Kodi

Video Players & Editors • Kodi Foundation • ⭐ 3.60 • 10M+

Open-source media center for TV boxes and home theater setups.

Version 21.2 79.5 MB Everyone

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported

Fire TV
Supported

Remote Friendly
Yes

Sideload Required
No

Strong playback support for TV devices.

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Permissions Explained 11 permissions requested View details

This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage External Storage android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Tv Permission Write Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Tv Permission Read Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Kodi

Kodi® media center is an award-winning free and open source cross-platform software media player and entertainment hub for digital media for HTPCs (Home theater PCs). It uses a 10-foot user interface designed to be a media player for the living-room, using a remote control as the primary input device. Its graphical user interface (GUI) allows the user to easily browse and view videos, photos, podcasts, and music from a harddrive, optical disc, local network, and the internet using only a few buttons. IMPORTANT: The official Kodi version does not contain any content what so ever. This means that you should provide your own content from a local or remote storage location, DVD, Blu-Ray or any other media carrier that you own. Additionally Kodi allows you to install third-party plugins that may provide access to content that is freely available on the official content provider website. Any other means of watching illegal content which would otherwise be paid for is not endorsed or approved by Team Kodi. Estuary is the new standard skin and is designed to be fast and user friendly. With the skin Estouchy, Kodi has now been enhanced to better work with larger 5" or up phones and tablets. Kodi is not designed or recommended for use with smaller phones. Disclaimer: - Kodi does not supply or include any media or content. - Users must provide their own content or install one of the third party plug-ins - Kodi has no affiliation with any third-part plug-in or add-on provider what so ever. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission of the copyright holder. - In order to upgrade from a previous version you must have installed an official released version by Team Kodi. Any other version may cause failure to upgrade. License and development: Kodi® is a trademark of the XBMC Foundation. For further details you can visit http://kodi.wiki/view/Official:Trademark_Policy Kodi® is fully Open-Source and released under the GPLv2.0+ license. It includes many third-party libraries which use compatible licenses. Due to the inclusion of some GPLv3.0 libraries the entire application becomes GPLv3.0 as binary. Should you wish to help on future development you can do so by visiting our forum for further questions.

What Kodi Is Used For

Kodi appears to be a media center app for TVs, TV boxes, and home theater setups. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to browse and play a user’s own videos, music, photos, and podcasts from local storage, network locations, discs, or internet sources. Its 10-foot interface suggests it is designed for couch use with a remote rather than for small-phone touch navigation.

The app may also be used as a central hub for organizing home entertainment on larger screens, including Android TV-style devices. The listed storage, network, audio, Bluetooth, and boot permissions fit media playback, external file access, device control, and startup behavior that are typical for a media player. The metadata also mentions optional third-party plugins, but Kodi itself does not include content, so it is mainly a player and organizer rather than a content provider.

Common uses

Play local video, music, photo, and podcast files
Browse media from external drives, network shares, or discs you own
Use a TV box, home theater PC, or other living-room device with a remote
Organize a personal media library on a larger screen
Connect to internet-based media sources through supported plugins
Adjust playback-related audio and device settings
Manage media access with storage and network permissions

Best for:

TV boxes home theater setups remote control use large screens media library playback

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App Details

Package:
org.xbmc.kodi

Category:
Video Players & Editors

Developer:
Kodi Foundation

Version:
21.2

Updated:
Feb 5, 2025

Min Android:
5.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: org.xbmc.kodi
Age rating: Everyone

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