Kodi for the Xbox One. Let us end the year 2017 with a blast including a nostalgic reference to the past. It has long been asked for by so many and now it finally happened. Kodi for Xbox One is available worldwide through Windows and Xbox Store and will only be released from Kodi v18 and onwards. Do note it's not finished yet and may contain missing features and bugs which will be mentioned later in this article. It was about 15 years ago that a group of like-minded developers released something that was called Xbox Media Player (full history can read be here). Back then the Xbox was one of the most affordable devices that was based on the x86 architecture with TV-out, had an optical drive and relatively easy “hackable”. From there on it developed into the Xbox Media Center which was the baseline of what would become XBMC. At some point other platforms were added besides the Xbox and the project became larger and larger. The hardware scene continued to evolve and became cheaper and the once famous Xbox became kind of obsolete as the other platforms were easier to install XBMC on. As of 27 May 2010, it was announced by the XBMC developers that they would cease development for the original Xbox. It was thought by the team that getting Kodi (XBMC) running on newer Xbox versions would be wishful thinking and we would never see that happen anymore. As time passed by developers and users were happy running XBMC on their Linux, Windows, OSX, Raspberry-Pi and Android devices as such no one really looked back. Although jokingly for nostalgic reasons we talked about how fun it would be to get it running on the Xbox again. In the year 2014 we finally closed the door and renamed from XBMC to what we are now, Kodi. It started. Suddenly (probably due to some strange cosmological alignment) Microsoft announced that it would start to align all devices towards a common Windows 10 platform. Our eyes started twitching and the team became anxious if that would mean the long-lived dream would become a reality again. Then we woke up again, shook our heads and convinced ourselves it was not going to happen as Kodi by that time was becoming too complex to port over. Even migrating the code over for regular Windows 10 devices to the so called Universal Windows Platform (UWP) was thought to be out of reach. Even the Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial) version for getting regular applications to the store was thought to be too difficult. On June 2016 we were proved wrong as we got contacted by developers who had succeeded with relative ease. With some minor adjustments we were able to get the 32-bit version of Kodi packaged and listed on Windows Store in September 2016. You can read more about that story here: Kodi goes Windows Store. With that milestone done we though that’s where the story ends. The long road ahead. Until that time Kodi was still a 32-bit application and work slowly went on porting all needed parts to be 64-bit compliant. Now the UWP story really begins. While 64-bit work was being done, the dream of getting it as true UWP application did not fade away. In fact, with the help and guidance of Microsoft some of our developers started to work in top secret on getting this a reality. Only a select few of the team was informed that this was going on (same happened for the Android port) as we definitely would not get any hopes up in case it would fail. In December 2016 (yes you read that right) the initial reconnaissance was done on what it would take to get it done and it seemed plausible. Initial work that needed to be done was to convert most if not all external code libraries Kodi relies on and get these changes accepted by the original maintaining developer group(s). Once that work was started the current Windows specific code was picked apart piece by piece and slowly converted to be with the UWP specs. A really tedious job as part of the code still include “hacks” based on the first Xbox. As the work of the code libraries was nearing its end we could finally announce that the first 64-bit Kodi builds were available for windows. You can read more about that here: 64-bit Kodi for Windows. Let there be life. Around July 2017 the first faint life signs became visible of starting Kodi as a UWP application on regular Windows 10. From there on work slowly progressed on getting all bits and pieces into place getting Kodi grown up and getting it ready for the Xbox. Somewhere around November 2017 the UWP code was merged into the master Kodi code base and final stages could begin. That also meant that the idea of Kodi running on the Xbox was full out in the open though somehow it remained under the radar. From there on we could easily create test builds that we could install on our Windows devices and continued to improve the UWP version to were we are today. How does it look? Well that’s the fun part about the Kodi environment. It actually looks all the same on any platform so the UWP version is no exception. Most bits and pieces, look and feel are there that you will find on any other platform. Sorry that we can not make it more exciting than that. It is what it is. Just another Kodi platform that looks exactly the same but only on a different device. So we will just redirect you to our about page here https://kodi.tv/about. What are the current limits? What you should really understand and keep remembering is that it is still in early stages of development and has very rough edges, might not be as stable as the regular version and may even be missing some functions. Due to the nature of how UWP works our hands are tied in some areas. Some parts are not even finished yet and our developers are still working on getting it up to the regular standard. As of this writing there’s limited access to only what’s part of your Video and Music folders. Network support is limited to only NFS:// shares. No access to the Blu-ray drive to start the disc or even an attached storage drive (this one is now solved). There might still be problems with certain general python modules that are used by add-ons and we are finding and reporting them to the developers as testing progresses. I’m sure there’s more that might not work as intended yet as there are so many features it just will take a while to go over them. We cannot promise to what extend we can get every feature working as it all depends on what is available to us developers. Final words. In short, we were aware from the beginning there would be limitations when the work started however that never kept us from realizing that dream of becoming once again available on the device that started it all. It almost feels like being reborn again. With this announcement and all the other work being done for the upcoming V18 release, the year 2018 is going to be amazing. We would certainly would like to thank the developers who helped and supported us through the entire process. First and foremost, afedchin who handled the UWP development from a certain point. Rechi and Paxxi for their assistance and support on getting the code libraries compiled and cleaned up as well their code reviews. Finally, the rest of Team Kodi and of course all you (forum) users who keep supporting us. Help and support. For help and support you can visit the dedicated forum section for Windows UWP. We have added some sticky threads with known issues and FAQ and will be updating those along the way. Apparel, donations or getting involved. Getting involved is quite easy. We encourage you to report problems with these builds on our forum first and after that, if asked, submit bugs on Trac (following this guide: How to submit a bug report). Do note that we need detailed information so we can investigate the issue. We also appreciate providing support in our Forums where you can. You can of course also follow or help promote Kodi on all available social networks. Read more on the get involved page. We are always happy to receive a donation by which you show your support and appreciation, and t-shirts and Raspberry Pi cases may still be found on the sidebar for purchase. All donations and other income goes towards the XBMC foundation and are typically used for travel to attend conferences, any necessary paperwork and legal fees, purchasing necessary hardware and licenses for developers and hopefully the yearly XBMC Foundation Developers Conference. Kodi Gear. Kodi (formerly XBMC) is a free and open source media player application developed by the XBMC/Kodi Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. 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. How to install Kodi on an Xbox One. Want to use Kodi on your Xbox One? This is how to set up XBMC on your Xbox One. The Xbox One is a more than just a games console. Microsoft has made the latest Xbox a fantastic hub for TV as well as games – but one way to expand the selection of content on offer is to use Kodi, a free, open-source media player app. Although there's currently no official Kodi app for the console, there is an easy workaround if you have an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Raspberry Pi 2 handy. First, you’ll need to install Kodi on either your Fire TV Stick or Raspberry Pi 2. The latter requires a bit of work to set up, so you’ll want to check out our full guide . If you decide to use an Amazon Fire TV Stick , you can follow our full guide or check out the basic steps below. Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player. Please note that many addons contain content that isn’t officially licensed and accessing such content could be illegal. In short, if the content is free, but looks too good to be true, then it probably is. How to download Kodi to an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Make sure “Apps from Unknown Sources” is turned on under Developer Options on the Fire TV Stick. Next, you’ll need a file management program. ES File Explorer is one of the best. As well as being a great way to manage local files, ES File Explorer also makes it possible to easily download third-party content. Navigate to the left of the program to “Add’ and you’ll be presented with a box to fill in. In the textbox marked “Path”, enter the following download address for Kodi: http://kodi.tv/download . Then add the link to your favourites. Clicking on the link once again will take you to the Kodi download page. After scrolling down to Android be sure to download the ARM version of the software. Once Kodi has been downloaded, click on the file and install it like any other Android app. Kodi is now installed on your Fire Stick, but you’ll need to go to Settings |Applications | Manage Installed Applications every time you want to use it. For an easier way to launch the open-source software, it’s worth downloading FireStarter , a launcher replacement for the Amazon dongle. How to use Kodi on an Xbox One. After you’ve got Kodi installed on an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Raspberry Pi 2, you’ll need to connect your device of choice to the HDMI input of your Xbox One as if you were connecting up a PC to the console. The TV option on the Xbox One should now bring up the Fire Stick TV or Raspberry Pi 2 interface. Navigate to the Kodi application to use it. To do this on an Amazon Fire TV Stick you’ll need to go to Settings | Applications | Manage Installed Applications, and then scroll to Kodi. Once you’re on the Kodi homescreen, use it as you normally would (we have a guide for that here ). If you choose to, you can even snap the Kodi video to the side of the screen while you play a game. Voilà. Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player. Looking for a VPN to use with Kodi? Check out Buffered, voted as Best VPN for the United Kingdom by BestVPN.com. Please note that many addons contain content that isn’t officially licensed and accessing such content could be illegal. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with all applicable laws in their country in regard to use. Dennis Publishing Ltd excludes all liability for such content. We do not condone and are not responsible for the infringement of any intellectual property or other third party rights and shall not be liable to any party as a result of any such content made available. In short, if the content is free, but looks too good to be true, then it probably is. Read more about: You are here: Home Services How to install Kodi on an Xbox One. Most Popular. Technology. Devices, software, wearables and more. Seemingly nothing can stop Samsung. iPhone users in the UK can now get an iPhone battery replacement for only £25. If previous years are anything to go by, the iOS 12 release date will be June 2018. The smart studs synchronise with nearby traffic lights, becoming visible when the lights go green and guiding drivers around junctions. How technology is changing your work. 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From the laws of physics to the threat of terrorism, Hyperloop has plenty of challenges to face if it wants to keep on track. Powered by HERE Technologies, the app has been designed to be used for real-time and on-demand travel. How do I download Kodi software onto the Xbox One gaming system? This topic contains 13 replies, has 1 voice, and was last updated by Nathan Kinkead 9 months, 1 week ago. I’m trying to download Kodi onto my Xbox One so I can stream movies on my game system. Can you explain to me please how to do it? On Feb 8, 2017, the Kodi team announced that they will be working on converting Kodi into a full UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app. So far, Kodi has only been released to the Windows Store using Microsoft’s Project Centennial, which is basically an automated converter of just about any Win32 app to make it compatible with the Windows Store. The Kodi team was so happy about reaching over a million new users on the Windows Store that they decided to take it one step further and convert to UWP which will be a lot more work, but it will make it available on Xbox One. No word yet about a specific timeline as to when it will be available, but I’m just excited that it’s actually going to happen! Basically, until the Kodi UWP app comes out, you can’t install Kodi onto the Xbox One itself. Instead, you must have Kodi installed on some kind of streaming box, stick, or home theater PC, and then plug that into the Xbox One HDMI In as if it was your cable box. Then, you can go to the OneGuide app or say “Xbox Watch TV” if you have the Kinect, and you’ll see Kodi. After you’ve done that, then you can make it even better by integrating IR commands from the Xbox One to your Kodi box so that you can control Kodi using the Xbox. Hi you can not install kodi on xbox one. You install kodi and use with Xbox one via any device such as an Amazon Fire stick. In recent News the Windows aps are showing a huge transfer to the Xbox One app section. We may find it soon enough, but we have to wait I guess to see if Kodi will be available as a download. Has anyone tried putting it on the Xbox through the IP address like how you do with the firestick? With the New Developers option (UWP) is it now possible that someone recodes Kodi to work with the Xbox One, like uploading it somewhere and is to stick it on a USB and then to use it as if we where the Dev testing it. If you have an android phone or tablet you can use local cast to send it to your xbox. This is the best solution I’ve found so far. Thanks, Peewee755. Yes, for those of you that are looking for the DLNA casting from Kodi on an Android device to watch on your Xbox, then follow this tutorial… Local cast/DLNA works great until you find a series that requires Metadata unsupported by the xbox. I really hope we can get kodi onto the Xbox without an HDMI device soon. This software was born on the xbox I wish the developers would find a way. @uturn0427 kodi is now coming to xbox one with the announcement late January or February (an actual native app) we will see it sooner or later this year hopefully. @mike as in January or February 2018. @Lo, he meant the announcement was in January or February. It was actually Feb 8, 2017 and I’ve updated my answer post towards the top with details about that announcement. © 2018 Kinkead Tech. I would love to keep sharing with you! Let me send you a weekly update with some of my latest tips and tutorials to keep you "in the know!"

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Joined: Apr 2014. Starting price $299. 4K Ultra HD video support (including 4K Ultra HD Bluray) and HDR capabilities. Beebox-S (INTEL KABY LAKE) 2D&3D WINDOWS | ZIDOO X8 HDR. LG 75UH8500 3D HDR Dolby Vision | Sony 43 Android TV HDR. XBOX ONE S UHD BLU-RAY | PS4 PRO 4K HDR GAMING. MARANTZ SR7011 DTS X | ATMOS 5.1.4 | Auro-3D 9.1. Joined: Dec 2011. 3D: Zidoo X9S | Intel D34010WYK w/Kodi MVC build. 4K: nVidia Shield TV (2nd gen) Joined: Apr 2012. Joined: Apr 2014. Did not see that, still watching the keynote. Beebox-S (INTEL KABY LAKE) 2D&3D WINDOWS | ZIDOO X8 HDR. LG 75UH8500 3D HDR Dolby Vision | Sony 43 Android TV HDR. XBOX ONE S UHD BLU-RAY | PS4 PRO 4K HDR GAMING. MARANTZ SR7011 DTS X | ATMOS 5.1.4 | Auro-3D 9.1. Joined: Dec 2011. 3D: Zidoo X9S | Intel D34010WYK w/Kodi MVC build. 4K: nVidia Shield TV (2nd gen) Joined: Apr 2014. Beebox-S (INTEL KABY LAKE) 2D&3D WINDOWS | ZIDOO X8 HDR. LG 75UH8500 3D HDR Dolby Vision | Sony 43 Android TV HDR. XBOX ONE S UHD BLU-RAY | PS4 PRO 4K HDR GAMING. MARANTZ SR7011 DTS X | ATMOS 5.1.4 | Auro-3D 9.1. Joined: Apr 2012. At the lowest level, VR uses an array of sensors to precisely track the movement of your head. The computer then perfectly maps your head’s real-world movement onto your view of a virtual world. If you turn your head to the left in the real world, the computer exactly mimics your movement in the rendered world . When executed perfectly, VR tricks your brain into thinking that what you see is real, on both a conscious and subconscious level. Joined: Oct 2008. Apples vs Oranges. Joined: Mar 2010. Joined: Sep 2013. Same time it's released for Win 98. Joined: Apr 2012. Joined: Nov 2014. Basically all this will be is this. and nothing more. No time for movies or games. Joined: Apr 2014. Beebox-S (INTEL KABY LAKE) 2D&3D WINDOWS | ZIDOO X8 HDR. LG 75UH8500 3D HDR Dolby Vision | Sony 43 Android TV HDR. XBOX ONE S UHD BLU-RAY | PS4 PRO 4K HDR GAMING. MARANTZ SR7011 DTS X | ATMOS 5.1.4 | Auro-3D 9.1. Joined: Apr 2016. I will buy one for my son 's birthday ( september 8th), and the current xbox one will go to the game room. Joined: Apr 2014. I will buy one for my son 's birthday ( September 8th), and the current Xbox one will go to the game room. Was going to Preorder but only the 2TB version is available on August 31. 500GB and 1TB will available on December 30. Beebox-S (INTEL KABY LAKE) 2D&3D WINDOWS | ZIDOO X8 HDR. LG 75UH8500 3D HDR Dolby Vision | Sony 43 Android TV HDR. XBOX ONE S UHD BLU-RAY | PS4 PRO 4K HDR GAMING. MARANTZ SR7011 DTS X | ATMOS 5.1.4 | Auro-3D 9.1. 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average. Theme by Mishar DESIGN, modded by Team Kodi. Copyright © 2017 XBMC Foundation. Quick Links. About Kodi. Kodi is a free and open source media player application developed by the XBMC Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. Cookies and analytics help us improve Kodi. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies and analytics. Learn More. How to use Kodi on Xbox One. There was a time when using Kodi on the Xbox One required a workaround; Installing it on a device like a Fire TV Stick and using the HDMI passthrough on the console. Thankfully, that's no longer necessary. Kodi is now officially available on the Xbox One thanks to the developers rebuilding the app in UWP for Windows 10-based devices. It's still an early alpha of version 18, Leia, so while it's here and usable, there are things which are buggy and some that just don't work at all. The first thing to do is to download it from the Store. If you have ever installed it on a Windows 10 PC from the Store, you'll find it in your ready to install section on your console. If not, either search for it in the Store on the Xbox One or hit the link below to install it from your PC. What you can do. Much of the core functionality of Kodi is available to play around with. There are currently known issues related to the development of the UWP version, though. For example, right now you can't connect Kodi to a USB drive that's attached to the console. You'll need to use a controller for navigation right now as well, it seems. I've tried using an Xbox One media remote and it doesn't behave at all. Hopefully, something else that'll be remedied when it comes to a final launch. Most of the add-ons available through the official Kodi repository work, though, albeit with varying degrees of success. You can also set it up to accept a live TV signal from something like a HDHomeRun. I've encountered problems using the built-in NextPVR front-end, though, so I wasn't able to hook up my DVR, but using the HDHomeRun PVR add-on successfully delivers live TV (but doesn't allow access to HDHomeRun DVR). The same can be said for audio add-ons, you'll generally have a good time installing and using them, but always remember this is a work-in-progress build of Kodi and it's likely to go wrong at some point. Speaking of Kodi add-ons. When you first setup Kodi it will be completely empty. You have to add sources of media, and there are a bunch of legal add-ons available right out of the box in the official Kodi repository. These include YouTube, Twitch, and OneDrive, as well as some services provided by cable TV networks, news channels, and the Smithsonian Museum. It's not limited to video, either, so you can also pull in music and photos to your Kodi setup. Bottom line. Right now you can install and use a proper version of Kodi on your Xbox One. And that's tremendous. But it's also an incredibly early look at the finished article with much that doesn't work properly, or at all. The best way to get involved is to jump in and play around with it, but equally, you won't want to rely on it as your main Kodi setup right now. The developers are working hard and the best place to check progress and feedback bugs is in the Kodi forums. As Kodi becomes more refined on the Xbox One we'll be sure to update this guide with everything you can do to get the most from it. Updated January 26, 2018: Guide rewritten now Kodi is available on Xbox One officially.

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There was an error posting your review. Please try again later. All user reviews. Pretty Good. I'm glad that kodi is finally on xbox1. I do wish they would have used a stable version and not a beta, but i havent found too many issues. NOTE: If you are installing a repo, understand that not all will work with Kodi 18. Some add ons may work better with older versions. Check out YouTube to see what the best repos. 128 out of 133 people found this helpful. It's ok remember tho it's an alpha! it's ok remember tho it's an alpha it's only going get better from here!! I made a club here on Xbox called Kodi Zone were Kodi users like us can come together and help each other on how use Kodi installing Wizards, builds, addon, so much more come check us out we will be glad have you but anyways kodi on xbox is ok for now no bugs yet try it out you have nothing to lose! 191 out of 206 people found this helpful. Be patient. People have to be patient and give it time before it becomes the Kodi we all know and love. This is going to be great! Just give the guys enough time get it right. I know true Kodi fans understand this already. I can't wait to put my build on here! 70 out of 73 people found this helpful. Get to know Kodi first before giving it a low rating. Kodi is a one of a kind app and if you don't know what it is for or what it's capable of doing then you should not give it a low Rating because you're having a bad day. This is a standalone player that doesn't absolutely NOTHING unless you configure it. And to configure it's a project you need to dedicate time to. Research about Add-ons and other Kool stuff Kodi is built for requires patience. With over 5+ Years of experience with the Kodi Media Player I can tell you right now that the crashes one is experiencing is due to the Add-on or the way Kodi is configured. It, the player itself just DOESN'T crash, period. Anybody with the same time experience as me would agree. Think of Kodi like an Android OS but empty. An empty Android OS does NOTHING. You need to install APPS, Right? Same thing with Kodi but instead of apps it uses Add-ons that provide you with entertainment depending on the Add-on. Know what you're rating before you actually rate it. Enjoy and use legal Add-ons. 198 out of 217 people found this helpful. Love Kodi but . The app isn't the same as the pure downloaded version. Some add-ons work in downloadable version but not in the Windows app. Might be how MS secures it? In either case, it's a fantastic product. I recommend just getting the download from the official site. Works better and upgrading is easy. The app auto-upgrades which is neat but maybe not the best if you use a bunch of add-ons that haven't kept pace with the base install of Kodi. 115 out of 126 people found this helpful. Great Kodi Universal app. Easy touch and click, great for tablet. Need more smooth!! 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Still have a question? Ask your own! EDIT: As of December 29th, 2017, Kodi is now available in the Xbox One store. You could stream media from Kodi to your Xbox via the UPnP server built in to Kodi, but installing it as a native Xbox One app is currently not possible. That said, Microsoft has been working to make it easier for smaller developers to bring games and other programs to the Xbox platform. Their new "Indy Developer" program is very interesting: Probably the biggest thing holding Kodi back from being developed for Xbox One is licensing. Companies like Dolby charge licensing fees for their codecs, and those fees aren't paid by developers of open source software projects. It would be interesting to find a way to charge a small fee for the app and get a portion of that fee to the owners of the codecs to help get Kodi out to as many folks as possible. There may also be an issue with the GPL license ( GNU General Public License ) that Kodi is released under being incompatible with Microsoft's NDA, but I don't know enough about that to comment further. As others have already pointed out…there is no Kodi/XBMC app or a Kodi fork available for Xbox One ….yet. However, you should know (and probably you already do) that the HDMI port on your XBOX one is built pass-through. Which means you can plug-in any mod-box such as an Android box or a Fire-TV/Stick, with Kodi installed in it and access the same through the ‘TV’ option on your console. This should bring up the Fire-TV interface on your console and you can access Kodi from there. Here is a video tutorial on it: For the setup mentioned above, you would have to use your Fire-TV/android TV remote to navigate through the interface. Now, if you want to use the Xbox one controller to navigate through the Kodi interface, here is a sweet guide for it. One other option is to run Kodi on an external media server/laptop/whatever you fancy and stream the output to your Xbox using UPnP (Universal Plug ’n Play Protocol). For this, however, you need to add your resources to the library on Kodi. This section has already been answered by Wesley Garrison , so I won’t dig deep in it but here are two helpful tutorials to back this masterplan ! Microsoft has finally agreed to allow Kodi to come home. As of when we are not sure, it was only announced 2 days ago. Alternatively I cast Kodi streams from my phone to my Xbox One using Allcast or Localcast. Kodi is coming to Windows 10 and Xbox One as a full UWP app. Announced at the Windows Developer Day Event (via Neowin) the non-profit XBMC Foundation announced that it is working working on a Universal Windows Platform version of Kodi, allowing it to return to Xbox. Kodi is currently available for Windows PCs as a Win32 program, and is available from the Windows 10 Store via the desktop app converter. There are some fairly complex methods of getting Kodi working on Xbox One already, but it won't beat a native app. Kodi hasn't announced a timeframe for when their UWP app will land on the store, nor have they said whether Windows 10 Mobile support would be thrown in, but we'll try and reach out for more information. If you're interested in setting up Kodi for yourself, take a look at the links below. Kodi Launches on Xbox One, But Don't Expect Perfection. In the vein of "everything old is new again," the media streaming software Kodi — formerly known as Xbox Media Center (XBMC) — has arrived on Xbox One. The free, open-source software, which is designed to help you organize, view and manage your local media collection on various devices, is now available worldwide via the Xbox Store, the Kodi team announced Friday. Just don't expect perfection. "It's not finished yet and may contain missing features and bugs," the team wrote. Kodi, for the uninitiated, works with your existing digital media files — things like movies, television shows, music, podcasts, and photos — and won't replace your subscriptions to video streaming services, such as Netflix and Hulu, or music streaming apps, such as Spotify or Pandora. Instead, Kodi's utility is its support for a wide range of file types and extensive cross-device compatibility. If you use already use Kodi, you'll find that it looks pretty much exactly the same on Xbox One as it does on Windows 10 and other platforms. On the down side, though, the Xbox One app is still "in early stages of development and has very rough edges, might not be as stable as the regular version and may even be missing some functions," Kodi wrote. At this point, for instance, it does not offer access to Blu-ray or attached storage drives. Still, Kodi developers are "working on getting it up to the regular standard" and are hopeful about this release. "We were aware from the beginning there would be limitations when the work started however that never kept us from realizing that dream of becoming once again available on the device that started it all," the team wrote. "It almost feels like being reborn again." Besides Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, and now Xbox One, Kodi also runs on Apple's OSX and iOS, Google's Android, as well as Linux and Raspberry Pi. About the Author. Angela has been a PCMag reporter since January 2012. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a reporter for SC Magazine, covering everything related to hackers and computer security. Angela has also written for The Northern Valley Suburbanite in New Jersey, The Dominion Post in West Virginia, and the Uniontown-Herald Standard in Pennsylvania. She . See Full Bio. More From Angela. Will Your Flight Be Delayed? Ask Google's AI. 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Fans of the ever-popular Kodi media center software can rejoice, because it looks like they will soon be able to once again install it on their Xbox One. The news comes after it was confirmed that the developers behind Kodi will be making the move following their success on the Windows Store. Today, at Microsoft’s Windows Developer Day event for the Creators Update, Microsoft was keen to announce that Kodi’s developers plan to convert their work to be a full UWP-compatible app. That means that no longer will it be kept away from the Xbox One, and will soon be available via the Windows Store as an app that can effectively be run on any of Microsoft’s platforms. This is something of a coming home story for Kodi. Those old enough to remember will note that Kodi was originally Xbox Media Center (XBMC), which was designed for the very first Xbox and installed following jailbreaking of the console. The software was later changed and rebranded as Kodi, before becoming one of the most popular media center applications across multiple platforms. This new move to the Xbox One (and Xbox One S) is an altogether more official affair and 100% legitimate, making the story an amazing one. Neither Microsoft nor the folks behind Kodi are saying when the app will be moved over to UWP and in turn made available on the rest of Microsoft’s platforms, including Windows 10 Mobile, but we can’t wait for a time when we can again install Kodi on our Xbox One S without jumping through hoops. Kodi is available for free on every other device we can think of. The fact that it will soon also be available for the Xbox One as well just warms our hearts greatly. Kodi recently received a big update, with Kodi 17 “Krypton” being the latest version of the media center app now available to download. Next in line for the application is version 18, codenamed “Leia” in honor of the late Carrie Fisher. You might also like to check out: You can follow us on Twitter, add us to your circle on Google+ or like our Facebook page to keep yourself updated on all the latest from Microsoft, Google, Apple and the Web. Related Stories. Xbox done. No games only unnecessary media shit. Fuck off PlayStation faggot. Project Scorpio is going to shit on your “pro console” Dude. That was your own comment. Oh. Lol shit sorry. Laters man. Someone didn’t take their meds! Seraquil?? Home sweet home. XBMC is finally back in it’s rightful place. Do y’all really think the MPAA is going let this happen. We will see, it would be amazing but I’m not holding my breath. What, why? Kodi isn’t illegal. Neither are those cheap Android set top boxes but it doesn’t stop the MPAA from sueing people who are selling them. Selling them with addons installed to access pirated material is yes. Selling the boxes themselves isn’t. At the very least there going be a call from the head of the MPAA to Microsoft asking to not allow this and I could see Microsoft listening. I hope not, but you can’t say it’s impossible or it won’t happen for sure. I understand it’s perfectly legal but do you think the MPAA is going be happy about it when all it takes is a Google search to turn am Xbox one into a pirate box?? Popular Stories. Redmond Pie's Latest. Recent Stories. 18K Gold Special Edition Bentley iPhone X Looks Insanely Expensive. Tech Deals: 20% Off Official iPhone X Leather Case, $434 Essential Phone, $699 Dell Windows 10 Pro Laptop, More. Apple Has Stopped Signing All Public Firmwares Except iOS 11.2.5, Here Are The Details. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Users Reporting Issues With Oleophobic Coating. Trump Praises Apple’s Investment In U.S. Economy During State Of The Union Address. Copyright © 2008-2018 Redmond Pie. All Rights Reserved.