Kodi is a free and open-source media player that allows you to watch your favorite video and audio content with popular add-ons. As Kodi is available on Hisense Smart TV with Google Play Store, you can install and stream the available content on a bigger screen. Scroll further to learn the installation procedure in detail.
This blog will uncover the possible ways to add and stream the Kodi app on Hisense TV.
Important Update! The content available on the Kodi app will be geo-restricted, and you may need a VPN to unlock it. If that is the case, you need to rely on NordVPN or ExpressVPN, the best VPN for Hisense TV, to unblock the restrictions.
How to Install Kodi on Hisense Android & Google TV
The Kodi app is officially supported only on Hisense Android & Google TVs. Before downloading the Kodi app on your smart TV, make sure to connect the Hisense TV to a WiFi network.
- Upon turning on your Hisense TV, look for the Apps/Search option from the home screen.
- Open the Google Play Store if you have a Hisense Android TV.
- Now, you need to input the Kodi app name in the search field.
- Hover to select the right app and click Install.
- Wait for the app to get installed on Hisense TV.
- Finally, you can hit Open to use it on your TV.
How to Sideload Kodi on Hisense Fire TV
Even though Kodi isn’t officially available for other models except Android and Google, you can sideload the APK and on Hisense Fire TV. To do that,
- Bootup your Hisense Fire TV and navigate to the Appstore.
- Search for Downloader and install the app.
- After this, open the Firestick Settings and choose My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Downloader → Switch On.
- Then, launch the Downloader app on your Fire TV.
- Input Kodi’s APK (bit.ly/48fbM19) in the respective field and click Go.
- Further, click on Install to download Kodi on your Hisense Fire TV.
- Finally, click on Open and start accessing Kodi on a bigger screen.
How to Screen Mirror Kodi on Hisense TV
Unfortunately, the Kodi app is only available on devices with Google Play Store. However, if you own other models like Hisense Roku, VIDAA, or XClass/Xumo TV, the Play Store isn’t built-in. In such cases, you can use the screen mirroring feature to get Kodi. To do this,
- Initially, you need to enable screen mirroring on Hisense TVs.
- After that, you can install the Kodi app on your Android smartphone from the Play Store.
- Then, you can download the respective add-on on your Android smartphone.
- Further, play your desired video content and pull down the Notification Panel.
- Click on the Cast or Smart Share icon.
- Pick your Hisense Smart TV from the list and pair it up.
- Finally, the respective Kodi content will be mirrored on your Hisense Smart TV.
Unlock Kodi’s Potential by Installing Add-Ons on Hisense TV
Once you’ve installed the Kodi app on your Hisense TV, you can get the respective add-ons to watch your favorite content on a bigger screen. You can install the official add-on via the built-in Kodi repository. On the other hand, add-ons that are off the records are installed by adding third-party repositories.
Here, I’ve listed some of the best Kodi add-ons for your Hisense Smart TV to watch unlimited movies and TV shows.
- Scrubs V2
- Asgard
- Umbrella
- The Magic Dragon
- Fen
- The Coalition
- Homelander
- POV
- The Crew
- Seren
- Twilight
- Shadow
These are the possible ways to use Kodi on your Hisense TVs. After accessing this platform, you can stream your favorite movies and web series and even play games.
FAQ
No. If you own a Hisense VIDAA TV, you can’t install the Kodi app from both the VIDAA App Store and the VEWD App Store. So, the only way to access Kodi on VIDAA TV is to screen mirror the content from Android phones.
Yes. After downloading the Kodi app on your Mac, navigate to settings and enable the AirPlay Support option. After that, select your TV and display the Kodi content via AirPlay.
Yes. Hisense Fire TV users can sideload the Kodi APK file using the Downloader tool. After sideloading, you can install the Kodi app on your Fire TV.
