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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.
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= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.
 
It is possible to create '''''[[Home_screen_and_basic_controls|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons 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.


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" />
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" />


== Skins ==
The following sections list the requirements to achieve your goal.
 
'''{{red|This modification does not work on the default Estuary skin}}'''
 
Any errors or ommissions on this page, report '''''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=327704 on the forum here]'''''
 
 
 
= Skins =
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{{main|Skins}}
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.
 
The first requirement for custom home items is using a skin that supports such customization. Most third party skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their Mod versions from the Kodi Forum, have some form of 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.


If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:
If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=260 Modified versions of Estuary], the default theme in Kodi v17 and higher
* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=267343 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v17],
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125 Modified versions of Confluence], the default theme in Kodi v16
* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306757 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v18],
* [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Other skins]
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125 Modified versions of Confluence], the default theme in Kodi v16 and prior
* [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Forum listing of other available skins]
 
 
 
= Separating Media =
The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of distinguishing and separating the media content. A number of methods are available for this...
*'''[[Smart_playlists|Smart Playlists]]'''- the method used in the How To: Guide below.
*'''[[Favorites]]'''
*'''[[Custom_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}}
 
 


== Video library example ==
= How To: Guide =
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.
A step by step How To: guide has been created to walk you through the process.  


For the purpose of this guide, Kodi v17.6 with the Aeon Nox 5: SiLVO skin is used. If you are using a different skin the process is the same, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin.


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.
:'''{{big|[[Custom_home_items/Aeon Nox Silvo|How To: Create Custome Home Items]]}}'''




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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Introduction

A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.

It is possible to create Main Menu items in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons 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.

This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.

The following sections list the requirements to achieve your goal.

This modification does not work on the default Estuary skin

Any errors or ommissions on this page, report on the forum here


Skins

The first requirement for custom home items is using a skin that supports such customization. Most third party skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their Mod versions from the Kodi Forum, have some form of 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.

If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:


Separating Media

The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of distinguishing and separating 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

A step by step How To: guide has been created to walk you through the process.

For the purpose of this guide, Kodi v17.6 with the Aeon Nox 5: SiLVO skin is used. If you are using a different skin the process is the same, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin.

How To: Create Custome Home Items



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