Add: How to Watch Shows on Kodi

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Method 1of 2:

Using Add-ons

1. Open Kodi on your PC or Mac. You can watch shows using any number of Kodi add-on sources. Before you can start watching, you'll have to search for an add-on and install it to Kodi.
   • You'll usually find Kodi in the All Apps area of the Start menu on Windows, and in the Applications folder in macOS.
2. ClickAdd-ons. It's in the left column.
3. Click the open box icon. It's at the top of the left column. A list of add-on options will appear.
4. ClickAdd from repository. This opens a list of add-on types.
5. Select a repository. These are basically lists of add-ons you can install to watch different types of content.^{[1]XResearch source}
   • All of the add-ons in the Kodi Add-on Repository are legal streaming services. You may need to pay for licenses to watch certain channels.
6. Double-click an add-on that sounds interesting. This displays more information about the add-on.
7. ClickInstallto get this add-on. It's the cloud and arrow icon at the bottom-right corner of Kodi. This installs the add-on to Kodi.
8. Click theVideolink. It's in the left column of Kodi. This is where you'll find your add-ons.
9. ClickVideo Add-ons. It's in the right panel. This displays all of your installed video add-ons.
10. Double-click an add-on. This opens its directory.
11. Select the show or movie you want to watch. Depending on the add-on, you may have to first select the movie folder before you can select the movie file.

Method 2of 2:

Using a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc

1. Open Kodi on your PC or Mac. If you have a DVD or Blu-ray of a show you want to watch, you can use Kodi to watch it.
   • You'll usually find Kodi in the All Apps area of the Start menu on Windows, and in the Applications folder in macOS.
2. Insert the CD/DVD/Blu-Ray disc into your computer's disc drive. Wait a few seconds for your computer to recognize the disc before continuing to the next step.
3. ClickDisc. It's in the left column.
4. ClickPlay disc. It's in the right panel. This plays the disc from the beginning.
   • If the disc has menus, you can select an episode or feature with your remote control, mouse, or touch screen.