How to Easily Install Kodi on Your Smart TV?

In this article, we’ll start by exploring the reasons for installing Kodi on a Smart TV. Then, we’ll cover the methods to install Kodi on a Smart TV. As you may know, many TVs come with different operating systems and user interfaces that might not be compatible with Kodi. However, if your Smart TV doesn’t support Android, don’t worry. We’ll look into a few alternative options so you can enjoy watching IPTV channels on your Smart TV using Kodi.

Other Applications you can use to have IPTV in Smart TV

Kodi isn’t typically pre-installed on Smart TVs, but it’s a great option if you’re a fan of the app. Due to certain restrictions around Kodi and IPTV streaming, you’ll need to install some add-ons from third-party repositories to maximize your Kodi experience.

How to install IPTV on Kodi?

We suggest other applications like:

IPTV Smarters
Smart STB
SIPTV app
SS IPTV app

 

Is there an official Kodi app for Smart TVs?

The answer is no. However, many Smart TVs run on an Android-based operating system, which means you can install the Kodi Android app on these TVs. The installation might be a bit challenging, and some TVs might not have access to the Google Play Store. In such cases, your only option is to sideload Kodi onto your Smart TV using a flash drive or memory stick.

First, ensure your TV supports Android. We’ll start by discussing Smart TVs that have access to the Google Play Store, and then we’ll cover those that don’t.

Smart TVs with access to Google Play Store

This will make things very easy, and you can install Kodi on your Smart TV in just a few minutes.

1. Go to the Google Play Store app on your Smart TV.
2. Click on the search box, type “Kodi,” and press enter on your remote.
3. Find Kodi in the list, press download, and click on install. The installation will start, and since the download size is smaller than 90 MB, it shouldn’t take much time.
4. That’s it! Kodi should now be installed on your TV and available in the Apps section.

Smart TVs without access to Google Play Store

If your Smart TV doesn’t have access to the Google Play Store, you can still install Kodi on it, although the process is a bit more complicated. Below is a straightforward guide for sideloading Kodi onto Smart TVs without Google Play Store access.

1. Start by downloading the Android Kodi app from the following URL: https://kodi.tv/download.
2. You will be presented with different choices; select the one that best matches your TV’s hardware specifications. You can find more information in your TV manual or on the manufacturer’s website.
3. Save the .apk file to your local storage, then copy it to a flash drive or memory stick and connect it to your Smart TV via USB.

Installing the .APK file on the TV

First, ensure that you have enabled the option to install from “Unknown Sources” in your TV’s settings. Without this, the installation won’t proceed.

1. Use the “File Manager” on your TV to navigate to the location of your flash drive.
2. Click on the .APK file you downloaded.
3. After a few seconds, Kodi will be installed on your TV.
4. You can then start Kodi from the Apps list on your TV.

TVs without Android!

If your TV doesn’t support the Android operating system, you won’t be able to install Kodi directly on it. However, there are still two ways to enjoy the benefits of Kodi on your TV:

1. Using an Android-based Kodi box.
2. Running Kodi on a PC and casting the video to your TV.

TV setup box

This is the best and most popular method for enjoying the benefits of Kodi and IPTV streaming on your TV. There are many different options to choose from on the market, but we highly recommend an Android-based setup box or Apple TV, which is based on iOS.

Casting Kodi from other devices

Another way to use Kodi on incompatible Smart TVs is through screencasting, which involves running Kodi on a computer or Android device and casting the output to your TV. Most Smart TVs have the feature to receive screencasts from an external device. There are two common apps for screencasting.

Managing screencasting on your TV is beyond the scope of this article, as the process varies from TV to TV, with each operating system having different screencasting methods. What is Plex?

You might need to do a Google search to find the exact method for your specific device and TV. However, the procedure is generally straightforward. Please note that some TV manufacturers refer to this feature as screen mirroring rather than screencasting.

Verdict

In this article, we have explained various methods for using Kodi and IPTV on Smart TVs. If you know of any other ways to enjoy this amazing app on Smart TVs that we haven’t mentioned, please feel free to share them with us in the comment section below.