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You might not be aware of all the features available in the how to Browse Web using Kodi to organize and display your media. By installing add-ons that expand Kodi’s functionality, you can use it for a variety of tasks that you might associate with a computer or tablet, in addition to watching videos and listening to music.
If you use Kodi on an Amazon Firestick or another small Android-based HTPC device connected to your TV, it is especially useful to know this. In this situation, using a web browser while using only your TV remote can be incredibly challenging.
How to Browse Web using Kodi
Browse Web with Web Viewer
- Launch Kodi, click Add-ons.
- Click the box icon from the upper left side.
- Click Install from repository.
- Locate and select Kodi Add-on repository.
- Click Program add-ons.
- Scroll down and click on Web Viewer.
- Click Install from the lower-right side.
- Click OK to install essential dependencies.
- Wait until you can see a message saying Web Viewer add-on installed.
Browse Web with Chrome Launcher
Chrome Launcher Kodi Add-on can be found in the largest repository for Kodi: SuperRepo. This time you will have to add this repository to Kodi in order to download the add-on because it is not a default repository.
- Click the “Settings” icon on your Kodi Homescreen.
- Select “File Manager”
- Click on “Add Source”
- On the Pop-up Menu, ****click on “None”
- Enter the path “http://srp.nu” & click “OK”
- Click on “Enter a name for this media source”
- Write “SUPERREPO” & click “Ok”
- Click “Ok” again in the “Add file source” window
- Head Back to the Main Screen and click “Add-ons”
- Click on the “Open Box” icon.
- Select “Install From Zip File”
- Look for “SUPERREPO” in the list.
- Select your “version of Kodi”
- Navigate to “Categories > Programs” and click on the .zip File.
- Select “Install From Repository” on the Add-ons menu.
- Locate and select the Super Repo Repository
- Click on “Chrome Launcher” to install it.
How Do I Access the Kodi Web Interface?
You’ll need to know the IP address of your Kodi device in order to access the web interface from another device connected to your network. Open Kodi and navigate to Settings to learn more about this. Next, click System Info and then select the Summary tab. A note containing the IP address will be visible. The address will resemble 192.168.1.4.
Once you have your Kodi device’s IP address, use Wi-Fi to connect a different device to the network, then enter the Kodi device’s IP address followed by the number 8080. For instance, you would type 192.168.1.4:8080 into your web browser’s address bar. The Kodi web interface will now appear, and your other device will be able to control Kodi.
FAQ
How do I run Chrome on Kodi?
To start, click on the settings icon in the main menu within Kodi. It’s the little gear towards the top. Then, click “System.” On the resulting menu locate and click “Add-ons.” Look for an option to toggle on “Unknown sources” and allow outside repositories to be installed. Next, back out to the main settings menu.
How do you access websites?
To start, click on the settings icon in the main menu within Kodi. It’s the little gear towards the top. Then, click “System.” On the resulting menu locate and click “Add-ons.” Look for an option to toggle on “Unknown sources” and allow outside repositories to be installed. Next, back out to the main settings menu.
What is Kodi Internet?
Kodi is a free and open source media player application developed by the Kodi Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. Kodi is available for multiple operating-systems and hardware platforms, featuring a 10-foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls.