If you have a keen interest in watching content on Kodi, then you can install it easily on chromecast com setup with the help of Android smartphone. After downloading Kodi on Chromecast, you can easily surf content on the big screen. Basically, there are two methods to install Kodi on Chromecast. We are going to discuss both methods with you in this post. Both methods are effective and efficient from the streaming point of view.
· Simple and faster method to install Kodi on Chromecast: For this, you need to download some apps in your android smartphone.
Kodi.
ES file explorer.
Localcast.
1. After downloading the above-mentioned app, you need to download.XML file from the player factory core.
2. Go to download folder and open the file. Copy paste the same code from Player factory core to Android Data org.xbmc.kodi. Go to user data folder.
3. After pasting the content into the desired folder, Launch Kodi app and start playing any video. If more than one casting app is installed on your Android, then it will ask you to select ‘Local cast’. If there is no cast other than Local cast, then it will automatically start playing content from Kodi video section.
4. If prompted to select the device, then click Chromecast and click on ‘Play’.
· The slow but efficient way of installing Kodi on Chromecast
If you find difficult to implement method one on your device, then another option available for you is going to be discussed now. This method involves installation of Kodi through screen mirroring feature on your android phone or tablet. The steps to implement the same are discussed here as under.
Note: No doubt, this method is easier and shorter than the former one but will consume the battery faster. However, the outcome is same from both the methods.
Don’t forget to use VPN with Kodi
Kodi app is available for free to download from a number of app stores available on different OS. You can start using it on your tablet or smartphone. There is a number of add-ons available for Kodi which lets you download and watch movies from some location. There are some add-ons which are location or region based. It requires your region confirmation. Take for example of BBC iplayer. It plays content only in the UK, not in another region.
The virtual private network is a type of software which is used to change your location and hide the current location for some time. You can use VPN service to access content from outside your location. If you want to watch a player from the US, then you can use the VPN service.