There is a free apk file that give the stick a The remote of the Fire TV Stick is arrgggg… but it works. On the Pi3 you can’t use openload video files because you can’t go their website and pair your device. On the Pi 3, you can only have Kodi and you have to switch SD cards if you want to web browse. Just addons and another you can install a build to show off. apk files Why two instances of Kodi/SPMC? One can have Kodi, SPMC, Modbro, Movies HD, Terrium ect. On the stick you can install more than one program: The best device you can own is the Nvidia Shield for $200. The Firestick works ok/ good but not for 1080P the box of the Pi says it plays 1080P but not that great. The install for repository and add-ons will be the same across all hardware platforms including the Raspberry Pi 3.Ĭategory: Kodi Media Center Raspberry Pi Hobby computer To get the most out of Kodi a repository needs to be added which will contain all the popular add-ons. The Pi 2 also will run Kodi but does freeze at times.
The Pi 3 is a big improvement over the Pi 2. The built in WiFi while not the best works well enough and streamed movies fine. The Raspberry Pi 3 works very well with Kodi. Read Here for How To Install Add-ons and Stream Movie and TV Shows. Kodi will now be installed to your Raspberry Pi, the next step is to setup add-ons which give it functionality. The OSMC Skin can be used or the default Kodi Estuary Skin for a standard Kodi interface. It will ask some basic setup questions such as language and skin.
It will start the setup and finish the install.Once the cables are setup plug in the power and it will boot up. A way to control it is needed such as an old USB keyboard and mouse.
In this picture an Ethernet cable is plugged in from the router for internet, WiFi can also be used. Insert the SD-Card into the Raspberry Pi.When its done writing the package it will say Congratulations, and the SD-Card is ready to be installed into the Raspberry Pi.The OSMC Kodi package will be written to the SD-Card.It will download the package to install.Check the drive the package will be written to is correct and click it.There is an option to setup the wireless or use an Ethernet Connection.Here an SD-card is being used but a USB flash drive can also be used. Select the media to write the package to.Select the language to be used and Raspberry Pi 2/3 from the drop down boxes.Insert an SD-Card that Kodi will be written to in the SD-card Writer, and run the OSMC Installer.Using the Installer program is quick and easy, simply download the right installer for the operating system you are using.įor example, if your writing the files with a Windows PC download the Windows Installer.ĭownload the latest OSMC Raspberry Pi Installer and build here How To Install Kodi to a Raspberry Pi 3 Using OSMC IOGEAR SD/MicroSD/MMC Card Reader/Writer, GFR204SD I bought this SD-Card Writer from Amazon which is very low-cost and works good. If your computers are like mine and don’t have a Micro-SD Card Writer there are many cheap USB to Micro-SD card writers. If you don’t have all the extras a whole kit can be bought.Įxample Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Kit on AmazonĬanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit – 32 GB EditionĪn SD-Card writer will also be needed to write the Kodi package to the SD-card. If you already have all the extra components such as a HDMI cable, SD-Card, and power supply, only the RasPi 3 board will be needed. Compatible Micro SD Card 8GB or Bigger.A controller such as a USB mouse or keyboard.Which one is used is a preference, OSMC has an installer that makes it easy.īelow are the steps to install Kodi to a Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 using OSMC. There are a few install packages to install Kodi to a RasPi 3. The Raspberry Pi 3 can freeze up at times while running Kodi but does work and is a fun project. If you have setup a Pi 2 with Kodi the installation is the same. The Pi 3 is something many can do for a cheap Kodi setup. It is also one of the more fun and useful projects for the Pi 3. Installing Kodi on a Raspberry Pi 3 is an easy enough task with the right tools.