How to Add Kodi to Roku

Kodi is a popular media player that allows users to bring all of their different forms of media into one app. It can be installed on most computers and mobile devices on the market, but there is no current method to install the Kodi app on Roku. However, with the option of screen mirroring it is still possible to use Kodi on Roku. This How.com.vn article will show you how to add Kodi to Roku from Windows 10, Android, and iPhone. There is no current reliable method to add Kodi to Roku from a Mac, and the iPhone method will require steps for advanced users.

Method 1

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Adding Kodi to Roku from Windows 10

Most current Rokus will support screen mirroring.^{[1]XResearch source}
This will likely be toward the bottom of you screen.
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Select Screen Mirroring and select Enable screen mirroring.
- Your mirroring settings could also be listed as Screen Mirroring Mode. If this is the case, select this option and either Prompt or Always allow depending on your preferences.
This should be at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
This should be on the left-hand side of the menu.
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Click on Devices and then Connected Devices.
- Your PC might also list this option as Bluetooth & other devices.
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Click on Add a device. This should be at the top of the window.
- Your PC might also list this option as Add Bluetooth or other devices.
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Select your Roku from the list of available devices. Your PC and Roku should now be connected.^{[2]XResearch source}
- If you can’t see your Roku, ensure that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Open Kodi. The icon looks like a blue diamond with a white K in the center.
- You can install Kodi for free by searching for Kodi on the Microsoft Store.
You have now added Kodi to your Roku from a Window 10 PC or tablet.
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Method 2

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Adding Kodi to Roku from Android

Most current Rokus will support screen mirroring.
This will likely be toward the bottom of you screen.
5
Select Screen Mirroring and select Enable screen mirroring.
- Your mirroring settings could also be listed as Screen Mirroring Mode. If this is the case, select this option and either Prompt or Always allow depending on your preferences.
You can find this on the home screen or in the app drawer.
The location and name of screen mirroring will vary based on your device. The quickest method of determining this would be to search Google for screen mirroring on your device.
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Enable the screen mirroring option on your Android.
- Common names for screen mirroring include: Smart View, Wireless Display, HTC Connect, Casting, Display Mirroring, and Smartshare. As with the above step, the name will vary based on which brand or type of Android you are using. The icon for mirroring may look like this
  cast icon.
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Tap on your listed Roku when it pops up on this screen. Your Android screen should now be mirrored on your TV screen through the Roku.
- If you don’t see the Roku's name, then double-check your settings to ensure screen mirroring is enabled on both your Android and Roku.
- You will need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to pair the devices.
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Open the Kodi app on your Android. The app icon looks like a blue diamond with a white K in the middle, and it will likely be on your home screen or in the app drawer.
- If you do not have the Kodi app, it can be downloaded for free by searching for Kodi in the search bar.
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Select an item you want to watch on your TV. You have now added Kodi to your Roku from your Android.
- When you are finished, you can either turn off the Roku or disable screen mirroring on your Android to stop mirroring your screen.
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Method 3

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Adding Kodi to Roku from iPhone

Most current Rokus will support screen mirroring.
This will likely be toward the bottom of you screen.
5
Select Screen Mirroring and select Enable screen mirroring.
- Your mirroring settings could also be listed as Screen Mirroring Mode. If this is the case, select this option and either Prompt or Always allow depending on your preferences.
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Open the Roku app on your iPhone. The app icon has Roku in purple letters on a white background and will likely be on your home screen.
- If you do not have the Roku app, it can be downloaded for free from the
  App Store by searching for Roku.
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Select your Roku listed on the screen. When you first open the Roku app, it will display the available devices on your network.^{[3]XResearch source}
- If you do not see your Roku listed, double-check that your iPhone and Roku are on the same Wi-Fi network.
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Open the Kodi app on your iPhone. The app icon looks like a blue diamond with a white K in the middle, and it will likely be on your home screen or in the app list.
- If you do not have the Kodi app, it can be downloaded for free, but it will not be displayed on the
  App Store. Installing the app will require the use of other apps and methods.
- Installing Kodi on an iPhone is recommended for advanced users only. Users are advised to follow these methods at their own risk as it can void your phone's warranty and potentially damage your phone if done incorrectly.
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Select a movie or item to watch on Kodi. You have now added Kodi to your Roku from an iPhone.
- If you are finished, either turn off the Roku or close the Roku app to disconnect the devices.
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Warnings

At this time, there are no reliable methods to add Kodi to Roku from a Mac as screen mirroring is not an option on Macs. Users are advised caution on following any guides that claim this method is possible as it will likely require questionable and experimental tactics.
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