Home Media Step One: Get Kodi Installed

Home Media Step One: Get Kodi Installed


This might sound odd but the best way to get a media setup that you can work with is not to buy anything but try out the technology using stuff you might have already!


To start with Home media you need a device with a screen and an internet connection.

  • PC/ MAC or Laptop
  • Android Tablet / Or Phone
  • Raspberry Pi, Linux System etc..

So you have a network system, if it has HDMI out then try connecting it up. If you can't find the cable on eBay for less that $7 delivered give up. I know some of the Samsung tablets need a $50+ adaptor forget that just use the screen you have for your trail and you can upscale to dedicated HDMI capable hardware for unit $40

Go the the main Kodi Home page and get the free software http://kodi.tv/

Follow the guides to install for your platform. This typically takes a few minutes.

If you don't want to read about the progress on Kodi the work the team are doing and why this is such a great option head over to http://kodi.tv/download/ and get the installer for your platform.

Remember this is Open Source software that you can use, change and update without having to pay anyone. If you like it and use it be sure to look at donating to the project (Money, Time, Support, etc)