Kodi

Media centre for your own collection

Kodi is an open-source media player and entertainment hub for Android. It brings videos, music, photos and podcasts into one browsable library, with support for files held on the device, connected storage, optical media, local networks or supported online sources. It suits people who want one interface for a home media setup rather than separate players for each type of content.

Built for the living room

The interface is designed to be read from a distance and navigated with a remote, making Kodi a natural fit for a TV-connected Android device or home theatre system. On Android phones and tablets, the touch-friendly Estouchy skin is intended for larger screens. Smaller phones are not the main target, so the experience may feel less comfortable on compact devices.

Content comes from you

Kodi does not include films, shows, music or other media. You need to connect your own collection or another storage source. Optional third-party add-ons can link to material made available by official content providers, but Kodi is not affiliated with add-on creators and does not approve access to copyrighted content without permission.

What users think

Published by the Kodi Foundation, the app has recorded 50,000,000+ installs and a rating of 3.59 out of 5 from 339,126 reviews. Its broad format and source support appeal most to users who are comfortable organising their own libraries and configuring a media-centre setup. If you only need a simple player for a single video file, Kodi may offer more interface and setup than necessary.