KODI is POWER
KODI is the most powerful and customizable media player available. In this guide we are going to show you a few tips to setting up our customized Android fork of KODI. First since KODI is a media player it will need permission to access files on your device. So when you first open up the app you simply confirm and allow access.
The next window is the version log for the Chef Builds Wizard. This will give you a list of recent updates to the builds contained in the wizard. Simply dismiss this notification to continue.
Keep it clean.
One of the biggest reasons we have this wizard installed is so you can set it to clean the app cache, packages, and thumbnails automatically and every time the app starts. Simply leave these three items marked and any of the others you wish to keep like Trakt, Real Debrid, Login Data, Advanced Settings, Favorites, and even create and keep a addon whitelist and continue. We highly recommend checking all except the whitelist.
Build Menu
The build menu we will go over in another tutorial. For those using a Fire TV Stick we recommend never installing builds. If you have a Nvidia Shield or other powerful device you may want to unlock a more content loaded version of this player. But for now we are simply going to keep it basic and simple to keep navigating the app simple by clicking Ignore.
Now go down the menu on the left and select Add-ons.
Next select My add-ons.
Now select PVR clients.
Our KODI fork has PVR IPTV Simple Client already installed for you but if you are using a standard KODI fork you will want to install this add-on. Simply select this add-on.
Select Configure.
The best tool for editing channel lists and categories can be found at m3u4u.com. Check out our m3u4u tutorial to find out how easy you can edit your channel list to completely remove categories and even individual channels
Now you will need to enter your m3u link. Standard format for m3u will have the server address and port number followed by user login info. This works for all services. Use the following example and simply substitute the information with your providers.
Example:
http://providerserver.com:1234/get.php?username=yourusername&password=yourpassword&type=m3u&output=ts
Now you will need to enter your xmltv link for your EPG (TV Guide). Standard format for EPG will have the server address and port number followed by user login info. This works for all services. Use the following example and simply substitute the information with your providers.
Example:
http://providerserver.com:1234/xmltv.php?username=yourusername&password=yourpassword
Next it is VERY important to click on OK. If you back out from this menu none of your info will be saved.
Now make sure you activate the add-on.
You should now see a check mark to the left of the add-on. Your IPTV service is now ready to use on the app. you simply need to close the app and re-open it to load your service to the app.
Now from the main menu you can select TV and you will see to the right your recently played channels. At the top you can select your Channel List or TV Guide.
For most users this will satisfy your needs. You may use your app for streaming TV through IPTV providers such as ours but there are a few more options to add on with this app that make it the most powerful media source available. If you are interested please continue the guide. Many of our customers ask about local news. There are many FREE sources out there that do not require any subscription! Please feel free to use our KODI fork and the following add-ons to access these links.
Extras
Player Settings
For most users it may be helpful to remove HQ Scalers from the player. So let’s go to the settings menu in this player. From the main menu of this app click on the setting icon at the top.
Next click on Player.
Now change your settings menu from standard to expert by clicking on standard at the bottom left.
HQ scalers are set to 20 by default. These are not required for HD streams and often times are the cause of buffering. Simply lower this setting to 0 for best results.
My Add-Ons
News ON
Most of our customers ask about local news. Simply put yes it is available in most regions through the News ON add-on. Availability is not guaranteed but it is available to most regions COMPLETELY FREE using the News ON app. Activating this add-on inside KODI is your best option for staying up to date with local news. Simply select News ON from the My Add-On’s list and activate to start using.
Yahoo Weather
Next, let’s setup our weather. Select the settings icon from the main menu again.
Next select services.
Then select Weather.
Now select configure.
Finally activate the add-on
