Remote-access Guide

how to remote access kodi

by Trent Koelpin Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Use a browser to control Kodi

  • Go to Settings.
  • Click on Service settings.
  • Select Control.
  • Click on Allow remote control via HTTP.

And here's how to do that:
  1. Open up Kodi.
  2. Go to Settings (click on the cog icon)
  3. Go to Services, then to Control.
  4. Find the Allow remote control via HTTP toggle and set it to On.
  5. Optionally, you may set a username and password here.
  6. Make sure Port is set to 8080 and Web interface is set to Kodi web interface - Chorus2.
Apr 29, 2019

Full Answer

How do I set up remote control on Kodi?

Select Control. Click on Allow remote control via HTTP. Note the username and port, though the default values should be "kodi" and "8080" unless you already changed them in the past. Next, you need to find the IP address of your Kodi system. Here an easy way to do that:

How do I connect to Kodi via HTTP?

It's not necessarily for everyday use, but if you need to access your Kodi system in this way, here's how to get it all set up. Go to Settings. Click on Service settings. Select Control. Click on Allow remote control via HTTP.

How do I control Kodi from a browser?

Use a browser to control Kodi 1 Go to Settings. 2 Click on Service settings. 3 Select Control. 4 Click on Allow remote control via HTTP.

What is the Kodi web interface and how does it work?

The Kodi web interface allows you to control and access your Kodi installation and files from any device on your network. If you use Kodi on a regular basis, there may be times when you need to control a copy of it on one device using a different device on your home network.

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What is Kodi used for?

Kodi is primarily designed for the home theatre using the 10-foot user interface principles controlled with a remote control. Alternatively a (wireless) keyboard can be used.

What is MCE remote?

MCE Remotes - Infrared remote controls made for computers that follow the MCE standard. These remotes should work with Kodi out-of-the-box on Windows and Linux.

Does Kodi work with remote control?

Note: If your remote control does not work with your hardware, it will not work with Kodi. Follow the manufacturers instructions to set up your remote control with your hardware first. The following pages contain general information and may not help you outside of Kodi.

How to access Kodi library remotely?

To access your Kodi library remotely from your Android phone, tablet or box, simply use BubbleUPnP Server

What is Kodi available for?

Kodi is available for multiple operating-systems and hardware platforms , featuring a 10-foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls. It allows users to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media and the internet. About Us.

Can Plex read Kodi?

As for Plex and Mediabrowser, Plex is super solid , super easy to use and can read the Kodi metadata. I personally use Plex for Movies and TV Shows remotely and BubbleUPnP for stuff not in my library since it can read the Kodi soures.xml

Can you download subtitles to a local folder?

Oh, just one thing, subtitles won't download to an ftp source, so if you want to use subtitle download, you need to tell kodi to download to a local folder. It will then look for subtitles in that local folder and next to the video file on the server.

Can you export Kodi to Plex?

If you want to have the exact same matches in Plex like you get with Kodi, Export your Kodi library to separate files and have Plex use the XBMC NFO Importer. Problem solved.

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