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Quick start guide

2017-04-16T02:46:56Z

Nickr:

{{mininav|[[General topics]]|[[First time user]]}}
Congratulations, new user, in your choice of [[w:media center|media center]] software: [[Kodi|{{Kodi}}]]!

<section begin="intro" />This guide is designed to get you up and running with {{Kodi}} in the shortest time possible, and was written with the most typical use cases in mind.<section end="intro" />
For more in depth information please refer to the [[Main Page|{{Kodi}} online wiki manual]]

The {{Kodi}} interface is designed with the '[[w:Home cinema|Home Theater]]' in mind. This means it is best viewed on a large-screen TV while you sit on your couch [[10-foot user interface|10-feet away from that TV]], rather than on a small monitor while you sit at your desk.
Because everything is designed with the home theater experience in mind, the best way to interact with {{Kodi}} is with a remote control, rather than a computer mouse. If it helps, think of {{Kodi}} as the ultimate DVD-player/set-top-box.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
{{main|Installing}}
{{#lst:Installing|intro}}

If you haven't already done so, download {{Kodi}} from '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' or see the installation guides here:
{{#lst:Installing|OS}}
See the '''[[Installing]]''' page for additional guides.

== Adding files ==
{{See also|File sharing|Media sources}}
While you can just use {{Kodi}} with plain file views, adding/scanning files to the library will add rich features such as cover art, summaries, thumbnails, trailers, and more.

To just quickly add files see [[Adding videos to the library/Adding media sources]].
=== Adding videos to the library ===
{{main|Adding videos to the library|Video library}}
{{#lst:Video library/Adding media sources|adding video}}

=== Adding music to the library ===
:''See main page: '''[[Adding music to the library]]''' and '''[[Music library]]'''''
In order to be able to include information on your music collection in the library, {{Kodi}} needs your music to be tagged. When your collection is scanned, {{Kodi}} stores all the tagging information (artist, album, year, genre, etc) in the database which allows you to efficiently search and manage your music collection.
Today most media applications and players (e.g. iTunes / iPod) organize music by this ID tag information.

{{note|Your audio files ''must'' have a valid ID tag for them to work properly in the {{Kodi}} music library.}}

=== Adding pictures ===
Adding sources for your [[pictures]] follows the same method as adding other media sources. From the Home Page navigate to Pictures, select Add Source and browse to the location of your picture files.

== Using a remote control ==
{{main|Remote controls}}
{{#lst:Remote controls|intro}}

== {{Kodi}} add-ons ==
{{Main|Add-ons|Add-on manager}}
{{#lst:Add-ons|intro}}

{{#lst:Add-on manager|HOW-TO install}}

== Changing the look and feel of {{Kodi}} ==
{{Kodi}} is unlike many contemporary media and gaming centers, in that it can be easily customized to look completely different using ''[[skins]]'' while still remaining equally as useable and providing access to all your videos, music, and more.

To get new skins, go to: {{highlight|System -> Appearance -> Skin -> Skin Confluence|bordered=yes}}

You will be provided a list of currently installed skins and an option to "Get More..." where you can download additional skins.

<gallery caption="The same home screen using different skins" widths=200px heights=113px>
File:Confluence_ss.png|Confluence - the default skin
File:Aeon Nox - glass home.jpg|Aeon Nox
File:Immersive.jpg|Immersive
File:Titan.jpg|Titan
File:Welo.jpg|Welo
File:Transparency.jpg|Transparency
</gallery>

== Important note about the Context Menu ==
{{main|Context menu}}
As you read this wiki and experiment on your own, you will quickly learn about the value of the '''''[[context menu]]'''''.

To use it, while highlighting an item, press the {{keypress|'''C'''}} key on the keyboard. If you are using a mouse, you can right click while hovering over an item. With remote controls, this is normally the {{button|guide}} button.

== Alternative guides ==
{{main|Video management#Alternative guides}}
{{#lst:Video management|Alternative guides}}

{{Helix updated}}

==See also==
* [[First time user]]

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]
[[Category:First time user]]

Quick start guide

2017-04-16T02:46:12Z

Nickr:

{{mininav|[[General topics]]|[[First time user]]}}
Congratulations, new user, in your choice of [[w:media center|media center]] software: [[Kodi|{{Kodi}}]]!

[[quick start guide new]]

<section begin="intro" />This guide is designed to get you up and running with {{Kodi}} in the shortest time possible, and was written with the most typical use cases in mind.<section end="intro" />
For more in depth information please refer to the [[Main Page|{{Kodi}} online wiki manual]]

The {{Kodi}} interface is designed with the '[[w:Home cinema|Home Theater]]' in mind. This means it is best viewed on a large-screen TV while you sit on your couch [[10-foot user interface|10-feet away from that TV]], rather than on a small monitor while you sit at your desk.
Because everything is designed with the home theater experience in mind, the best way to interact with {{Kodi}} is with a remote control, rather than a computer mouse. If it helps, think of {{Kodi}} as the ultimate DVD-player/set-top-box.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
{{main|Installing}}
{{#lst:Installing|intro}}

If you haven't already done so, download {{Kodi}} from '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' or see the installation guides here:
{{#lst:Installing|OS}}
See the '''[[Installing]]''' page for additional guides.

== Adding files ==
{{See also|File sharing|Media sources}}
While you can just use {{Kodi}} with plain file views, adding/scanning files to the library will add rich features such as cover art, summaries, thumbnails, trailers, and more.

To just quickly add files see [[Adding videos to the library/Adding media sources]].
=== Adding videos to the library ===
{{main|Adding videos to the library|Video library}}
{{#lst:Video library/Adding media sources|adding video}}

=== Adding music to the library ===
:''See main page: '''[[Adding music to the library]]''' and '''[[Music library]]'''''
In order to be able to include information on your music collection in the library, {{Kodi}} needs your music to be tagged. When your collection is scanned, {{Kodi}} stores all the tagging information (artist, album, year, genre, etc) in the database which allows you to efficiently search and manage your music collection.
Today most media applications and players (e.g. iTunes / iPod) organize music by this ID tag information.

{{note|Your audio files ''must'' have a valid ID tag for them to work properly in the {{Kodi}} music library.}}

=== Adding pictures ===
Adding sources for your [[pictures]] follows the same method as adding other media sources. From the Home Page navigate to Pictures, select Add Source and browse to the location of your picture files.

== Using a remote control ==
{{main|Remote controls}}
{{#lst:Remote controls|intro}}

== {{Kodi}} add-ons ==
{{Main|Add-ons|Add-on manager}}
{{#lst:Add-ons|intro}}

{{#lst:Add-on manager|HOW-TO install}}

== Changing the look and feel of {{Kodi}} ==
{{Kodi}} is unlike many contemporary media and gaming centers, in that it can be easily customized to look completely different using ''[[skins]]'' while still remaining equally as useable and providing access to all your videos, music, and more.

To get new skins, go to: {{highlight|System -> Appearance -> Skin -> Skin Confluence|bordered=yes}}

You will be provided a list of currently installed skins and an option to "Get More..." where you can download additional skins.

<gallery caption="The same home screen using different skins" widths=200px heights=113px>
File:Confluence_ss.png|Confluence - the default skin
File:Aeon Nox - glass home.jpg|Aeon Nox
File:Immersive.jpg|Immersive
File:Titan.jpg|Titan
File:Welo.jpg|Welo
File:Transparency.jpg|Transparency
</gallery>

== Important note about the Context Menu ==
{{main|Context menu}}
As you read this wiki and experiment on your own, you will quickly learn about the value of the '''''[[context menu]]'''''.

To use it, while highlighting an item, press the {{keypress|'''C'''}} key on the keyboard. If you are using a mouse, you can right click while hovering over an item. With remote controls, this is normally the {{button|guide}} button.

== Alternative guides ==
{{main|Video management#Alternative guides}}
{{#lst:Video management|Alternative guides}}

{{Helix updated}}

==See also==
* [[First time user]]

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]
[[Category:First time user]]

Log file

2015-03-03T05:27:03Z

Nickr:

{{mininav| [[Troubleshooting]] | [[HOW-TO:Submit a bug report]] }}

<section begin="intro" />At some point during your foray into {{kodi}}, you will likely come up against a problem that isn't made 100% clear from errors in the GUI. This is where the log file comes into play. {{kodi}} writes all sorts of useful stuff to its log, which is why it should be included with every bug/problem report.<section end="intro" />

'''Do NOT post your logs directly in a forum. Always use a paste site like pastebin.com or xbmclogs.com. Post the link to your pasted log in the forum.'''

== Tell me more ==
<big>
* '''[[Log file/Easy]] -'''</big> Did someone send you to this page or ask for the ''debug log'', ''kodi.log'', ''xbmc.log'', or ''log file''? You'll probably want to use this easy guide!

<big>
* '''[[Log file/Advanced]] -'''</big> The original log file page with full technical explanation.

<big>
* '''[[Log file/File manager access]] -'''</big> How to access the log file using the [[file manager]].
{{Gotham updated}}

[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Advanced topics]]

Amazon Fire TV

2014-04-06T01:36:38Z

Nickr: /* USB */

{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os = Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]]}}
<section begin="intro" />The [[w:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]] is an Android-based (Fire OS) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, making it a good pairing with XBMC.<section end="intro" />

== Installing ==
Basics on installing/sideloading any Android app onto the Amazon Fire: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

Android apks: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/

;Steps
# Install the Android SDK onto your computer. This contains the ADB tool. I think the starting point to download and install is here: https://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool): https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

=== SPMC ===
For those who can't wait for a working official build of XBMC, SPMC v12.3.3 seems to be working better than most other builds for the Amazon Fire TV. However, please keep trying new test builds as they are posted.

'''SPMC v12.3.3 -''' http://filez.semperpax.com/ht6w24qy

=== Test builds ===
Our Android devs are trying to get hardware video decoding working on the Amazon Fire TV. Here's how you can help!

# Download and install this version of XBMC: '''[http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/arm/xbmc-20140404-eb4e0ea-fixamcoutput-armeabi-v7a.apk 4-4-14 eb4e0ea]''' '''''{{bigger|<- Check this page often, as this URL will be updated with new builds as they become available.}}'''''
# Open XBMC.
# Play a video, such as [http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/h264_1080p_hp_4.1_10mbps_dts_unstyled_subs_monsters.mkv this one].
# Plug in a USB keyboard and press {{keypress|O}} to bring up the [[codec info]] screen.
# Record a video with your phone/camera of your TV as it's playing the video and upload it to YouTube.
# Report what happened and the YouTube video URL to this forum thread: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109

=== Windows ===
{{hidden|1=Click to show Windows specific step-by-step instructions -->|2=
# Download the android SDK https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
# Unpack the SDK to any location using 7Zip or windows Unzipping utility
# Download the Frodo APK for Android from XBMC http://xbmc.org/download/
# Make it easy on yourself and move the APK download into the "platform-tools" folder inside the folder where you unpacked the Android SDK (ie. C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\ )
# Inside the platform tools folder is the ADB Utility you will be using. Click the "Start" menu and type CMD into the search box, then run the cmd.exe when it pops up in the search.
# Navigate to the "platform-tools" folder (ie C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\) This location depends on where YOU put it.
# Go to your Amazon Fire TV and use the remote to navigate to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> DEVELOPER OPTIONS -> ADB DEBUGGING and click to turn it to "On"
# Now Navigate on your Amazon FireTV to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> ABOUT -> NETWORK and write down the IP address for the FireTV from this screen.
# Now go back to your computer and run the commands from the Amazon instructions in the CMD cammand line window (https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html). You don't need eclipse, just use the command line as follows:
#:>adb kill-server
#:>adb start-server
#:>adb connect TYPE THE IP ADDRESS YOU WROTE DOWN HERE
#:>adb install xbmc-12.3-Frodo-armeabi-v7a.apk
# In the window you will see the command install the APK file and finish with the word "success"
# Now go back to your Amazon FireTV and navigate with the remote to SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS -> XBMC it should be at the bottom of the list. Click Launch Application and it will startup.
}}

== Controls ==

=== Bluetooth remote ===
[[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|right|185px]]
To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}

{{-}}

=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support.

=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc.

* Logitech K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as reported in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).

== Known issues ==
* Hardware video decoding is not currently working. This is being looked into.
*

== Random notes ==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

* The USB port seems to work with keyboards and mice.

*

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]

[[Category:Hardware]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Android]]

Amazon Fire TV

2014-04-06T01:34:11Z

Nickr: /* USB */

{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os = Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]]}}
<section begin="intro" />The [[w:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]] is an Android-based (Fire OS) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, making it a good pairing with XBMC.<section end="intro" />

== Installing ==
Basics on installing/sideloading any Android app onto the Amazon Fire: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

Android apks: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/

;Steps
# Install the Android SDK onto your computer. This contains the ADB tool. I think the starting point to download and install is here: https://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool): https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

=== SPMC ===
For those who can't wait for a working official build of XBMC, SPMC v12.3.3 seems to be working better than most other builds for the Amazon Fire TV. However, please keep trying new test builds as they are posted.

'''SPMC v12.3.3 -''' http://filez.semperpax.com/ht6w24qy

=== Test builds ===
Our Android devs are trying to get hardware video decoding working on the Amazon Fire TV. Here's how you can help!

# Download and install this version of XBMC: '''[http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/arm/xbmc-20140404-eb4e0ea-fixamcoutput-armeabi-v7a.apk 4-4-14 eb4e0ea]''' '''''{{bigger|<- Check this page often, as this URL will be updated with new builds as they become available.}}'''''
# Open XBMC.
# Play a video, such as [http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/h264_1080p_hp_4.1_10mbps_dts_unstyled_subs_monsters.mkv this one].
# Plug in a USB keyboard and press {{keypress|O}} to bring up the [[codec info]] screen.
# Record a video with your phone/camera of your TV as it's playing the video and upload it to YouTube.
# Report what happened and the YouTube video URL to this forum thread: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109

=== Windows ===
{{hidden|1=Click to show Windows specific step-by-step instructions -->|2=
# Download the android SDK https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
# Unpack the SDK to any location using 7Zip or windows Unzipping utility
# Download the Frodo APK for Android from XBMC http://xbmc.org/download/
# Make it easy on yourself and move the APK download into the "platform-tools" folder inside the folder where you unpacked the Android SDK (ie. C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\ )
# Inside the platform tools folder is the ADB Utility you will be using. Click the "Start" menu and type CMD into the search box, then run the cmd.exe when it pops up in the search.
# Navigate to the "platform-tools" folder (ie C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\) This location depends on where YOU put it.
# Go to your Amazon Fire TV and use the remote to navigate to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> DEVELOPER OPTIONS -> ADB DEBUGGING and click to turn it to "On"
# Now Navigate on your Amazon FireTV to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> ABOUT -> NETWORK and write down the IP address for the FireTV from this screen.
# Now go back to your computer and run the commands from the Amazon instructions in the CMD cammand line window (https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html). You don't need eclipse, just use the command line as follows:
#:>adb kill-server
#:>adb start-server
#:>adb connect TYPE THE IP ADDRESS YOU WROTE DOWN HERE
#:>adb install xbmc-12.3-Frodo-armeabi-v7a.apk
# In the window you will see the command install the APK file and finish with the word "success"
# Now go back to your Amazon FireTV and navigate with the remote to SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS -> XBMC it should be at the bottom of the list. Click Launch Application and it will startup.
}}

== Controls ==

=== Bluetooth remote ===
[[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|right|185px]]
To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}

{{-}}

=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support.

=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc.

Logitech K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as reported in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).

== Known issues ==
* Hardware video decoding is not currently working. This is being looked into.
*

== Random notes ==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

* The USB port seems to work with keyboards and mice.

*

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]

[[Category:Hardware]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Android]]

Amazon Fire TV

2014-04-06T01:33:46Z

Nickr: /* USB */

{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os = Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]]}}
<section begin="intro" />The [[w:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]] is an Android-based (Fire OS) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, making it a good pairing with XBMC.<section end="intro" />

== Installing ==
Basics on installing/sideloading any Android app onto the Amazon Fire: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

Android apks: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/

;Steps
# Install the Android SDK onto your computer. This contains the ADB tool. I think the starting point to download and install is here: https://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool): https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

=== SPMC ===
For those who can't wait for a working official build of XBMC, SPMC v12.3.3 seems to be working better than most other builds for the Amazon Fire TV. However, please keep trying new test builds as they are posted.

'''SPMC v12.3.3 -''' http://filez.semperpax.com/ht6w24qy

=== Test builds ===
Our Android devs are trying to get hardware video decoding working on the Amazon Fire TV. Here's how you can help!

# Download and install this version of XBMC: '''[http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/arm/xbmc-20140404-eb4e0ea-fixamcoutput-armeabi-v7a.apk 4-4-14 eb4e0ea]''' '''''{{bigger|<- Check this page often, as this URL will be updated with new builds as they become available.}}'''''
# Open XBMC.
# Play a video, such as [http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/h264_1080p_hp_4.1_10mbps_dts_unstyled_subs_monsters.mkv this one].
# Plug in a USB keyboard and press {{keypress|O}} to bring up the [[codec info]] screen.
# Record a video with your phone/camera of your TV as it's playing the video and upload it to YouTube.
# Report what happened and the YouTube video URL to this forum thread: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109

=== Windows ===
{{hidden|1=Click to show Windows specific step-by-step instructions -->|2=
# Download the android SDK https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
# Unpack the SDK to any location using 7Zip or windows Unzipping utility
# Download the Frodo APK for Android from XBMC http://xbmc.org/download/
# Make it easy on yourself and move the APK download into the "platform-tools" folder inside the folder where you unpacked the Android SDK (ie. C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\ )
# Inside the platform tools folder is the ADB Utility you will be using. Click the "Start" menu and type CMD into the search box, then run the cmd.exe when it pops up in the search.
# Navigate to the "platform-tools" folder (ie C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\) This location depends on where YOU put it.
# Go to your Amazon Fire TV and use the remote to navigate to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> DEVELOPER OPTIONS -> ADB DEBUGGING and click to turn it to "On"
# Now Navigate on your Amazon FireTV to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> ABOUT -> NETWORK and write down the IP address for the FireTV from this screen.
# Now go back to your computer and run the commands from the Amazon instructions in the CMD cammand line window (https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html). You don't need eclipse, just use the command line as follows:
#:>adb kill-server
#:>adb start-server
#:>adb connect TYPE THE IP ADDRESS YOU WROTE DOWN HERE
#:>adb install xbmc-12.3-Frodo-armeabi-v7a.apk
# In the window you will see the command install the APK file and finish with the word "success"
# Now go back to your Amazon FireTV and navigate with the remote to SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS -> XBMC it should be at the bottom of the list. Click Launch Application and it will startup.
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== Controls ==

=== Bluetooth remote ===
[[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|right|185px]]
To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}

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=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support.

=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc.

Logitech K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as repoted in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).

== Known issues ==
* Hardware video decoding is not currently working. This is being looked into.
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== Random notes ==
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* The USB port seems to work with keyboards and mice.

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== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]

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