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Template:XBMC faq toc Inline These are the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes.

General

About XBMC Link For a basic overview of XBMC and what it can do, or if you've never used XBMC before, see XBMC FAQ

Installing XBMC Link See Category:Installation and select the OS for your device for installation instructions.

What version am I running? Link In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. (For a nightly build, note the build date.)

Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs Link See HOW-TO:Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using MySQL. When using library syncing on a portable device, XBMC will freeze up when you are away from your local network. This is because it cannot connect to the MySQL server anymore. To be able to use both library syncing and still use XBMC on-the-go check out this guide: HOW-TO:Create roving and home profiles for mobile iOS devices (The advice is basically the same for any OS)

unformatted questions

• Can I use a remote/what controls are there/etc
• multi-part video files
• Can I set up XBMC for more than one person?
• How do I set up a remote control?

Videos and music

unformatted questions

• how do I add my media?
• How do I update the library?
• Auto update the library
• Why don't all movies/shows show up in my library?
• How do I find the missing ones?
• Ignore video scan errors

Add-ons

What are add-ons?

Add-ons are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include:

• Skins - Change the look of XBMC
• Scrapers - Retrive media information from the internet
• Video Add-ons
• Subtitle downloaders

and many more

For more information see Add-ons

How do I install add-ons?

For a picture step by step see Add-ons#How_to_install_Add-ons

Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins?

Unoffical add=ons can be obtained by using unoffical repositories or installing the add-on using Install from Zip file option. For more information on installing unofficial repositories see Add-on#How_to_add_a_repository

Where do I get help with add-ons or skins?

For help regarding add-ons please search the XBMC forum (forum.xbmc.org), if the answer can't be found by search start a forum thread under the subforum (i.e. in a specific add-on subforum if it relates to a specific add-on)

Troubleshooting

Basic troubleshooting Link For basic troubleshooting tips see: Troubleshooting.

Reporting bugs Link For how to report bugs in XBMC see: HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report.

Debug log Link

Video buffering/skipping/etc Link

Getting more help Link Check out the Help and Support forums or the #xbmc IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org unformatted questions Why does weather not work anymore?