Open Source Home Theater Software

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Kodi puts your smart TV to shame. Kodi plays almost every kind of media you can find and looks great while doing it! Here are just a few things Kodi excels at:

Kodi Music feature

Music

Your music collection has never looked this good! Support for almost every format, playlists, party mixes and more.

Kodi Movies feature

Movies

So much better than a pile of DVDs on a shelf. Kodi brings your movie collection to life with artwork, cast, genres and more.

Kodi TV Shows feature

TV Shows

Perfect for binge watching or the occasional catch up on your favourite show. Kodi keeps all your TV organised like nothing else.

Kodi Photos feature

Photos

Kodi is the best way to share your photos on the biggest screen in the house with a personal slideshow.

Kodi PVR feature

PVR

Kodi allows you to watch and record live TV all from an easy to use interface. It works with a number of popular backends including MediaPortal, MythTV, NextPVR, Tvheadend and many more.

Kodi Games feature

Games

Kodi isn't just for passive entertainment media. You can also play games on Kodi. Pick from a large number of emulators, or even play a stand-alone game. There's even extensive support for game controllers.

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What's new in the world of Kodi

100% Open Source!

Yes, you read that right! Kodi is software that is built and run for the community, by the community.
You can organize media you own and have rights to with no extra cost.

Users and members of the community contribute to Kodi in so many different ways.

GitHub Commits

Forum Conversations

Official Add-ons

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