks too good to be true, then it probably is. When streaming online, use one of our best VPN options like ExpressVPN.

Option 1: Install Kodi from the Play Store

First, we’ll show the easiest way to install Kodi on your Android TV. Assuming you have access to the Play Store, do the following:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV and sign in when prompted.
2. Download the Kodi app to your Android TV via Google Play.
   
3. Configure the Kodi app to display the content you have stored on the network. If the installation is successful, you can use Kodi on your Chromecast.
   

If you’re having trouble installing Kodi, make sure you’re running Android 5.0 or higher. If it doesn’t, you should update your operating system and try again.

Option 2: Install Kodi from the official website

If for some reason you are unable to use the Google Play Store, you can use the official Kodi website to complete the download. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. If Kodi isn’t available on the Play Store, go to Android TV settings panel and scroll to Security & Restrictions.
   
2. To turn on Unknown sources to allow the installation of apps outside of the Google Play Store.
   
3. On a PC, download Kodi for Android from the Kodi downloads page. Depending on your hardware, you need to choose the right version.
4. Copy the downloaded .apk file to Google Drive or a USB drive and plug it into your Android TV.
   
5. Browse and access the APK file on the TV using the Files by Google app or other file manager of your choice. NOTE: Be careful when choosing a file browser as copycat apps with spyware and background adware abound!
   
6. To install Kodi, open the .apk file and follow the instructions. Kodi works the same as downloading it from the Google Play Store, except it will ask you for security authorization.
7. Configure Kodi to see the content you have stored on the network.
   

As mentioned earlier, many add-ons contain content that is not officially licensed. Access to such content could violate copyright laws or lead to illegal use. The user is responsible for complying with all applicable laws in his country regarding data and content.

frequently asked Questions

Here are some more answers to help you install Kodi on your Android TV.

What do I do if I can’t run the latest version of Android?

If you can’t get the above instructions to work due to OS incompatibility issues, you can try Aptoide TV. Unlike the Google Play Store, you can search for older versions of Kodi that may be compatible with your version of Android TV.

Can I update Kodi on Android TV?

Yes! If you are having trouble with Kodi or want to use the latest version, you can update Kodi through the Google Play Store. Open the Play Store and click on your profile in the top right corner. Then click on “Manage apps & devices”. Then click on “Updates”. Click View Details. Scroll down to Kodi and click “Update” if you see the option (if you don’t see it, your version is already up to date).

You can also uninstall and reinstall Kodi if you are having trouble installing the latest version of Kodi.

Kodi and Android TVs

Now that you have Kodi installed on your HDTV, you can play around with it and explore the features and options to make it your own! It also allows profiles so other users can customize it to suit their needs. Feel free to leave your comments below on how to use Kodi on your Android TV.

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