Whether you have installed Kodi or have been using Kodi for ages, there are more than enough movies and TV shows available through Kodi, and many of them are completely free and legal.
Install any of these 25 add-ons Kodi in his streaming media center kodi, to open up many new viewing possibilities.
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Crackle: free movies and series from Sony Pictures
Crackle Kodi Extra Movie Choice.
Crackle is a free streaming service owned by Sony. They offer a selection of feature films and TV shows without the need for a subscription or registration.
You can install the Crackle add-on from the official Kodi repository and start browsing right away. The selection is more limited than you might get with something like Netflix, but it’s definitely a worthwhile free option.
What we like
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Is free
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Real Hollywood movies
What we don’t like
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Limited choice
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Adult Swim: animated comedy and anime from Cartoon Network
Swim Kodi adult page.
Float Cartoon Network for adults is wildly popular and has been around for a while. It features some of the best animated comedies currently on the air as well as new and classic anime.
The Adult Swim Kodi add-on gives you access to a free streaming library available on the channel’s website. You can find the add-on directly in the official Kodi repository and start browsing right away.
What we like
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Large show library
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Streaming content too
What we don’t like
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Sometimes there are mistakes
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YouTube: the world’s largest video site
YouTube Kodi Add-on Popular videos.
YouTube should have been on this list; After all, this is YouTube. The Kodi YouTube add-on makes all content from the world’s largest video site available directly through Kodi. It offers options to automatically log into your account or browse as a guest. Whichever option you choose, you have full access to everything on YouTube. The YouTube add-on is available through the official Kodi repository.
What we like
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Nearly endless videos
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Lots of options
What we don’t like
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Menus are not the easiest to navigate
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Twitch: live streaming of games and eSports
Twitch Kodi Additional selection of games.
If you play video games you know Twitch . It’s an absolute powerhouse on live TV and that’s not likely to change any time soon. The Twitch add-on allows you to log into your account or stream as a guest for free.
You will have full access to streaming content and pre-recorded videos from your favorite streamers and games. The add-on is actively maintained and has great ways to sort and search for the streams you’re looking for.
What we like
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Feels like a native app
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Easy to navigate
What we don’t like
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Searching for recorded video could be easier
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Live streaming: sports, concerts and more
Livestream Kodi Addon Categories.
Livestream is another free streaming service, but it’s not limited to one particular genre of content. You can find anything from sporting events to live concerts. The add-on gives you access to almost all of this content, as well as ways to sort and find what you want to watch.
What we like
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Real live content
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Range of options to view
What we don’t like
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The choice can be limited at times
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BBC iPlayer: British TV straight from the source
iPlayer Kodi Additional menu.
This only works if you are in the UK or using vpn, which can connect to the UK server. If you have any of these, iPlayer gives you free access to a lot of free TV; iPlayer also offers some great sorting options to help you find shows to watch. It’s available straight from the Kodi repository, so if you’re a fan of British TV, this is a great addition for you.
What we like
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Tons of real TV shows
What we don’t like
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You must be in the UK
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Plex: Local Media Management
Plex Kodi login screen.
Plex is sort of a competitor to Kodi, but there is an add-on that allows you to bring all the features of Plex to your Kodi device, most of which are free. Plex is mainly for playing and organizing your own media collection like Kodi, but offers a server installation that you can use to keep your media in one place.
What we like
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Excellent integration
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Opens up more options for video streaming
What we don’t like
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Some setup required
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WNBC Programs: Network Television from NBC
NBC Kodi TV Show Selection.
The WNBC add-on allows you to view a large back catalog of NBC TV shows on demand. The shows mostly come from their current lineup and offer more options than most cable providers do with their on-demand services.
The WNBC Programs add-on is freely available in the official Kodi repository and does not require a login or account.
What we like
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Real network TV
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Decent library
What we don’t like
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Episodes may be episodic or out of order
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WABC Programs: ABC Network Television
Choosing ABC Kodi for TV Shows.
The WABC Programs module is very similar to the WNBC module. WABC programs allow you to view various current network programs for free, and the selection is similar to an on-demand service.
The WABC addon comes from the Kodi repository and does not require an account.
What we like
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Real network TV
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Pretty big library
What we don’t like
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Not ideal for binge watching
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USTV Now: US TV Live from Multiple Networks
USTV Now Kodi Addition Menu.
USTV Now is a streaming service that allows you to stream live and record TV from major networks online with a paid subscription starting at $29 per month, although there are also a few free channels. Either way, you can sign up for an account, download the add-on from the official Kodi repository, and start watching live streaming through Kodi.
The service doesn’t offer as many channels as Sling or PS Vue, but it’s a good free or low-cost option from within Kodi.
What we like
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Actual live broadcast
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Well organized addition
What we don’t like
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Ad prices can be confusing
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Chrome Launcher: Launch any streaming service with Google Chrome
Default Chrome Launcher Kodi Launcher.
It’s really not a video-specific add-on, but it’s extremely useful for accessing streaming services. Chrome Launcher is a simple script, which launches Google Chrome in kiosk mode in Kodi, and you can program the add-on to automatically open for a specific site. It also allows you to make multiple shortcuts to launch your favorite streaming services instantly.
Chrome Launcher is available for free from SuperRepo. For some services, you may want Chrome to look like it’s a different version or a browser with this plugin. Once everything is set up, everything becomes simple for regular use.
What we like
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It can do almost anything
What we don’t like
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Installation can be tricky
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Cheddar: online financial news online
Cheddar Cody menu.
Cheddar is a free financial news network available for live streaming on the internet. The Cheddar plugin is available straight from the default Kodi repository and gives you access to pre-recorded Cheddar video content as well as streaming news.
What we like
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Excellent quality stream
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Easy to navigate
What we don’t like
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Limited content
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Food Network: episodes of the main shows of the network
Food Network Kodi Addon Show Choice.
Lots of original Food Network content is available online for free, and the Food Network add-on allows you to access this content right from your Kodi media center.
The Food Network add-on comes with a menu system to view different shows and play them. You can start watching your favorite cooking shows by installing the add-on from the official Kodi repository.
What we like
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Many episodes
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Easy to navigate
What we don’t like
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Content is limited
fourteen
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Funimationnow: All the Anime You’ll Ever Need
Funimation Kodi add-on login screen.
If you like anime, this add-on is for you. The FunimationNOW add-on allows you to access Funimation’s paid streaming service via Kodi. For $5.99/month you get access to more anime than you could ever watch. When you download the add-on from the Kodi repository and install it, you can open it and enter directly into the service interface.
FunimationNOW offers a huge selection of old and classic anime shows. The add-on is optimized and well designed.
What we like
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Massive show library
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Great design
What we don’t like
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No free content
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HGTV: HGTV Hits Episodes
HGTV Kodi Add-on Popular Shows.
There are a lot of great home improvements on HGTV, and many of them are available for free online. With the HGTV addon from the Kodi repository, you can watch them all directly through Kodi.
The number of crazy shows is small, but enough to make it comparable enough to an on-demand cable TV service.
What we like
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Lots of shows
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Good selection of episodes
What we don’t like
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Somewhat disorganized
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Limited content
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MLB.TV: Live and Recorded Baseball
Choice of MLB Kodi game.
If you already have subscription MLB .TV for $24.99 per month, you can install the add-on from the official Kodi repository and enjoy live and recorded games across the league. There are more games available than you’ll ever need, and this add-on does a great job of sorting them out and making it easier to find them.
What we like :
- Tons of live games
- Complete library of past games
What we don’t like :
- Blackout restrictions for local games
