The creators of the XBMC program may think that what was born just for the first-generation Xbox player will eventually become the best multimedia facility that users have today.
In fact, one of the achievements of Kodi is its compatibility with a variety of devices: from Apple to Windows, Linux and Raspberry Pi, and Smartphones and pills Android and Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Macintosh lovers of the world can enjoy Kodi on almost every Apple company product, as it is available on MacOS (Macs and MacBooks) and iOS (iPhone and iPad), and even Apple TV.
Another good win no doubt is the fact that Kodi offers to install more accessories.
The addons They are the things that make this program so great, because with it you can watch TV live, check all your files in the cloud or watch the next episodes of your favorite series. Here is a list of the 25 best addons.
How to install Kodi on your Mac
1. Visit Kodi's official website and open the free opening page by clicking the blue & # 39;DownloadIn the top right corner of the screen. In this case it is a version of v17.6 Krypton.
2. Scroll through the page until you find a list of all operating systems where Kodi is available. Find the icon for macOS and then click on it.
3. After that a new window will appear. Press the & # 39;Installer (64bit)& # 39; To start downloading the disk image to be included in the installation file.
4. When the download is complete, click on the file for an extension .netg poured When it opens, a Kodi icon will appear. You have to select it and drag it to the icon Applications
5. Once the file is done copying, you can start using the program by clicking on the new Kodi icon you will find Launchpad for your Mac.
6. It's very likely that the first time you try to open a program, an alert message will appear that Kodi "cannot be opened because it is from an unknown developer." Click the & # 39;Agree& # 39 ;.
7. Given this, you can right-click the app in the & # 39;Applications& # 39; And click on the & # 39;Open& # 39; From the drop down menu. When asked if you want to open it, just hit the easy oneOpen& # 39; And so the app will open without any problems you always want to use.
8. Alternatively, go to section & # 39;Security and Privacy& # 39; From the & # 39; panelSystem Preferences& # 39 ;. In the General Details section, click & # 39;Open evenly& # 39; -This button is available within one hour- to open the app.
9. Wait for the program to open and start enjoying your new multimedia entertainment center!
Do you want to know how to update it software? Don't worry, you can check out our article on how to update Kodi on Mac (or other applications).
How to change the Kodi language
Finding a Kodi interface (in this tutorial, v17.6 Kryp ton) is easy, but if English is not your thing, you may choose to change the default language.
Follow the steps below and for a few minutes you can enjoy Kodi in Spanish.
1. Go to the & # 39;The system& # 39; -O & # 39;The system& # 39; In English – by clicking on the gear icon you will find at the top of the left menu of the homepage.
2. Next, find the section & # 39;Communication settings& # 39; Also click on it to open communication settings.
3. To turn on language options, first click on the & # 39;Regional& # 39; On the left menu and & # 39;Language& # 39 ;. You will see that near & # 39; Language & # 39; The language used by Kodi now: English.
4. A window will open with a list of languages in which Kodi is available. Slide the navigation line down until you find the opción optionSpanish& # 39 ;. You can also choose to set up the program in Argentina or Spanish Spanish.
5. Finally, click on the language of your choice and your Kodi will be ready in Spanish. In the & # 39;Regional& # 39; You can also change other parameters such as date format or speed units.
How to use Kodi on your Mac
While the good chances of Kodi don't control the explosion until you enter several addons which will make your life easier, it is not a trivial fact that the system is already incorporating other useful functions equally.
First of all, we consider it a good idea to explore how to keep all your videos, audios and photos in one multimedia center. This tutorial is based on Kodi version v17.6 Krypton.
1. Locate the menu on the left and click on the & # 39;Pictures& # 39;, & # 39;Music& # 39; Or & # 39;VideosDepending on the type of file you want to import.
2. To add music and videos, click the & # 39;Archives& # 39; And of courseEnter& # 39 ;. In the case of photos, the & # 39;Add photosIt will be directly visible to you.
3. A new window will be opened where you can add a new source. Click & # 39;Search& # 39; Finding a folder in your drive. Once you find it, click on it and hit & # 39;All right& # 39 ;.
4. Select the name of the folder to import & # 39;All right& # 39 ;.
5. In the case of video files, you must also dump itAll right& # 39; When a new window appears to set content.
6. Finally, open the folder you just imported and click on the video, audio or image you want to enjoy.
As we advertised throughout the article, there is a kind of extensions, so-called addons or computers, that will give you your endless possibilities for Kodi. Next we will learn how to install them.
1. Click the & # 39;Add-ons& # 39; From the left menu on the homepage. Once inside, you will see all the listings addons you have already added it to your Kodi, if you have already downloaded it.
2. Click the open box icon you will find in the upper left corner, followed by & # 39;Installation Input& # 39; And & # 39;Extra& # 39; To access the list of addons available at the official Kodi site.
3. I browse through the various folders listed to find addon You want to install. In our case, we want to install SoundCloud, which we can find in the folder & # 39;Additions to music& # 39 ;.
4. When available, click on it. When & # 39; s an option appearsEnterOn the bottom right, click on it and you'll have yours addon
5. Go back to the & # 39; panelAdd-ons& # 39; We've reached Step 1 and you can confirm that you can now access the newly added add-on.
Remember that here we have only explained how to install it addons from the official site of Kodi. There are some that have .zip files, such as a known podcast, that require more details (which also differ from one addon another).
In addition, additions with unknown Kodi origins often lead users to illegal access, since most of them allow you, for example, access to free movie and series access where rights are not available.
And don't forget that when you connect your Mac or MacBook to the TV you can enjoy all the benefits of Kodi with a larger screen and higher definition.
If you want to use Kodi on your PC, don't miss our tutorial at PCWorld.es.
