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Kodi, an open-source media player, has become increasingly popular among users on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC for streaming and viewing media content. What sets Kodi apart is its third-party add-ons developed by the Kodi community that offers additional functionality, including access to live TV and the latest TV shows. In this article, we provide a detailed guide on how to install and use Kodi on your Mac.
But first, let’s understand what Kodi is and how it works.
What is Kodi?
Kodi, formerly known as Xbox Media Center (XBMC), is an open-source media player available on various devices, including Apple TV, iOS, Android, and even the Amazon Fire HD stick. It allows users to play and stream a range of media, including music, videos, podcasts, and photos, from the internet or through network or local storage. Though the Mac OS enables you to stream media, Kodi’s level of customization is unmatched due to the community development of add-ons.
Add-ons are a large part of what makes Kodi popular, as they offer additional functionality. With the right add-ons, you can stream content from various sources, such as Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video, all in one place. Some add-ons go a step further and offer free streaming of the latest TV shows and box-office movies, although such installations are illegal, so we do not recommend using them.
Now that you know what Kodi is and what it can do, let’s show you how to install it on your Mac.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Install Kodi v17 Krypton on Mac
Don’t worry. Installing Kodi is a lot easier than you might have thought. Here’s how to do it:
- Download the latest version of Kodi for Mac from the official website.
- Open the Kodi disk image (if it doesn’t open automatically, it will download through Safari).
- Drag the Kodi icon to the Applications folder to install the software on your Mac.
- Open Kodi. Depending on your Gatekeeper settings, you may get a message that Kodi “cannot be opened because it is from an unknown developer.” Right-click (CMD + click) on the Kodi app and click Open, and this function will be skipped. Alternatively, you can visit the Security & Privacy section of System Preferences and select “Anywhere” where it says “Allow apps downloaded from:”.
- You’re done! Kodi should then open, and you’re free to use it however you want
That’s it! You are now ready to use Kodi for all your media streaming needs.
As an additional note, updating Kodi to its latest version is also easy, just download and install the software on top of the existing one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can Kodi be installed on Mac M1?
Yes, Kodi can be installed on Mac M1. You can download the latest version of Kodi from their official website and install the software on your Mac just like on any Intel-based Mac.
2. Is Kodi legal?
Kodi itself is legal to use, but accessing illegal content via add-ons is not legal. While Kodi has a legitimate use case, using add-ons to access copyrighted content without permission is illegal and may result in legal consequences.