In this article, we will guide you through a step-by-step process for downloading and Installing Kodi on FireStick. But before we start the installation process, let’s give a brief introduction.
What is Kodi?
Kodi is a free and open-source media player generally considered safe and legal for users. In the early 2000s, it was primarily created for the Xbox. But later, it was renamed XBMC ( Xbox Media Center ) to Kodi.
Using this player, you can organize and watch your digital media, such as TV shows, movies, series, etc. It is almost accessible on all major hardware platforms, including FireStick, Android, Linux, iOS, Windows, Mac, etc.
The best feature of Kodi is that it is user-friendly and easy to use. Additionally, the media player allows you to get add-ons from official and unofficial sources. These add-ons enhance the functionality of the media player and will enable you to access Live TV, watch lots of content, Enjoy integrating various services, and more.
Is Kodi safe and legal to use?
The answer is yes; Kodi is a safe and legal app. And you can access all major app stores, including the Google App Store and Microsoft Store. It is essential to note that while Kodi is 100% safe and legal, this may not be the case with all the Kodi add-ons. Unofficial third-party add-ons may sometimes contain viruses that may land you in serious legal trouble. So, the best precaution is to use a quality VPN. A VPN will hide your IP address, and you can stream and download the content safely.
Why Kodi for FireStick?
Today, FireStick is one of the most popular streaming devices. It is affordable, easy-to-use and provides a quick and seamless way to enjoy the entertainment from the comfort of your home. It also supports premium streaming service providers like Netflix, BBC, iPlayer, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and many more. However, premium streaming services have become expensive and require multiple subscriptions for adequate entertainment, making this option unsuitable for many users. This is when FireStick comes into the picture. Fire TV provides an easy way to watch your favorite movies, TV series, documentaries, live channels, and much more at no cost.
With open-source media apps, like Kodi and other Amazon Firestick apps or Fire TV, Firestick will allow you to access all the necessary entertainment sources without any inconvenience or hassle caused by exorbitant subscriptions.
Also Read: How to Install Kodi on Roku
How to Install Kodi on FireStick?
Step 1: Get the Downloader app
This is the most popular, straightforward, and rapid method for installing Kodi on Fire TV Stick. If you follow all the steps carefully, it will take less than 5 minutes.
Downloader is an amazing app that is available free of charge on the Amazon App Store. It makes the Kodi installation process easy, smooth, and convenient.
- Choose the Find option in the middle bar on the FireStick home screen. Then click search.
- Now, search for the Downloader app and click on it in the search results.
- Click on the Download option.
Once you downloaded and installed the downloader app on your Fire TV, we are just away from a few more steps of installing Kodi.
Step 2: Prepare your FireStick for Kodi Installation
Installing Kodi on FireStick is easy if you follow the correct steps. Follow the below instructions:
- Launch FireStick and Click on the Settings icon at the right-side edge of the icons bar.
- Choose the My Fire TV tile on the lower-left corner of the screen.
- Click on Developer Options.
- Click ADB debugging and turn it on.
Now, you will find one of these two options in this window:
- Install Unknown apps.
- Apps from unknown sources.
If it shows the first option, Click on it and proceed to the next step. Otherwise, if it shows the second option, click and enable it and proceed to step 7.
- Turn it ON for the Downloader app.
- Now, navigate to Settings and open>> Preference>> Privacy Settings. Disable the “Device Usage Data” and Collect “App Usage Data.”
Note: You can skip this step, but we highly recommend it if you are concerned about privacy.
Step 3: Install Kodi on FireStick
In step 3, we will learn how to download and install Kodi on your Amazon Fire TV Stick. As of date, the latest version of Kodi is 20.5 Nexus.
- Launch the Downloader app you installed and click the URL box or Search Term.
- To install the latest Kodi 20.5 Nexus, Type firesticktricks.com/kapk and click Go.
Note: FireStickTricks.com doesn’t have any APKs or URLs. The above URL re-directs to an external source.
- Now, it will begin the downloading process.
- Once the download has completed, Click on Install.
- Wait until the installation process is complete.
- Once Kodi has installed, you will see the app installed message. Click on Open to start using the Kodi app. If you want to open it later, click on the Done option.
You won’t see the Kodi app on your Home Screen. But you can access it by pressing the home button for 5 seconds and clicking on apps on the pop-up screen.
Final Thoughts:
That’s it. I hope the steps mentioned above are clear. Now, sit back and enjoy the amazing multimedia content Kodi offers. However, we recommend staying away from using pirated or illegal content.
Also Read: 5 Best Kodi Live TV Addons
