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<section begin="intro" />A common question people have after setting up their library is how can they separate their library so not everything is just in one big section, and how to have that as an option on the home screen in Kodi. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods mentioned above, and combined with a skin that supports [[custom home items]], the library can be laid out exactly was you want, right from the home screen.


This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.<section end="intro" />
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== Skins ==
 
 
= Introduction =
A commonly asked question is how can the Movie, TV Show or Music Library be further separated so not every title is in one big list.
 
<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create additional '''''[[Basic_controls|Main Menu items]]''''' that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding ''Home Movies, Kids Movies, Sports, Documentaries'' and other menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />
 
 
 
= Skins =
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The main requirement for customs home items is using a skin that supports such customization. Most third party skins that can be downloaded have some form of support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluance, and now Estuary) don't have many home screen customization options.


If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:
The first requirement for modifying your main menu is to install a skin that supports such customization. Most skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their modded versions from the Kodi Forum, have support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.
* modified versions of Estuary (used in Kodi v17 and higher) can be found here: '''http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=260'''
 
* modified versions of Confluence (used in Kodi v16) can be found here: '''http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125'''
 
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= Separating Media =
The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of filtering the media content. A number of methods are available for this...
*'''[[Smart_playlists|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.
*'''[[Favourites]]'''
*'''[[Video_nodes|Custom Video Nodes]]'''
*'''[[Video_library_tags|Video Library Tags]]'''
 
The above can be used individually or in combination to create a list for each special type like Anime, Documentaries, Westerns, Home Movies, SciFi, etc. It is good practice to physically separate the media on the drive, by creating a folder specific to the media type that is being separated. eg, a folder containing SciFi, Home Movies etc. Each of these new folders are then added to {{Kodi}} as a separate Source.
 
If you want to completely separate the library you can also use '''''[[Profiles]]''''', where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.
{{see also|Profiles}}
 
 
 
= How To: Guide =
Step by step How To: guides are available below.
 
If you are using a different skin you may be able to follow one of these guides as the process may be similar, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin, or you could ask in the forum for your skin.
 
 
 
== Aeon Nox Silvo Skin ==
:'''{{big|[[Custom_home_items/Aeon Nox Silvo|How To: Create Custom Home Items]]}}'''
 
 
 
== Estuary ==
This is an advanced method for those familiar with coding. It will not create Custom Home Items, but it will describe how to rename and reorganise the existing menu items.  
 
:'''{{big|[[HOW-TO:Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''
 
 
 
== Rapier Skin ==
:'''{{big|[[Add-on:Rapier#Creating_a_custom_category|Rapier Skin Custom Home Items]]}}'''


== Video library example ==
The easiest method is to use something like '''[[favorites]]''', '''[[smart playlists]]''', '''[[custom video nodes]]''' or '''[[video library tags]]''' (or even a mix of those) and create a list for each special type (like anime, documentaries, westerns, etc) ''and'' create one for "general TV shows". Basically, "TV shows" becomes a smart playlist where it's all TV shows except for the ones with special playlists. Then grab a skin that lets you use custom home items, such as Transparency!, Hybrid, or Aeon Nox, and set those as home buttons while hiding the original "TV shows" button.




Some skins even let you use [[custom video nodes]] (which are based on smart playlists) to automatically alter what is displayed on the home screen.
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If you want to completely separate the library you can also use [[profiles]], where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.


== Other guides ==
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=150934 (How To) Separate Your Kids Media From Your Own on MQ4]


== See also ==
* [[Video library nodes]]
* [[Smart playlists]]
* [[Video library tags]]
* [[Favourites]]
* [[HOW-TO:Launch Android apps]]


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Latest revision as of 02:48, 29 January 2023

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Introduction

A commonly asked question is how can the Movie, TV Show or Music Library be further separated so not every title is in one big list.

It is possible to create additional Main Menu items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies, Sports, Documentaries and other menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports Custom Home Items, the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.


Skins

The first requirement for modifying your main menu is to install a skin that supports such customization. Most skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their modded versions from the Kodi Forum, have support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.


List of skins compatible with v19 Matrix


List of skins compatible with v20 Nexus


List of skins compatible with v21 Omega


Forum listing of other available skins


Separating Media

The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of filtering the media content. A number of methods are available for this...

The above can be used individually or in combination to create a list for each special type like Anime, Documentaries, Westerns, Home Movies, SciFi, etc. It is good practice to physically separate the media on the drive, by creating a folder specific to the media type that is being separated. eg, a folder containing SciFi, Home Movies etc. Each of these new folders are then added to Kodi as a separate Source.

If you want to completely separate the library you can also use Profiles, where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.


How To: Guide

Step by step How To: guides are available below.

If you are using a different skin you may be able to follow one of these guides as the process may be similar, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin, or you could ask in the forum for your skin.


Aeon Nox Silvo Skin

How To: Create Custom Home Items


Estuary

This is an advanced method for those familiar with coding. It will not create Custom Home Items, but it will describe how to rename and reorganise the existing menu items.

Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items


Rapier Skin

Rapier Skin Custom Home Items




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