How to watch YouTube on Kodi with an add-on

YouTube provides an endless source of video content, making it a must-have application for your media center. And if you use Kodi, you're in luck, because there's an official YouTube add-on for this application.

The official Kodi YouTube add-on lets you watch YouTube videos and manage your subscriptions. Here's how to watch YouTube on Kodi with the official add-on.

How to install the Kodi YouTube add-on

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Installing the YouTube add-on for Kodi is easy as it is located in the official Kodi archive. This means that you know this add-on is legitimate and that the Kodi development team has made sure it is safe to use. That also means you don't have the hassle of adding a new archive to a Kodi installation.

Kodi comes with the official repository installed by default, so it's quick and simple to install an officially supported add-on like YouTube.

To install the YouTube add-on, start on the Kodi home screen. Use the menu on the left to navigate to the add-on. Now, click on the open box icon at the top left of the menu to display the Add-on browser menu. From the options on the right, select Install from repository .

Now go to the Kodi Add-on repository . Select Video add-ons , then scroll to the bottom of the list until you find YouTube. Click here and then select Install from the menu at the bottom.

The installation process only takes a few seconds and then you will see a message saying the Kodi YouTube add-on has been installed.

How to use the YouTube add-on for Kodi

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You are now ready to start using the Kodi YouTube add-on. To do so, start over on the Kodi main screen again. Now, go to Add-ons in the left menu, then to Video add-ons . You will see a box with the YouTube logo and YouTube label below. Click here to enter the add-on.

The first thing you'll want to do is log into your YouTube account to use all the add-on features. To do this, select Sign In from the add-on menu.

You need to visit google.com/device in your web browser to enter the code that Kodi displays, then select the account you want to log in. Click Allow in the browser. You will then need to return to Kodi and do exactly this a second time. Now the add-on will refresh and you have successfully logged in.

The main screen for the YouTube add-on shows you a list of options. You can click on My Subscriptions to view the latest videos posted by the channels you follow or visit the Playlists to view the video playlists (these are everything you need to know about how to create and delete playlists. YouTube video).

There will be a list of videos in each menu, with the name and duration of the video listed on the right. When you hover over a video title, you will see the channel name and video description in the box on the left.

When you find a video you want to watch, just click on the title. This will start playing the video and you can control it like any other video in Kodi.

Tips to get more from the YouTube add-on on Kodi

As you can see, the YouTube add-on is great for watching YouTube videos through Kodi. But it also has many more features to help you find new videos and organize your viewing.

1. How to subscribe to a channel

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Once you find a new YouTube channel you want to watch, you can subscribe to it in the Kodi add-on. That way, the channel's new videos will appear in the My Subscriptions section in both the add-on and when you're watching YouTube in the browser.

To use this feature, find the title of any videos that interest you. Then right click on the title. This will bring up a menu where you can select Subscribe to [channel name] . Click this menu option to subscribe to channels.

2. How to view and add to the Watch Later list

The Watch Later list feature in YouTube is a handy way to keep track of all the videos you want to watch later. And you can also see this list in Kodi. To view the Watch Later list, just select Watch Later from the main add-on menu.

If you find a video that looks funny while browsing in the add-on, you can also add it to the Watch Later list. To do this, right-click on the video title and then select Watch Later from the context menu.

3. How to watch live stream on Kodi YouTube add-on

Live streaming or live streaming is becoming more popular and the most legitimate live channels on YouTube cover multiple fields, news, shopping, etc. making them the perfect alternative to alternative channels. services such as cable TV. You can now watch these live streams in YouTube's Kodi add-on.

To view the live stream, start on the add-on home screen. Then select Completed Live from the menu to see if the recent live streams have ended. You can watch these videos just like any other YouTube video. Or you can choose Upcoming Live to see what live streams are about to happen. If you click on the title of the upcoming live stream, you will see a message telling you how long you will have to wait until the live stream starts.

4. How to search for videos on YouTube from the Kodi add-on

As well as browsing videos in the add-on, you can also search for videos on a specific topic through YouTube.

To search for a topic, select Search from the main add-on menu. Then select New Search and you will see a text box appear, where you can type your search query. Enter the phrase you need, then click OK. You should now see a list of videos that match your search terms, as well as options to view channels, playlists, and live streams that match that term.

5. How to download subtitles in the Kodi YouTube add-on

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Perhaps you want to watch videos without sound to avoid disturbing neighbors, hearing problems or enjoy watching videos in many different languages. In all such cases, you can use the subtitles when watching YouTube on Kodi.

To turn on subtitles, go to Settings in the main menu of the add-on. Then select Configure subtitles. From here, you can choose the options to display both user-generated and auto-generated subtitles on the video, show only the user-created subtitles or let the system prompt you to choose each time.

For example, select Prompt. Now, you will be asked if you want to download subtitles before starting to play ( Download subtitles before starting playback ) and you will select Yes.

Now, when watching videos, you'll first see an option to provide subtitles in many different languages. Click in the preferred language and the video will play with subtitles enabled.

The YouTube add-on for Kodi is a great way to watch YouTube videos through a Kodi device. To find even more great add-ons for Kodi, see the article: The best Kodi add-ons to install today.

Hope you are succesful.