Every game addict is very much accustomed to Xbox 360 which is one of the best gaming consoles in the gaming world. Many of you already have a very mind-boggling experience with Xbox 360. Isn’t it sound more alluring that if we could also use the “Xbox 360 for streaming movies or TV shows?” Well, the answer to this question is yes. With the help of a Kodi software, we can install Kodi on Xbox 360 and stream movies or TV shows.
You must be familiar with the fact that Kodi requires a TV or a streaming device to connect to a Television. But, here we are going to learn about how to install Kodi on Xbox 360 console using UPnP/DLNA option.
Is it possible to use Kodi on Xbox One and Xbox 360?
Yes, it is totally possible to use Kodi on your Xbox console. This will still require you to have Kodi installed on your Amazon Fire TV Stick or on Rasberry Pi 2/3.
You need to follow certain steps to do that, but once it’s done you can enjoy Kodi on your Xbox console in 2019.
Use a VPN Before using Kodi on XBox
Before starting installing Kodi on Xbox 360 you must know that while installing any third-party Kodi add-ons you first need to establish a VPN connection. VPN connection will avoid your ISP from getting any copyright infringement and hiding your ISP and hence will avoid ISP throttling, and avoid Kodi buffering problem.
While using an open Wi-Fi network, VPN will avoid any malicious attacks by encrypting the internet connection and ensuring your protection against digital attacks.
A VPN can also change your IP address so that it is not traceable by any authorities and you can stream videos using Kodi even in unauthorized or restricted regions.
To find a VPN, you just need to search the browser and pick the best out of all. Out of all the VPNs, it is important to note that the paid VPN will be better than the free VPN. Paid VPN will ensure or give more stable connection and faster network speed.
What is UPnP/DLNA?
Coming back to the topic, well before you learn how to install Kodi on Xbox, it is important to know to features called UPnP and DLNA. After all, these 2 will enable us to use Kodi on Xbox 36.
UPnP
The full form of UPnP is Universal Plug, and Play. UPnP allows network devices like printers, PC, etc. UPnP is a set of networking protocols.
The architecture of UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and also accesses device-to-device networking of electronics, PC, mobile devices and home appliances which pair each other.
DLNA
The full of DLNA is Digital Living Network Alliance In order to produce protection of link on data transfer of each end the Digital living network alliance (DLNA), as the name suggests, works with Cable, Satellite, and telecom service.
Users can share their content on multimedia devices with the extra layer of Digital Rights Management (DRM) without any risk of piracy.
Mentioned below is a step by step guide on how to install Kodi on Xbox 360.
How to Install Kodi on Xbox 360
Just follow the simple step by step guide mentioned below to successfully install Kodi on Xbox 360.
Step1: First of all, go to the Xbox store and search KODI.
You will find KODI application, install it on your Xbox 360 console. The size of the app can be around 140-200MB depending upon the version you download.
Once you download this, you need to simply Launch Kodi app that you just installed.
Go to System settings. Under add-ons option, simply enable unknown sources. This way you can easily download and install any addon to your Kodi.
That’s how easy it is.
How to install Kodi add-ons on Xbox
If you are not familiar with Kodi at all, you may need to learn how to install addons and run a fully loaded Kodi on Xbox. For the same, I recommend you to watch the video tutorial given below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DRgNhKZn7Y
I hope the video helped. If it didn’t, then there is another way out.
Another way to use Kodi on Xbox is via the UPnP/DLNA feature.
Run Kodi on Xbox via UPnP/DLNA
The most common method that you will find on the internet is to install kodi on Xbox using UPnP/DLNA.
Simple follow the steps below;
Step 1 – Launch Kodi application from your device (Rasberry PI or Fire Tv Stick).
Step 2 – Click on the Settings icon on the homepage of Kodi to open settings.
Step 3 – On entering the settings menu, find and select Service Settings.
Step 4 – On selecting the service settings, a window pop up will appear with service settings toolbar. Scroll to select UPnP/DLNA.
Step 5 – Enable the “Share My Libraries” option to allow your device to share your library on other devices.
Step 6 – Scroll and enable the “Allow Remote Control Via UPnP” option.
Step 7 – Run your Xbox gaming console and select the Media Player.
Step 8 – Now, your Kodi application will be visible on your Xbox gaming console.
Step 9 – click on the video library.
Step 10 – Then, click on TV shows or whichever video who wish to watch.
Step 11 – Now, Select any category as per your requirement.
Step 12 – Now, you can either watch movies, TV shows or any video you want to watch. You just need to do is share it from your Kodi library.
Run Kodi on Xbox 360 using Rasberry PI
Another method to install Kodi on Xbox 360 is by installed Kodi on Rasberry PI and then connecting your Rasberry PI to Xbox using HDMI port.
Once you connect the device to your Xbox. Go to Start > Settings > TV & OneGuide >Devices > Raspberry Pi 3.
You can see the option of Kodi in the applications screen. That’s how you get Kodi on Xbox using Rasberry PI.
If you still are unable to install Addons, kindly watch the video given above. It explains how to install Kodi Addons on Xbox easily.
Top Add-ons to stream Movies and Series on Xbox 360 using Kodi
Listed below some top legal add-ons which allow a user to watch movies or TV shows or any videos with Kodi on xbox 360. Below mentioned are also some basic information about the best legal add-ons.
- Plex
- Soundcloud
- iPlayer
- Filmon TV
- YouTube
You can always try other addons at your own risk. We just listed the best ones that will always work for you.
PLEX
Plex gives its users an opportunity to play their content of library from their PC at Home. Plex also acts as a media server. Apart from all this, Plex also composes its user’s Video, Audio, and Photo into a user-friendly interface.
SOUNDCLOUD
SoundCloud is one of the streaming music application. SoundCloud allows its users to Upload, Download, Record, and share their Individual created sounds. Not only this, but it also offers a feature where you can split both music and other audio equally. SoundCloud app is free to use and it also offers to use it without ads if you pay 99.9 Euro per month.
I-PLAYER
IPlayer is also named as BBC iPlayer, and it provides with internet streaming, Television and Radio services. This BBC service is provided on a wide variety of devices including Mobile Phones, Tablets, PC and also in a gaming console.
iPlayer plays all the information broadcasting in the BBC but delays the broadcasts by few hours from the original. The app is free to download, but you would also require a TV license.
FILMON TV
Filmon is an internet television provider recognized by the name of Filmon TV Networks Inc. the streaming on this television is all based on subscription. The Filmon TV approaches a broad range of UK based different channels. Filmon TV allows more than 600 channels and 90,000 videos on demand titles.
YOUTUBE
Apart from being one of the most famous video streaming website around the globe, nowadays YouTube is playing an important role in people’s life. YouTube is an app which should be on everybody’s list. By using YouTube anyone can upload a video using an uploader but should have an individual account or channel on YouTube.
Conclusion
All the above mentioned are one of the top-rated legal add-ons to stream movies or TV shows using Kodi on Xbox 360.
Using the above steps you can Install the Xbox 360 on your Kodi device and start with an amazing experience.