{"id":163598,"date":"2021-02-22T17:43:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=163598"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:12:43","slug":"how-to-install-kodi-on-firestick-in-9-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-install-kodi-on-firestick-in-9-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Kodi on Firestick in 9 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re familiar with Xbox Media Center and XBMC, you\u2019ll know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodi.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kodi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the latest iteration of the open-source media center. You may want to play it on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon-fire-tv-remote-app.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amazin Firestick<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, though, and aren\u2019t sure how to. Fortunately, the process is relatively easy once you know how, something we made a mission of finding out for ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, we\u2019re not stingy with knowledge, so here\u2019s how to install Kodi on Firestick.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Install Kodi on Firestick<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We know the number of steps might be daunting, but you\u2019ll get the hang of it easy enough.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Open \u201cDevice settings\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, you\u2019ll need to head to Settings and choose your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device. This section lets you customize various options, which you should do before downloading and installing Kodi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163601\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi1_vg9dfb.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Select \u201cDeveloper options\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next up, head to Developer options. This setting lets you enable ADB connections on your device.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163603\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh.jpg 970w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi2_pagllh-304x170.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Toggle \u201cApps from Unknown Sources\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While enabling this function is risky, it\u2019s necessary if you want to install Kodi on Firestick. You can always turn it off again when done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163604\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kodi3_hwd85n.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Obtain the Downloader app<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many ways to install Kodi, but this is the easiest one. Head to the Amazon Appstore and find the Downloader app for Android.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163605\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi4_abe9xl.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Redirect Downloader to Kodi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll need to redirect Downloader to Kodi TV as the official source, using the URL <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kodi.tv\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">http:\/\/www.kodi.tv\/download<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163606\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi5_goarw9.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Choose the Kodi Android app<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you have everything set up, download the Kodi Android app on the Firestick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163607\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi6_jsiqql.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7: Select the correct installation option<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are different versions you can select. The one we recommend is the 32-bit installation option, but feel free to pick a different one if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163608\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg.jpg 970w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi7_uuzvpg-238x134.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 8: Install Kodi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re ready to install, the device will ask you to review permissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163609\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi8_wqfxdm.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 9: Customize Kodi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the installation, ensure that you select the preferences before continuing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163610\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/kobi9_odt22z.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Enjoy your new media center<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you have Kodi installed, you can enjoy video streaming on your Firestick. Remember, there are other ways you can accomplish this, but the method above is the safest and easiest. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Xbox Media Center and XBMC, you\u2019ll know that Kodi is the latest iteration of the open-source media center. You may want to play it on your Amazin Firestick, though, and aren\u2019t sure how to. 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