How to Install Kodi 20.1 on Google TV [Updated 2023]

Kodi is an open-source multimedia player where you can stream movies, TV shows, music, etc. You can also add Kodi add-ons to stream IPTV content such as live TV channels and PPV events. The Kodi app is supported on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and streaming devices like Chromecast, Apple TV, and Firestick. Open the Google Play Store to install the Kodi app on Chromecast with Google TV. If the Kodi app cannot be installed officially, you can use Downloader to sideload it on Google TV.

Requirements

• Google TV (or) Chromecast with Google TV
• The Downloader app needs to be installed on Google TV
• Stable WIFI network
• VPN account with a valid subscription

How to Install Kodi 20.1 on Chromecast with Google TV

{1} Turn on your Google TV and click the Search bar on the home screen.

{2} Type Kodi and search for it.

{3} Select the Kodi app and tap the Install button on its information screen.

{4} After installation, hit the Open button to launch the Kodi app.

{5} While launching the app for the first time, hit the CONTINUE menu on the popup.

{6} Click Allow to access your local files.

{7} The Kodi app will take a few seconds to load.

{8} The home screen of the Kodi app will appear on the screen.

{9} Now, you can install any Kodi add-ons to access the media files.

Note: You can uninstall Kodi Addons if you don’t want to use Kodi to stream IPTV content.

How to Sideload Kodi 20.1 on Google TV Using Downloader

You can download Kodi’s latest version on Google TV 4K by jailbreaking your Firestick with the help of the Downloader app. Try this method if you can’t install Kodi on Google TV.

{1} Go to the Search menu.

{2} Type Downloader and search for it.

{3} Select the Downloader app from the search results.

{4} Click Install to begin the installation.

{5} Click Open after installing the Downloader app.

{6} Go back to the main screen to enable unknown sources for Downloader.

• Click Settings >> System >> About >> Select Android TV OS build for 7 times to enable the developer options.
• Go to Settings >> Apps >> Security & Restrictions >> Unknown sources >> Downloader >> Turn ON using a toggle switch.

{7} Launch the Downloader app and allow permission to read your files.

{8} Go through on-screen prompts.

{9} Enter the Kodi apk URL (https://bit.ly/3Qu5mT9) and click the Go menu.

{10} The Kodi apk will download on your Google TV.

{11} Click the INSTALL button after downloading the apk file.

{12} Click OPEN after installing the Kodi app on Google TV.

{13} Finally, you can install add-ons to stream live TV channels and on-demand content.

Apart from installing the app, you can also cast Kodi to your streaming device from your smartphone or PC. Sometimes, third-party add-ons may stream copyrighted content illegally as well. So, you can use IPVanish, ExpressVPN, or NordVPN to safeguard your privacy.

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