HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV - Revision history

Karellen: Remove SPMC

2020-11-26T00:15:09Z

Remove SPMC

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	;On a phone or tablet connected to the same network as your Fire TV device:		;On a phone or tablet connected to the same network as your Fire TV device:
	# Install Kodi ~~(or [[SPMC]], [[forks\|etc]])~~ from Google Play: {{Google Play\|size=100px}} or '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''		# Install Kodi from Google Play: {{Google Play\|size=100px}} or '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''
	# Install apps2fire: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv'''		# Install apps2fire: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv'''
	# Enable the developer options on the Fire TV device (as mentioned above on this page)		# Enable the developer options on the Fire TV device (as mentioned above on this page)
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	:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''		:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
	:# Select '''Applications'''		:# Select '''Applications'''
	:# Find and select your Kodi installation ~~(it may be named "Kodi" or "SPMC")~~		:# Find and select your Kodi installation
	:# Select '''Launch Application'''		:# Select '''Launch Application'''

Andykn: /* Enable developer settings on the Fire TV - Required for all methods below */

2017-07-19T20:46:23Z

Enable developer settings on the Fire TV - Required for all methods below

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	:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''		:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
	:# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''		:# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options''' ('''Device''' -> '''Developer Options''' on newer systems)
	:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.		:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
	:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address		:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address ('''Device''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''' on newer systems)

	==Using the Downloader app==		==Using the Downloader app==

Mikeagner: added link to downloader instructions

2017-07-03T20:46:32Z

added link to downloader instructions

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	:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.		:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
	:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address		:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

			==Using the Downloader app==
			* [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-sideload-apps-like-kodi-or-spmc-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-stick-using-downloader/ Install Kodi using the Downloader App for Fire TV and Stick]


	== ES File Explorer ==		== ES File Explorer ==

	ES Explorer in the amazon appstore will still work. The instructions have changed though. You can now use `Tools -> Downloads -> Add bookmark` -- then add a direct link to the kodi apk file for android (found at http://kodi.tv/download). Then open the bookmark and it will ask you if you want to open it and then if you want to install it. Click yes for both.		ES Explorer in the amazon appstore will still work. The instructions have changed though. You can now use `Tools -> Downloads -> Add bookmark` -- then add a direct link to the kodi apk file for android (found at http://kodi.tv/download). Then open the bookmark and it will ask you if you want to open it and then if you want to install it. Click yes for both.


	== apps2fire ==		== apps2fire ==
	apps2fire is an app that can be ran from another Android device, such as a phone or a tablet. The phone/tablet running apps2fire can install any apps (which are already installed on the phone/tablet) from the phone/tablet to the Fire TV.		apps2fire is an app that can be ran from another Android device, such as a phone or a tablet. The phone/tablet running apps2fire can install any apps (which are already installed on the phone/tablet) from the phone/tablet to the Fire TV.

Merlin2001: /* ES File Explorer */ - Correct broken downloads link

2016-09-15T19:25:44Z

ES File Explorer: - Correct broken downloads link

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	== ES File Explorer ==		== ES File Explorer ==

	ES Explorer in the amazon appstore will still work. The instructions have changed though. You can now use `Tools -> Downloads -> Add bookmark` -- then add a direct link to the kodi apk file for android (found at http://kodi.tv/~~downloads~~). Then open the bookmark and it will ask you if you want to open it and then if you want to install it. Click yes for both.		ES Explorer in the amazon appstore will still work. The instructions have changed though. You can now use `Tools -> Downloads -> Add bookmark` -- then add a direct link to the kodi apk file for android (found at http://kodi.tv/download). Then open the bookmark and it will ask you if you want to open it and then if you want to install it. Click yes for both.

	== apps2fire ==		== apps2fire ==

Chovy: ES Explorer works still

2016-09-06T22:37:25Z

ES Explorer works still

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	== ES File Explorer ==		== ES File Explorer ==
	{{warning\|A lot of older guides talk about using ES File Explorer to install Kodi on a Fire TV. However, due to changes made to the Fire TV version of ES File Explorer, this is no longer a reliable method to install Kodi. If you need to install Kodi then you should use one of the other methods listed on this page.}}

			ES Explorer in the amazon appstore will still work. The instructions have changed though. You can now use `Tools -> Downloads -> Add bookmark` -- then add a direct link to the kodi apk file for android (found at http://kodi.tv/downloads). Then open the bookmark and it will ask you if you want to open it and then if you want to install it. Click yes for both.

	== apps2fire ==		== apps2fire ==

Ned Scott: /* Enable developer settings on the Fire TV - Required for all methods below */

2016-09-05T08:40:44Z

Enable developer settings on the Fire TV - Required for all methods below

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 {{warning|A lot of older guides talk about using ES File Explorer to install Kodi on a Fire TV. However, due to changes made to the Fire TV version of ES File Explorer, this is no longer a reliable method to install Kodi. If you need to install Kodi then you should use one of the other methods listed on this page.}}
 == apps2fire ==
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 # Open apps2fire and enter the IP address of your Fire TV device
 # Select Kodi to install on the Fire TV device
 == adbLink (Win/Mac/Linux) ==
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 {{-}}
 == ADB command line ==

Maggie at 06:04, 5 September 2016

2016-09-05T06:04:59Z

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	==CetusPlay App==		==CetusPlay App==
	CetusPlay is an app that ~~allow~~ you side load lots of popular ~~app~~ to Fire TV from your phone. What’s more, it ~~offer~~ user remote function to your Fire TV.		CetusPlay is an app that allows you side-load lots of popular TV apps to Fire TV from your phone. What’s more, it offers user remote function to your Fire TV.

	Speaking of ~~install~~ Kodi to Fire TV, the steps as following:		Speaking of installing Kodi to Fire TV, the steps as following:
	#Install CetusPlay from Google Play：https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cetusplay.remotephone		#Install CetusPlay from Google Play：https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cetusplay.remotephone
	#Enable the ADB on the Fire TV as mentioned above and there will be a TV server of CetusPlay installed automatically on your TV.		#Enable the ADB on the Fire TV as mentioned above and there will be a TV server of CetusPlay installed automatically on your TV.
	#Turn to the App Center in CetusPlay.		#Turn to the App Center in CetusPlay.
	#Kodi will on the top and just click Install		#Kodi will on the top and just click Install


	== apps2fire ==		== apps2fire ==

Maggie at 06:03, 5 September 2016

2016-09-05T06:03:07Z

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 == ES File Explorer ==
 {{warning|A lot of older guides talk about using ES File Explorer to install Kodi on a Fire TV. However, due to changes made to the Fire TV version of ES File Explorer, this is no longer a reliable method to install Kodi. If you need to install Kodi then you should use one of the other methods listed on this page.}}
 == apps2fire ==

Ned Scott: /* ADB command line */

2016-08-02T06:09:29Z

ADB command line

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	=== Windows ===		=== Windows ===
	# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Windows from ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~androidfilehost~~.com/~~?fid=23610159112654916~~		# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Windows from https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

	# Find the extracted ''winadb'' folder containing adb.exe, and copy the complete folder path		# Find the extracted ''winadb'' folder containing adb.exe, and copy the complete folder path
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	=== OS X ===		=== OS X ===
	# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for OS X from ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~androidfilehost~~.com/~~?fid=23610159112654915~~		# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for OS X from https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
	# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file		# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file
	# Run the following command to check your ''PATH'':		# Run the following command to check your ''PATH'':
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	=== Linux ===		=== Linux ===
	# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Linux from ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~androidfilehost~~.com/~~?fid=23610159112654911~~		# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Linux from https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

	# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file		# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file

Ned Scott: /* apps2fire */

2016-07-31T05:59:33Z

apps2fire

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	;On a phone or tablet connected to the same network as your Fire TV device:		;On a phone or tablet connected to the same network as your Fire TV device:
	# Install Kodi (or [[SPMC]], [[forks\|etc]]) from Google Play: {{Google Play}} or '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''		# Install Kodi (or [[SPMC]], [[forks\|etc]]) from Google Play: {{Google Play\|size=100px}} or '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''
	# Install apps2fire: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv'''		# Install apps2fire: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv'''
	# Enable the developer options on the Fire TV device (as mentioned above on this page)		# Enable the developer options on the Fire TV device (as mentioned above on this page)