Quick Guide
- Kodi is unavailable on the Apple TV App Store.
- Install Kodi on Apple HD and Apple 4K (all Gen) using Xcode or Cydia Impactor on a Mac PC.
- Install Kodi on Apple 2 by entering commands in the Mac terminal.
- Apple TV 1 users, install Kodi using a USB drive and by installing OSMC app on Apple TV.
- Unfortunately, Kodi cannot be installed on Apple TV 3. However, you can screen mirror the app from a smartphone or PC.
Kodi is arguably the world’s most versatile media streaming player. From the thriving repository of free add-ons to the interchangeable app skins and highly interactive menus, users can customize the Kodi app to best suit their needs. Unfortunately, the Kodi app is unavailable on the Apple TV App Store.
However, you can set up and install Kodi using Mac PC and with few apps. Unlike other operating systems, Kodi is more complicated to set up on the Apple TV. However, in this article, we will learn the step-by-step installation guide of the Kodi app on Apple TV models.
How to Install Kodi on Apple TV HD Using XCode
1. Using a USB cable, connect the Apple TV device to your Mac.
2. Download Xcode from its official website.
3. Click on tvOS and then on Application using the left-placed sidebar.
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4. Click the Single View Application option and hit Next.
5. Name the app, Kodi, and provide a unique identifier.
6. If a warning appears on Xcode regarding the absence of a provisioning file, select Fix Issue.
7. Enter your Apple ID, either Standard or Developers.
Note: If you use Standard ID, you must re-install Kodi every seven days. However, you can use it for one year if you have a Developer’s ID.
8. Launch the iOS App Signer.
9. On the Input File field, scroll to the installation file of Kodi.
10. Enter Kodi on the App Display Name field and then click on Start.
11. Give some time for the iOS App Signer to unpack the installation data of Kodi and then save a new file.
12. Open Xcode and click the Window option on the menu bar on top.
13. Click on the Devices option.
14. Navigate to your Apple TV on the sidebar and click on the + button on the right side.
15. Look for the newly created Kodi file
16. Xcode will finish the process independently, which takes some time.
17. Once done, disconnect Apple TV from Mac.
18. Connect Apple TV to your TV and turn it on.
19. You can find that Kodi installed on your Apple HD TV.
Note: You can also get Kodi on Apple HD TV using Cydia Impactor. Download the app on a Mac PC from the official website. Also, download Kodi build for tvOS form the official website. Use a USB cable to connect the PC and Apple TV. On the Cydia menu, choose your Apple TV, hit the Start button, and create a new Apple ID. Once Cydia Impactor completes the installation process, disconnect the Mac PC and Apple TV. Then, power ON your Apple TV. You will find the Kodi app in the app section.
How to Install Kodi on Apple TV 4K (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Gen) Wirelessly
To get Kodi on Apple TV 4K, you shall use Xcode and install the Kodi IPA installation file mentioned in the previous steps. However, you are not required to use a USB cable to connect your Apple TV and Mac. Instead, you need to make a wireless connection.
1. Power ON Apple TV and navigate to the Settings menu.
2. Choose Remotes and Devices and then select Remote App and Devices.
3. Open Xcode on your Mac and go to Windows → Devices and simulators.
4. Select your Apple TV on the left pane and hit the + on the right
4. Choose the Kodi IPA file, which was installed, and click Open.
5. The Kodi will be automatically transferred to your Apple TV.
How to Get Kodi on Apple 3
Unfortunately, installing Kodi on Apple TV 3 is not possible. Third-party applications on Apple TV 3 are strictly restricted and cannot be installed. But you can make it in another way.
Install Kodi on your Mac and then mirror the app onto your Apple TV using the Airplay feature. Anything that you stream on your Mac with your Kodi app will be shown on your Apple TV.
How to Install Kodi on Apple 2
Installing Kodi on the Apple TV 2 is much simpler than installing it on 4. The only drawback is that you won’t be able to install the latest version of Kodi. Below are the steps to install Kodi 17.3 Krypton on your Apple TV 2
1. First, connect your Apple TV and Mac using a USB cable.
2. Enter the following command on your Mac Terminal: “[email protected]”
3. Then replace “YOUR.ATV2.IP.ADDRESS” with your Apple TV IP Address. (You could be asked to enter a password; the default is alpine)
4. Now enter each of these commands in the following order:
apt-get install wget
wget -0- http://apt.awkwardtv.org/awkwardtv.pub | apt-key add –
echo “deb http://apt.awkwardtv.org/ stable main” > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/awkwardtv.list
echo “deb http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/atv2 ./” > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xbmc.list
apt-get update
apt-get install org.xbmc.kodi-atv2
reboot
After your Apple TV reboots, the Kodi icon will appear on the Apple TV’s home screen. If you are unfamiliar with the programming, just ensure you are clear about the commands you type on the Terminal. After completing this, you can watch all your favorite top channels easily.
How to Get Kodi on Apple TV (1st Gen)
The first-generation Apple TV model comes with the built-in hard drive, makes it easier to save and store all your various files directly to the Apple TV. The installation process is very simple. You need to have the unused USB drive handy with a capacity of 1 GB or higher.
Disclaimer: The first generation of Apple TV models requires you to flash Kodi, and you will lose all the existing features you have saved. If you agree, follow the steps to set up Kodi on your Apple TV 1.
1. First, upgrade your Apple TV’s OS to version 3.0.2.
2. Next, download the OSMC installer on Apple TV (Open Source Media Center) from the official website.
3. Once the installation is completed, open OSMC. It is not an officially licensed app, and a warning message appears upon opening.
4. Then connect the USB device to your computer, select Apple TV from OSMC’s drop-down menu, and hit the forward arrow.
5. Now, select the most recent OSMC version which includes ‘USB‘ at the end and hit forward arrow. On the next screen, the OSMC will show you various download options, Just choose the SD card option and hit forward.
6. Then select your USB-DISK location from the list, check the box next to the user agreement, and begin downloading the OSMC on your USB drive. The whole process will take a few minutes.
7. Once the OSMC has been installed onto your USB, quit the installer, unplug your USB drive from your computer, and plug it into your Apple TV.
8. Now, boot your Apple TV, If the OSMC was downloaded correctly, which should automatically start installing.
9. Now, use the Kodi on your Apple TV1.
FAQ
No, Kodi is unavailable on the Apple TV App Store.
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