How to Install Kodi on Apple TV? 3 Possible Ways

Installing apps on your Apple TV is not complicated since it has a dedicated Apple App Store. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a way to install Kodi on Apple TV. Since it is not available officially but you can get it anyway using this detailed guide. Read this guide till the end and get to know various possible ways to get Kodi on Apple TV.

Kodi is a free open-source media player and it is developed by the XBMC Foundation. It is a hub for all your entertainment and offers to store many media content such as movies, music, photos, and TV shows. You can play them on another device such as smart TV to watch on a big screen. Apple TV is an amazing platform that lets you add apps from the official app store to stream on your TV screen. If you want to get the Kodi app on your Apple TV then get to know whether it is available or not.

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Is Kodi on Apple TV?

Yes, you can get Kodi on your Apple TV device but you need some basic requirements in order to install it. By following this guide we will teach you the possible way to add it to your Apple TV device. Let us discuss the further procedures in the below session in detail.

Before you are trying to install it, make sure that you have the obligatory requirements like the Kodi official app, hardware, and software from below.

Either Apple TV was launched in 2015 or Apple TV 4K was launched in 2017 version.
tvOS 14
The latest version of Kodi for tvOS (DEB fileARM64)
Xcode and iOS App Signer
Cydia Impactor

How to Install Kodi on Apple TV?

There are three more ways are available to install the Kodi app on your Apple TV. You can choose any method that is more convenient to get Kodi on Apple TV 4K device using the given below procedures.

Hint: In case you are using 4th Gen Apple TV HD that includes a USB port then you should use Cydia Impactor and Xcode method. Suppose you are having an Apple TV 4K, then you should want to set your Kodi using Xcode. Then proceed with the below-mentioned third method to get wirelessly.

Install Kodi on Apple TV using Cydia Impactor:

First of all, the Kodi tvOS installation file is a DEB file and the Cydia Impactor works with IPA files. So you should proceed with the installation file and then send it to your Apple TV device.

Ensure that you have Kodi’s tvOS DEB file if not then download Kodi from its official site.
Again confirm that you have an app along with unzips files.
If you are using a Mac device, then use The Unarchiver.
For Windows, use 7-Zip. Or any of the unzipped Kodi’s DEB files according to your device OS.
From the unzipped files, look for the file named data.tar. Again, unzip this file.
Choose the data folder and then launch it then move to the Applications folder.
Further, you will get another folder Kodi. app.
You dont get into this folder rather than create a new folder beside the existing Kodi.app folder.
You should name it Playload. Now drag and drop the folder above the Payload folder.
Furthermore, you should create a new ZIP file.

For Windows: Right-click the Payload folder then select the 7-zip folder. Then Add to the Archive option then name it Kodi. ipa.

For Mac: If you are macOS, then you will be redirected to a ZIP file automatically. So you should rename the file as Kodi. ipa.

To install Kodi on Apple TV using a Cydia Impactor,

Power on your devices first.
Set up your Apple TV with your desktop using a USB cable.
If iTunes opens automatically, then close it.
Open Cydia Impactor and you have to unzip it if you have not done it before.
Drag and drop the Kodi. ipa file to Cydia Impactors’ home page.
Now register your Apple ID and then tap on the Ok tab.
After some time, Cydia Impactor drags the Kodi app to your Apple TV.
Now you should disconnect the device from your desktop device.
Finally, you have installed Kodi on your Apple TV via Cydia Impactor.

Check out: How to Install & Watch Apple TV on LG TV

Get Kodi on Apple TV through Xcode:

This step is only applicable to Mac users so you should proceed with this step to install Kodi on Apple TV using Xcode. However, this step is quite complicated so you have to pay attention in order to get it on your Apple TV device.

Hint: Even if you have an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K, you must apply the Xcode in order to get Kodi’s tvOS installation file. Finally, you can use a USB cable along with Apple TV HD. Otherwise, you have to send the installation file to suppose you have Apple TV 4K.

Set up your Apple TV with your Mac device if you are using 4 generation Apple TV HD model.
Open Xcode and then tap tvOS.
Further, move to the Application under the sidebar.
Select the Single View Application then tap to proceed.
Name it the app Kodi and then make a unique identifier also.
After loading the Xcode, you will see a warning about doesn’t have a provisioning file.
Tap the Fix Issue button and then register the Apple ID in order to fix this issue.
Enter the Apple ID or Developer ID as per your choice.
In case you have a standard Apple ID re-install Kodi every 7 days.
Although the Developers will access the app for up to a year.
Next, open the iOS App Signer which is a simple app that comes along with various fields to fill out.
Provide a name Input File then move to Kodi’s installation file.
Also, you do not need to worry about any Signing Certificate or Provisioning Profile either.
Scroll down to get the App Display Name tab then enter Kodi.
Now enter Kodi on the respective field then tap to Start button.
Wait for some time then the iOS App Signer opens the Kodi’s installation data and saves a new file.
Return to the Xcode then navigate to the Window from the menu and choose Devices.
Look for the Apple TV that is connected to your Mac device using a cable.
Tap on the + Add button then looks for the newly created Kodi file.
Xcode will complete the remaining procedure.
After completing, remove the Apple TV from your device.
Finally, link it to your TV and then turn on it.
Then you will see an installed Kodi app.

Add Kodi on Apple TV 4K Wirelessly

In order to install Kodi on your Apple TV 4K device, you should follow the Xcode method. Rather than using a cable to link your Apple TV with your Mac device, you should set it up with a wireless connection. To do that process, you should proceed with the below instructions.

Navigate to Settings from your Apple TV 4K.
Move to the Remotes and Devices option.
Choose the Remote App and Devices.
Launch the Xcode from your Mac device.
Head to the Windows section.
Choose the Devices and Simulators under the menu.
Suppose your Mac and Apple TV 4K are not closed.
then you will see a key to set up your Mac device to your streaming device.
There it will ask Pair with (Your Name) Apple TV and tap on it.
Choose your Apple TV on the left side of your sidebar.
Tap on the + icon from your main menu.
Now choose Kodi’s IPA installation file and then tap Open.
Now paste the app to your Apple TV.

How to Install Add-ons on Kodi?

To get add-ons on your Kodi, you can access Kodi’s own repository of apps. However, this repository is instantly available on your Kodi’s main menu. Also, you can get many features from popular add-ons as well. So let’s get into the further steps to install apps from the repository.

Tap on the Add-ons from the left sidebar.
Choose Install from the repository.
Pick the category that you want to install like Games, PVR, Audio, and so on.
Search for the add-on that you want and then hit the install.

Also, you can search any third-party repositories such as SuperRepo to add to your Kodi. Since Kodi is open source so you can get lots of independent content and apps even if it is not available on your Apple TV.

Final Verdict

In this detailed guide, we have mentioned three possible ways to install Kodi on Apple TV that are using Cysia Impactor, Xcode, and installing Kodi on Apple TV 4K wirelessly using Xcode. Also, we have mentioned to addons a repository to your Kodi. If you have any other questions, let me know in the comment section.