How to Chromecast Kodi content from your Android device or computer to your TV. To do this, you need to install the Google Home app on your Android device or use the Google Chrome browser on your computer. Here are the general steps to Chromecast Kodi content. The easiest step to stream Kodi on TV with the help of Google Chromecast.
How to Install Kodi on Chromecast?
- In fact, you cannot install Kodi on Chromecast. By using Chromecast, you can play Kodi from your smartphone, tablet or desktop.
- There are two different methods to Chromecast Kodi contents on TV. And they are
- Chromecast Kodi using Android device & Windows PC/Laptop
How to Chromecast Kodi using an Android device?
- Simply, attach your Android device and Chromecast to the similar Wi-Fi network.
- Start downloading and install Kodi app on your Android device. For having android devices, Kodi is officially accessible on Google Play Store.
- Access to the Kodi app and set-up the addons to stream the contents.
- Minimize the app and go to device Settings.
- Look and find the cast menu.
- On several devices, the cast option will be shown under the Bluetooth & device connection.
- Choose Cast.
- If both the devices are attached to the same Wi-Fi network, the Chromecast device name will be displayed on the screen.
- Choose the Chromecast device, your device will be displayed on the Chromecast connected TV screen.
- Go to Start Now.
- Once your device screen is appeared on the TV, access to the Kodi app and uses the contents.
- The content that you streamed on the TV will be shown on the TV.
How to Chromecast Kodi using a Windows PC/Laptop?
- Just connect your Windows and Chromecast to the same WiFi network.
- Simply go to download the option and install Chrome browser on your Windows device.
- Do right-click everywhere on the Chrome screen and go to the Cast menu.
- The device will look for the wireless devices appeared on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Your Chromecast device name will show on the screen.
- Go to the source tab and choose Cast desktop.
- You will be asked to agree for sharing the full screen. Choose the screen and tap on the Share menu.
- Your Windows device screen will come out on the TV. Now, open the Kodi app and stream the content to cast.
- Specified content will appear on the bigger screen of the TV.
Alternative Method
- In Android device download the following data.
- ES File Explorer app
- Access to ES File Explorer and choose Settings > Display Settings.
- Just ensure that the box next to “Show hidden files” is chosen.
- Come back to the home screen and browse to the place where you downloaded the XML file.
- Do copy that file and paste it on
- Android > Data > org.xbmc.kodi > files > .Kodi > userdata > paste the XML file.
- Now, visit the Kodi app and browse to the media to play.
- Then Kodi will open the localcast app on your screen.
- Choose your Chromecast device and your media will be cast on the TV.
Our Opinion
Users should keep in mind the above points to Chromecast Media Player on Kodi.
