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HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi

2017-07-18T19:45:09Z

Hczedik:

{{mininav|[[Raspberry Pi]]|page={{FULLPAGENAME}} }}
The basic hardware you will need is
* the R-Pi board itself
* a power supply (Micro-USB, 5V, upto 2500 mA)
* a (micro)SDHC memory card to install the software. (Because video decoding is more resource-intensive than many other operations, it may be more important to have a fast/high quality memory card for Kodi than for other uses.)

:''See also: [[Raspberry Pi FAQ]]''

== Basic options ==

<section begin="install"/>
;Easy / Kodi centric distributions
* '''[[LibreELEC]] -''' [https://libreelec.tv/downloads/ Download] • [http://wiki.libreelec.tv Wiki] • [http://forum.libreelec.tv Forum]

* '''[[OpenELEC]] -''' [http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Installing_OpenELEC_on_Raspberry_Pi Installing] • [http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Raspberry_Pi_FAQ FAQ] • [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi Help forum]

* '''[[OSMC]] -''' [https://osmc.tv/ Home] [https://osmc.tv/download/ Installing] • [https://osmc.tv/wiki Wiki] • [https://discourse.osmc.tv Support Forum]

* '''[[XBian]] -''' [http://xbian.org/getxbian/ Installing] • [http://xbian.org/faq/ FAQ] • [http://xbian.org/getting-started/ Starters guide] • [http://forum.xbian.org/ Forum]

;Advanced / can be used with Kodi
* '''Raspbian -''' Up-to-date versions '''(Currently Krypton 17.3)''' of Kodi are now on the default Raspbian repositories. See '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi#Raspbian|full guide here]]'''.

* '''CarPC -''' [http://www.engineering-diy.blogspot.ro/2015/01/raspberrypi-carpc-tutorial.html Guide]

* '''RetroPie - ''' See '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi#RetroPie|full guide here]]'''

* '''Recalbox -''' [http://www.recalbox.com/diyrecalbox Installing]

* '''Batocera Linux -''' [https://batocera-linux.xorhub.com/#learn Learn More]

* '''Arch Linux ARM -''' [http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv7/broadcom/raspberry-pi-2 RPi2] • [http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv6/raspberry-pi RPi1]

* '''[[Buildroot]]''' - For experienced users only !
<section end="install"/>

== Specific install guides ==
For installs that don't directly include and/or boot into Kodi automatically.

=== Raspbian ===
{{editor note|We need to expand on this section, but here are the basic commands if you are familiar with the command-line:}}

'''(Current Version - 17.3)'''

<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
</pre>

;Alternative source
* Pplware has a build of 17.1 for Raspbian, see [https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=832735#p832735 here] for a guide and detailed instructions on how to set up Kodi for Raspbian

;PVR Addons
* PVR Addons can be installed directly from the command line:
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install PACKAGENAMEHERE
</pre>
but replace '''PACKAGENAMEHERE''' with the PVR addon required.
<pre>example: sudo apt-get install kodi-pvr-hts</pre>
The PVR client add-on should now be installed. If Kodi was already running, restart it to load the add-on.

=== RetroPie ===
Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyeCQS7ITnU youtube guide]:<br />
{{#widget:YouTube|id=MyeCQS7ITnU}}

== Compiling Kodi ==
Notes for advanced users who wish to try and build Kodi from source code.
* Various good notes mentioned here: https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/docs/README.raspberrypi

{{updated|16}}

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Installation|Raspberry Pi]]
[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]
[[Category:How-to]]

HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi

2017-07-18T19:44:43Z

Hczedik:

{{mininav|[[Raspberry Pi]]|page={{FULLPAGENAME}} }}
The basic hardware you will need is
* the R-Pi board itself
* a power supply (Micro-USB, 5V, upto 2500 mA)
* a (micro)SDHC memory card to install the software. (Because video decoding is more resource-intensive than many other operations, it may be more important to have a fast/high quality memory card for Kodi than for other uses.)

:''See also: [[Raspberry Pi FAQ]]''

== Basic options ==

<section begin="install"/>
;Easy / Kodi centric distributions
* '''[[LibreELEC]] -''' [https://libreelec.tv/downloads/ Download] • [http://wiki.libreelec.tv Wiki] • [http://forum.libreelec.tv Forum]

* '''[[OpenELEC]] -''' [http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Installing_OpenELEC_on_Raspberry_Pi Installing] • [http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Raspberry_Pi_FAQ FAQ] • [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi Help forum]

* '''[[OSMC]] -''' [https://osmc.tv/ Home] [https://osmc.tv/download/ Installing] • [https://osmc.tv/wiki Wiki] • [https://discourse.osmc.tv Support Forum]

* '''[[XBian]] -''' [http://xbian.org/getxbian/ Installing] • [http://xbian.org/faq/ FAQ] • [http://xbian.org/getting-started/ Starters guide] • [http://forum.xbian.org/ Forum]

;Advanced / can be used with Kodi
* '''Raspbian -''' Up-to-date versions '''(Currently Krypton 17.1)''' of Kodi are now on the default Raspbian repositories. See '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi#Raspbian|full guide here]]'''.

* '''CarPC -''' [http://www.engineering-diy.blogspot.ro/2015/01/raspberrypi-carpc-tutorial.html Guide]

* '''RetroPie - ''' See '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi#RetroPie|full guide here]]'''

* '''Recalbox -''' [http://www.recalbox.com/diyrecalbox Installing]

* '''Batocera Linux -''' [https://batocera-linux.xorhub.com/#learn Learn More]

* '''Arch Linux ARM -''' [http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv7/broadcom/raspberry-pi-2 RPi2] • [http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv6/raspberry-pi RPi1]

* '''[[Buildroot]]''' - For experienced users only !
<section end="install"/>

== Specific install guides ==
For installs that don't directly include and/or boot into Kodi automatically.

=== Raspbian ===
{{editor note|We need to expand on this section, but here are the basic commands if you are familiar with the command-line:}}

'''(Current Version - 17.3)'''

<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
</pre>

;Alternative source
* Pplware has a build of 17.1 for Raspbian, see [https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=832735#p832735 here] for a guide and detailed instructions on how to set up Kodi for Raspbian

;PVR Addons
* PVR Addons can be installed directly from the command line:
<pre>
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install PACKAGENAMEHERE
</pre>
but replace '''PACKAGENAMEHERE''' with the PVR addon required.
<pre>example: sudo apt-get install kodi-pvr-hts</pre>
The PVR client add-on should now be installed. If Kodi was already running, restart it to load the add-on.

=== RetroPie ===
Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyeCQS7ITnU youtube guide]:<br />
{{#widget:YouTube|id=MyeCQS7ITnU}}

== Compiling Kodi ==
Notes for advanced users who wish to try and build Kodi from source code.
* Various good notes mentioned here: https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/docs/README.raspberrypi

{{updated|16}}

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Installation|Raspberry Pi]]
[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]
[[Category:How-to]]

HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux

2017-07-18T19:43:53Z

Hczedik: Raspbian Jessie has Kodi 17.3 - remove note that builds are outdated

{{mininav|[[Linux]] {{l2| [[Installation]] }} }}
== Installing Kodi on Ubuntu-based distributions ==
{{warning|Some (later) Ubuntu versions include Kodi built by Ubuntu themselves. If you have installed Ubuntu Kodi, please remove the packages "kodi kodi-bin kodi-data" before trying to install team-xbmc PPA packages.}}

See [[SSH]] or [http://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal Click here to find out how to use the terminal.]

Use the command line terminal and enter the following commands. Follow the prompts as you would any other software installation.

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

{{#lst:Team XBMC PPA|repos}}

Note that this PPA only provides builds for Ubuntu i386 and Ubuntu amd64 but not for Ubuntu armhf, which can run on a Raspberry Pi.

=== Installing binary add-ons (PVR, audio decoders, audio encoders, screensavers, visualizations, audio DSP) ===
{{see|Ubuntu binary add-ons}}

=== Installing a development build ===
{{see also|Development builds}}
To install a beta/unstable version of {{kodi}} you must first add the unstable repository, then install XBMC. Use <code>ppa:team-xbmc/xbmc-nightly</code> for nightly builds and <code>ppa:team-xbmc/unstable</code> for [[beta]] builds.

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/xbmc-nightly
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

Note that if you have any addons (such as PVR clients), these must be updated as well (they will not be updated automatically):
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install kodi-pvr-mythtv
</syntaxhighlight>

=== Upgrading ===
<section begin="Ubuntu upgrade" />
To update Kodi when a new version is released, just do a general system/package or use the following commands in the terminal (or via [[SSH]]):

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
</syntaxhighlight>

{{note|In some cases where additional packages are required, Kodi will fail to upgrade when using the upgrade commands as above. To install additional packages use the command below:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
</syntaxhighlight>}}
<section end="Ubuntu upgrade" />

=== Downgrading to a stable version from a development version ===
If you install a nightly build or an unstable release and want to return to a stable release, follow these instructions:

Find the current PPA you are using:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-cache policy | grep team-xbmc
</syntaxhighlight>

Remove the unstable or nightly PPA where it says '''PPAHERE''':
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:PPAHERE
</syntaxhighlight>

Then restore the stable version with the following commands:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get remove kodi kodi-bin
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

=== Downgrading between newer and older stable versions ===
If you want to return to the previous stable release, follow these instructions:

Remove the current stable PPA:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
</syntaxhighlight>

Then install the old stable version with the following commands:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/kodi-old
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get remove kodi*
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

=== Reverting to an earlier nightly ===
ALthough launchpad doesn't list older nightlies in their PPA, they are usually still available for download directly from the website.
Visit https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ubuntu/xbmc-nightly/+packages?field.name_filter=&field.status_filter=superseded&field.series_filter=

You will then have to download the appropiate .deb file and manually install it.

=== Uninstalling ===
If you need to remove and purge an application and finally removing/purging also the application configurations files, do so by using the following commands:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get remove kodi*
sudo apt-get purge kodi*
</syntaxhighlight>

Then remove the settings folder to remove all settings and library data. This will not delete any videos or music, but just the settings and library data itself:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
rm -r ~/.kodi/
</syntaxhighlight>
or
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">
rm -r ~/.xbmc/ # for older versions before 14.0
</syntaxhighlight>

== Embedded/Appliance type install==

=== LibreELEC ===
{{main|LibreELEC}}
{{#lst:LibreELEC|intro}}

== Third Party Repositories ==


The instructions in this section are for unofficial Linux binaries that are un/semi supported by Team Kodi. Most of those binaries use system ffmpeg or even worse totally untested libav, which is not recommended for {{kodi}} as we support ffmpeg only.

=== Debian ===

The installation if you are using Debian (Jessie), you can use the debian-backports repository.

Add the following lines to your /etc/apt/sources.list file, as superuser (sudo)

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
# kodi repos
# starting with debian jessie, debian provides kodi via its backports repository
# remember: those packages are not supported by team kodi
deb http://http.debian.net/debian jessie-backports main
</syntaxhighlight>

And then, update APT and install Kodi.

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

Enjoy your new Kodi.

=== Fedora ===
Refer to [[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fedora 25 using RPMFusion packages]] for a guide showing how to install Fedora 25 and Kodi to create a quick-booting, standalone style of media player.

=== Raspbian ===
{{see also|HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi}}
Installing on Raspbian is done with:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install kodi
</syntaxhighlight>

Upgrading on Raspbian is done with:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
</syntaxhighlight>

== Installation from source ==
If distribution packages are not available, or you need a newer version, or specific features enabled, then you will most likely need to compile from source. While compiling from source does not differ very much between distributions (except for installation of build dependencies), a few different guides are available in this wiki.

* [[HOW-TO compile XBMC for Linux from source code]]
* [[HOW-TO compile XBMC for Linux on Debian/Ubuntu]] - This is a tutorial on how to compile and install {{kodi}} on Debian and Ubuntu.

== See also ==
* [[Linux]]
* [[HOW-TO:Autostart XBMC for Linux]]
*[[JeOS implementations for Kodi]]

* [[Linux FAQ]]

{{Updated|17}}

[[Category:Linux]]
[[Category:How-to]]
[[Category:Installation|Linux]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Tvheadend

2015-09-17T20:47:46Z

Hczedik:

{{:PVR/Contents}}
{{mininav|[[PVR]]|[[Recording software]]}}
<section begin="intro" />'''Tvheadend''' is a open source TV streaming PVR backend (server) software application for Linux supporting DVB-S(2), DVB-C(2), DVB-T(2), ATSC, IPTV (UDP/HTTP), and Analog video (V4L) as input sources, and it can be used as a [[PVR backend]] of {{Kodi}}. Version 3.4 and layer of Tvheadend also include support for timeshifting (pausing of Live TV).

By levering existing third-party [[PVR backend]] applications such as '''Tvheadend''' that specialize in receiving television signals and support a [[wikipedia:client–server model|client–server model]] which {{Kodi}} can access via a [[PVR|PVR client addon]], these PVR features allows you to watch Live TV, listen to radio, view a EPG TV-Guide, schedule recordings and enables many other TV related features, all using {{Kodi}} as your primary interface once the initial pairing connection to '''Tvheadend''' have been done and and configuration of the [[PVR|PVR client addon]] for it is complete.<section end="intro" />
__TOC__
{{-}}
== Preinstalled options ==
The following Kodi/OS distributions come with Tvheadend already installed, or easily installed as an option. These are great one-stop solutions that can greatly simplify the installation of the backend, as well as various other benefits unique to those distros.
* [[OpenELEC]] - In addition to coming with Tvheadend software and a Tvheadend Kodi PVR add-on, OpenELEC has both current Kodi v12 builds (with native PVR support) as well as special Kodi v11 PVR builds.

== Installing Tvheadend ==

;Basic
:Most Debian and Ubuntu installations can take advantage of the standard [[w:Advanced Packaging Tool|APT]] installation methods for getting Tvheadend installed, either using a GUI package manager, or from the command line using "<code>apt-get install tvheadend</code>". The install procedure normally creates a user named "hts", which is the user Tvheadend will run as. You should check that the "hts" user has sufficient permissions to your tuner (usually /dev/dvb/adapter0/frontend0). Running the command "<code>sudo adduser hts video</code>" should be sufficient.

:For more info, see: https://tvheadend.org/projects/tvheadend/wiki/Download

;Raspberry Pi
:The easiest way to get Tvheadend on the Raspberry Pi is to use [[OpenELEC]] or [[Raspbmc]]. You can also use the Arch Linux ARM instructions below if you are using Arch Linux ARM on the R-Pi.

;Arch Linux
{{see|HOW-TO:Install Tvheadend on Arch Linux}}
(including PogoPlug)

;Synology NAS
:You can install Tvheadend from the Syno Community repo through the DiskStation Manager: http://www.synocommunity.com/repository

== Tvheadend quick start guide ==
{{warning|This section is probably outdated.}}

;{{Note|This is just the most basic steps needed to get a signal from your PVR backend to Kodi. This guide probably doesn't include everything you will want to do, like name channels, get the electronic programming guide (EPG/TV guide) set up, remove channels, etc.
::For help with those features see '''[[#Additional guides and links]]'''.}}

{| cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0"
|- valign="top" bgcolor="whitesmoke" |
| '''1.''' || Make sure Tvheadend is up and running ''(see here for details: https://tvheadend.org/projects/tvheadend/wiki/Install_and_initial_setup )''
|- valign="top" |
| '''2.''' || All configuration is done in a web browser. If you are on the same machine that Tvheadend is installed then point your browser to <nowiki>http://localhost:9981</nowiki> . If you are on a different machine than Tvheadend, then point your browser to <nowiki>http://IP.ADDRESS.GOES.HERE:9981</nowiki> , where IP.ADDRESS.GOES.HERE = the IP address of the machine that Tvheadend is installed on. ''For example: <nowiki>http://192.168.0.3:9981</nowiki>''
|- valign="top" bgcolor="whitesmoke" |
| '''3.''' || [[File:tvheadend1.png|right|border]]
# Click on the '''Configuration''' tab
# Click on the '''TV Adapters''' tab
# Click on the arrow for the drop-down menu
# Select your TV tuner adapter

If your tuner hardware is not detected or is having issues, check http://linuxtv.org for driver support.
|- valign="top" |
| '''4.''' || [[File:tvheadend2.png|640px|right|border]] You will see a window like this. Now you will want to click on "'''Add DVB Network by location'''".
|- valign="top" bgcolor="whitesmoke" |
| '''5.''' || [[File:tvheadend3.png|right|border]]
# From the menus select your location and the type of signal you are trying to receive. In this example we're using a generic list for QAM, a US signal for cable TV.
# Then click "'''Add DVB Network'''" at the bottom.
|- valign="top" |
| '''6.''' || [[File:tvheadend4.png|right]] Wait for the number under "'''Muxes awaiting initial scan'''" to reach zero. If the number under "'''Services'''" is also zero, then that means Tvheadend has not picked up any channels. You may need to check your hardware or if you've selected the right signal type (step 5), or even your tuner driver (see http://linuxtv.org for driver support).

It might be possible that the firmware can't be found. Check <code>dmesg</code> for messages like the following:
<pre>[ 3931.964710] xc5000: waiting for firmware upload (dvb-fe-xc5000c-4.1.30.7.fw)...
[ 3931.970217] xc5000: Upload failed. (file not found?)</pre>

In this case, the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q tuner can't locate the firmware. You should download the desired firmware (the 950Q firmware can be found at http://www.kernellabs.com/firmware/xc5000/) and place in the correct directory (for Ubuntu this is <code>/lib/firmware/</code>). You should then see this message in <code>dmesg</code>:
<pre>[ 4791.147048] xc5000: firmware read 16497 bytes.
[ 4791.147049] xc5000: firmware uploading...
[ 4794.976020] xc5000: firmware upload complete...</pre>

|- valign="top" bgcolor="whitesmoke" |
| '''7.''' || [[File:tvheadend5.png|right|border]] Click on "'''Map DVB services to channels'''". You should now be able to pick up TV channels in Kodi once you configure the Tvheadend add-on configuration in the next section, "'''[[#Connecting Kodi to Tvheadend]]'''".
|}

== Connecting Kodi to Tvheadend ==
{{PVR repo notice}}
# Go to {{highlight|Settings -> Add-ons -> Enabled add-ons -> PVR Clients}} and select the Tvheadend add-on
# Select "Configure"
# By default, you should only need to fill in '''Tvheadend hostname or IP address'''.

<section begin="Settings" />
[[File:Tvheadend HTSP Client.settings.png|500px|right]]
{|
|
; Tvheadend hostname or IP address
: The hostname or IP address of the server where Tvheadend is installed. If on the same machine then 'localhost' can be used.
; HTTP port
: The default for Tvheadend is 9981 but this will need updating if you have changed it in the Tvheadend settings.
; HTSP port
: The default for Tvheadend is 9982 but this will need updating if you have changed it in the Tvheadend settings.
; Username
: If you have configured Tvheadend to require a username then enter it here. This can be blank.
; Password
: If you have configured Tvheadend to require a password then enter it here. This can be blank.
; Connect timeout in seconds
: The default is 10 seconds however this can be lowered if you want Kodi to timeout connections to the Tvheadend backend quicker.
; Response timeout in seconds
: The default is 5 seconds however this can be lowered if you want Kodi to timeout requests to the Tvheadend backend quicker.
|}
{{-}}
<section end="Settings" />

{{Next|[[Configuring live TV settings|Configuring Kodi]]}}

== Additional guides and links ==
* Tvheadend website - https://tvheadend.org/projects/tvheadend
** [https://tvheadend.org/projects/tvheadend/wiki Documentation]
** [https://tvheadend.org/projects/tvheadend/boards Support forum]
* Tvheadend backend for Kodi support forum - http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=168
* Using HDHomeRun products with Tvheadend - https://tvheadend.org/boards/14/topics/3368
* Using VBox TV Gateway products with Tvheadend - http://kodi.wiki/view/VBox_Home_TV_Gateway#Tvheadend
* Helper scripts for importing channels of Austrian IPTV A1 TV into Tvheadend - https://github.com/Bronkoknorb/a1tv-helpers

[[Category:PVR|*]]
[[Category:Live TV]]