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How to Install Kodi on Apple TV in 2024

By Novak Bozovic / April 8, 2022

Apple TV is such a great platform, and it's a real shame that you can't download Kodi from the tvOS' App Store. However, that doesn't mean you can't use this app - you just need a trustworthy guide to teach you how to install Kodi on Apple TV without jailbreaking the device.

First of all - know that running Kodi on an Apple TV is possible (and yes, Kodi v19 comes as a native tvOS app). However, be prepared to spend some time tinkering with both Kodi's installation file and your Apple TV. So, let's dive right in, shall we?

Check These Official Requirements First!

Before you go any deeper into this process, it's wise to check Kodi's official requirements, ensuring that you have the right hardware and software. Take a look just below.

How to Install Kodi on Apple TV

We've prepared 3 installation methods, as you can see just below. These give you plenty of options in terms of choosing an installation path that you're comfortable with. Check below.

Tip

If you have a 4th generation Apple TV HD (that comes with a USB port), you can use Cydia Impactor and Xcode. However, if you have an Apple TV 4K, you'll need to first prepare Kodi via Xcode and then use the third method from this guide (send the app to your Apple TV wirelessly).

Method #1: Install Kodi on Apple TV via Cydia Impactor

Kodi's tvOS installation file is a DEB file. Cydia Impactor works with IPA files, so we'll first covert the installation file and then send it to your Apple TV. Go through the following steps.

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By now, we've talked about creating Kodi's IPA file. We’ll use it to install Kodi on Apple TV via Cydia Impactor, so keep on reading.

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Method #2: Install Kodi on Apple TV via Xcode

Here's how to install Kodi on Apple TV by using Xcode, which is available only for macOS. Keep in mind that the following procedure can be somewhat complex, so make sure to pay close attention to each of the following steps.

Tip

No matter if you have an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K, you must use Xcode to prepare Kodi's tvOS installation file. In the end, you will get to use a USB cable with the Apple TV HD, or you will need to send the installation file wirelessly - if you have the Apple TV 4K.

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Method #3: Install Kodi on Apple TV 4K Wirelessly

To install Kodi on the Apple TV 4K, you need to use our previously explained method (Xcode). However, instead of using a cable to connect your Apple TV to your Mac, you need to make a wireless connection. So, here's what you need to know.

Connecting Apple TV 4K and Xcode
Sending Kodi to Apple TV 4K via Xcode
Tip

Not just on Apple TV, you can also install Kodi on other devices too. We recommend you to follow these installation guides - Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone & iPad, Android, Chromebooks, Xbox, Razer Forge TV, Roku, Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Shield, Smart TV, and Firestick.

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We hope that you've managed to install Kodi on Apple TV using this guide. Even though this method isn't as simple as we hoped it to be, this is the only way to successfully install Kodi on Apple TV. Thanks for reading!



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