Kodi for Windows

by Open Source for Windows

A media player that lets you manage and stream all kinds of media in one platform.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Open Source for Windows

Release : Kodi for Windows 20.5

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Kodi is a media player software that lets you manage and stream all kinds of media in one platform. As it is completely open-source, anyone can download and use it for free.

Features:

  • Kodi uses a "10-foot user interface" design that is compatible with remote controls and televisions. You can install it on your Windows device, as well as Linux, tvOS, OSX, Android, and iOS. 
  • It is superb for streaming movies as it supports all the popular media formats and allows you to play media from online sources. You can add media from your device and other sources, browse to discover your collections, and play them.
  • Watching TV shows is fun with Kodi. You have information like banners, posters, descriptions, watched tags, actors and season views supported by the library. This is great to keep track of the shows you are currently watching. 
  • Apart from movies and TV shows, Kodi has the feature of playing music in many formats. You can play in mp3, wma, wav and flac formats. But the best part is, you can use cue sheets, create smart playlists and enjoy the tag reading support to have complete control of your music.
  • Another great feature of Kodi is the ability to stream photos. All the basic functions like importing images, browsing, and viewing in many views are present. You can also create slideshows and filter photos from the comfort of the remote control.
  • You can create recordings of live TV with support for many backend tech like MediaPortal, NextPVR, MythTV, Tvheadend, etc.
  • There is the option to play games as well. You can pick from many emulators or simply play a stand-alone one.
  • You can change the appearance of the platform with skins and install add-ons to add more features. You can interact with the platform using a remote interface based on JSON-RPC. There's also support for many remote controls, TVs, Tablet and Smartphone apps.

Kodi for Windows is a versatile media player with many features. You can play movies, TV shows, games, music, and photos. It supports applications from many operating systems, community add-ons, and remote controls. If you are looking to have a great media playing experience, Kodi is a super pick. 

You can create recordings of live TV with support for many backend tech like MediaPortal, NextPVR, MythTV, Tvheadend, etc.
Windows 7, 8, or 10 OS
Intel Pentium 4 processor or newer
1 GB RAM or more

PROS
Supports various media types and network video streams.
Compatible with many remote controllers for convenience.
Built-in codecs ensure smooth multimedia experience.

CONS
Can be complex and overwhelming for beginners.
Potential for illicit content through some plugins.
Regular updates sometimes cause stability issues.
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