Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thought it was worth having a separate topic.Does anyone know the current best build (not version) to upgrade to.Heard TBE was good but that's gone offline in the last few days. How to Install Kodi You can install Kodi on loads of devices. Mobile, tablet, laptop, Firestick, firebox, Raspberry Pi etc Their download page is here - http://kodi.tv/download/ Easiest is to PC or phone/tablet as it's a straight install from their site or your app store For other devices like the Pi or firestick you'll need more detailed instruction. Here's the firestick install guide. http://www.htpcbeginner.com/install-kodi-on-amazon-fire-tv/ How to add content Once you're able to access Kodi you need to install add ons. Add ons are like channels so you can get ones that are full of sport or TV or movies or music or web cams or whatever. Their popularity rises and falls depending on how much the provider maintains them so you need to keep on top of which one you're using. The method to install an add on is the same every time 1. Add the source (just a web address and name) 2. Install from Zip 3. Install from repository/Enable add on Here's the detailed (simple) instruction for how to add robocop (includes Premier League Pass) https://seo-michael.co.uk/tutorial-how-to-install-operation-robocop-video-add-on-kodi/ Everyone has an opinion on which add ons to install. CT likes the beast, which links to ALL add-ons there are and gives you a heaving catalogue of anything you could imagine. I like Just Robocop and Genesis which provide sports/film and TV between them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Installed The Beast encore 2 which seems excellent so far. https://spartanpixel.net/video/honest-review-on-the-latest-release-of-encore-2-for-kodi/ Edited December 4, 2015 by Christmas Tree Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 402 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Going to have a crack at that tomorrow cheers CT. Edited December 4, 2015 by trooper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Going to have a crack at that tomorrow cheers CT. Works great and has been around a while apparently. However tonight the guy who makes it has been on Twitter saying he has an even better version coming out in a few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Going to have a crack at that tomorrow cheers CT. New version and instructions here under installation at the top. http://chrisbwizard.pcriot.com/Installation/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheGingerQuiff 1,581 Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Is the old one obsolete now like? I've just fucking managed to get that cunt working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Is the old one obsolete now like? I've just fucking managed to get that cunt working?He was basically saying last night that he wasn't going to be maintaining it anymore. Must admit this Beast TV took about 30 minutes to install on the fire stick and seems very fast and easy to use. Football on the TV is a quality picture (premier league pass). Like been able to flick through movies / tv series like book cover as well. Edited December 5, 2015 by Christmas Tree Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheGingerQuiff 1,581 Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Will the one I've got work today though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Will the one I've got work today though? Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 4,077 Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Will the one I've got work today though?Depends. Are we talking Kodi or Kamagra? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 327 Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 listening to that video i'm glad i can set this stuff up myself without having to use someones "build", sounds like a complete moron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 listening to that video i'm glad i can set this stuff up myself without having to use someones "build", sounds like a complete moron Aye he doesn't sound too clever Seems to be the Grand Master of this sort of thing though. In my younger days I would have had a go of getting into the nuts and bolts of doing it myself. These days my IT skills are extremely limited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 There is now an even newer version of The Beast for Kodi out. Works great and is small enough to go on a fire stick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 327 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Aye he doesn't sound too clever Seems to be the Grand Master of this sort of thing though. In my younger days I would have had a go of getting into the nuts and bolts of doing it myself. These days my IT skills are extremely limited. so are his, he's basically just installing a load of other peoples addons and skins into a kodi base install and making some menus to open them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 4,077 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Are the skins a pretty basic thing to do? Never really looked into it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 327 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 making on from scratch? it'd be fiddly, installing someone elses... couple of button presses system settings > apperance > skin > get more pick one i can recommend Amber, it's really fast and has a lot of the extra features without completely lagging the shite out of those wee android/raspbi setups (if you're on a RaspBI rev.b you can overclock it quite happily as well) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 4,077 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Cheers, ant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gemmill 2,609 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Has someone got a guide to install kodi on one of these fire sticks and can they tell me does it run better than a raspberry pi. I gave up on that in the end just cos it was so fucking slow and forever crashing. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 4,077 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Has someone got a guide to install kodi on one of these fire sticks and can they tell me does it run better than a raspberry pi. I gave up on that in the end just cos it was so fucking slow and forever crashing. Cheers. I can see your dilemma, think I might pass you onto Ant for this one, if that's alright? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 making on from scratch? it'd be fiddly, installing someone elses... couple of button presses system settings > apperance > skin > get more pick one i can recommend Amber, it's really fast and has a lot of the extra features without completely lagging the shite out of those wee android/raspbi setups (if you're on a RaspBI rev.b you can overclock it quite happily as well) Is Amber a "build" Ant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Has someone got a guide to install kodi on one of these fire sticks and can they tell me does it run better than a raspberry pi. I gave up on that in the end just cos it was so fucking slow and forever crashing. Cheers. Easiest way is to stick it in your HDMI on your telly and install it through Amazon. It's a piece of piss and takes less than 10 minutes. http://www.htpcbeginner.com/install-kodi-on-fire-tv-without-adb-fire-computer/ Once you've done that you can use the same method to install Fire Starter. This lets you launch Kodi / return to Amazon by double clicking the home button. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gemmill 2,609 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Cheers CT. The tables have turned here mind, getting tech advice from you. And do I just buy a normal one of these fire sticks off Amazon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 327 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Is Amber a "build" Ant. no it's a skin like i said "builds" are just kodi with a whole load of addons hoofed into them e.g install Kodi, pick a skin you like, install "genesis" for the movies (or whatever addon you prefer) same for sport etc so you have what you need, rather than a "build" which probably has a ton of shite you'll never use/look at and is just running for no reason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Cheers CT. The tables have turned here mind, getting tech advice from you. And do I just buy a normal one of these fire sticks off Amazon? That's all I'm using. There's also a bigger version called a fire TV which is a box rather than a little plug in. The Tekkies also go on about an mate quad which is around £50 and more powerful but I really don't know much more than the few comments I've read. I know Ant isn't keen on them but the Builds are also installed in a few minutes and have all the add ons done in a lovely easy to use interface. Ideal if you just want to be up and away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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