How to install Kodi on Roku [2 Easy Methods]
Kodi is a media player that is open source and supports installing plug-ins that are third parties allowing you to stream movies and shows.
Kodi is a media player and distinct home theatre software that is available for a large number of smart TV platforms. It is also open source and supports installing third-party plug-ins allowing you to stream movies and shows. The third-party feature makes it violate the Roku terms and conditions and therefore it is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store.
You can install Kodi on Roku either through screen mirroring or casting. You will have to install the Kodi app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror or cast.
This article highlights the procedure to follow to enable anyone using Roku to get Kodi contents on their Roku TV. But first, let us get into more details about Roku and its features.
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What is Roku?
Roku is a regular streaming device that enables you to watch or play your favorite online shows and content directly on a big TV screen. It enables you stream in HD quality which makes your streaming experience much better.
It has a built-in app store that contains all the apps it supports.
Procedure on How to Install Kodi on Roku
Kodi is an open source and supports installing third-party plug-ins allowing you to stream movies and shows. The third-party feature makes it violate the Roku terms and conditions and therefore it is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store.
However, you can install Kodi on Roku either through screen mirroring or casting. You will have to install the Kodi app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror or cast.
We will highlight the steps on how to screen mirror or cast from the following devices:
- Your Android device
- Windows PC or Mac
Screen mirroring from Android Device
- Press home button on the Roku remote.
- Ensure your Android device and Roku are connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Go to the Settings panel on your Roku TV, then click on the System
Click on Settings then System option
- Select the Screen mirroring option under the System option you selected.
- Select Screen mirroring mode on the next screen that pops up.
Click on Screen mirroring mode
- Select an option to allow other devices to cast to Roku TV. You can choose any screen mirroring mode from the three options:
- Prompt
- Always allow
- Never allow
Choose any screen mirroring mode from the three options
- Go to Settings on your Android phone.
- Click on
Select Display
- Choose Wireless Display.
Select Wireless Display
- Select the Roku device name you want to connect with Kodi.
- You can enable Auto connect to connect with a specific Roku player when streaming with Kodi.
Enable Auto connect
- Once both devices are connected, open the Kodi app from your Android device and access your contents.
- Now your Roku device which is connected to the TV screen will mirror the contents on your Android device’s screen.
Screen mirroring from Windows PC or Mac
- Plug-in your Roku device in the HDMI port on the TV.
- Your Roku device and computer should be connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Select the Screen Mirroring option on your Roku device.
- Launch the Kodi app on your computer.
- Click the notification icon that appears on the bottom right of the corner.
- Click on the Connect option from this list that appears.
Select Connect from list
- It will search for the nearby available devices in order to connect.
- Click on your Roku device name from the search result in order to connect your PC with the Roku TV screen.
- Screen mirroring will start and the window screen with the Kodi app contents will appear on your Roku device which is connected to the TV screen.
A summary on how to Install Kodi on Roku
SCREEN MIRRORING FROM ANDROID DEVICE |
SCREEN MIRRORING FROM WINDOWS PC OR MAC |
1. Plug-in Roku to TV’s HDMI port.
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1. Plug-in Roku to TV’s HDMI port.
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2. Connect Roku and Android device with the same Wi-Fi. |
2. Connect Roku and Computer with the same Wi-Fi.
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3. On Roku device, select Settings then System option. |
3. Select the Screen Mirroring option on Roku device.
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4. Select Screen Mirroring option. |
4. Launch the Kodi app on PC.
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5. Select Screen Mirroring mode. |
5. Select notification icon on bottom right of the corner.
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6. Select an option from Screen Mirroring mode to allow other devices to cast:
· Prompt · Always allow · Never allow
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6. Click on Connect option from list that appears.
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7. Go to Settings on your Android phone.
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7. Search for the nearby devices will occur.
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8. Click on Display.
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8. Click on your Roku device name from the search result.
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9. Choose Wireless Display.
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9. Screen mirroring will begin and Kodi contents will appear on Roku connected to TV screen.
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10. Select the Roku device name
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11. Enable Auto connect to connect with a specific Roku player when streaming with Kodi.
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12. Open Kodi app to access your contents after connection.
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13. Roku device will now mirror contents on your device’s screen.
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Conclusion
By following the procedure and steps highlighted in this article you will be able to get Kodi on your Roku TV with the help of screen mirroring or casting.
You can now experience watching anything you want at the comfort of your big screen.
FAQs
How do I install Kodi on Roku?
Kodi is an open source and supports installing third-party plug-ins allowing you to stream movies and shows. The third-party feature makes it violate the Roku terms and conditions and therefore it is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store.
However, you can install Kodi on Roku either through screen mirroring or casting.
Can you Jailbreak Roku in order to install Kodi?
No. Roku’s operating system is highly secure so there are no possible ways to Jail break Roku.
