This guide will show you how to install Kodi on Chromecast with Google TV.
Kodi is the most popular media center software available today and is used by millions of cord-cutters.
Using Kodi on your Chromecast with Google TV will allow you to watch free movies, TV shows, live channels, gaming, and more.
Kodi is also extremely popular among those using the Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield, Android TV Boxes, Windows PC, Mac, etc.
The most popular uses of Kodi come through the various 3rd party add-ons, wizards, builds, and more. Check out our updated guides below for more information on those.
For these reasons and more, Kodi can be found within our popular lists of Best APK’s and Best Streaming Apps.
There are two primary methods for installing Kodi on a Chromecast device.
The app is available within the Google Play Store or via sideload using Downloader.
We provide screenshot guides below for both of these methods.
This page is constantly updated and will always provide relevant guides with the most recent stable release of Kodi.
NOTE: Kodi has been scanned by VirusTotal and is completely malware-free.
Install Kodi on Chromecast with Google TV
Note: Be sure to get our free Kodi Supercharge Guide after installing! This will show you how to get free movies, TV shows, and more on Kodi.
Google Play Store Method
1. Click Search from the device main menu and click the search box
2. Type in “kodi” and click the search icon
3. Click Install
4. Once the app installs, return back to the home screen of your Chromecast with Google TV
5. Click Apps from the menu and locate Kodi within your apps
6. Hold down the OK button on your remote and select Move
7. Place Kodi wherever you prefer, then click the OK button again
8. When launching Kodi for the first time, click Continue
9. Click Allow
10. Wait a few seconds for Kodi to fully install
11. That’s it! You have successfully installed Kodi on your Chromecast with Google TV
Downloader App Method
The steps below will guide you through installing Kodi on Chromecast with Google TV utilizing the Downloader App.
Downloader serves as an app installer and browser enabling the download of numerous applications, such as Kodi, to your Chromecast.
If you prefer visual aids, you can refer to our step-by-step screenshot guide provided below. For installing Kodi using the Downloader app, please advance to Step #17.
1. Access the Search option within the menu
2. Input “Downloader app” into the search bar, and then click the search icon.
3. Select Downloader by AFTVnews under Apps
4. Click Install
5. After Downloader finishes installing return back to the home screen on your Chromecast
6. Click Settings
7. Click System
8. Click About
9. Click Android TV OS build approximately 7 times until you see a message that Developer Options have been enabled
10. Go back until you see the Apps menu item, click that
11. Click Security & Restrictions
12. Push the right arrow to move to the right side of the screen. This is where apps are located
13. Turn on unknown sources for the Downloader app
14. Launch the Downloader app and click Allow
15. Click OK
16. Click the search box
17. Type in the following URL – iptvproviders.info/kodistable and click Go
- If you would like to install Kodi 17.6, you will type in iptvproviders.info/k17
18. Wait for the app to install
19. Click Install
