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The Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on lets you integrate Mezzmo server into Kodi, a free and open-source media player software application developed by the XBMC Foundation. Kodi is a very popular media player and media center application that plays videos, music and photos. Kodi runs on Android, Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, and Windows platforms, and can be downloaded from https://kodi.tv/download/. | The Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on lets you integrate Mezzmo server into Kodi, a free and open-source media player software application developed by the XBMC Foundation. Kodi is a very popular media player and media center application that plays videos, music and photos. Kodi runs on Android, Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, and Windows platforms, and can be downloaded from https://kodi.tv/download/. | ||
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===== Benefits of using the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on ===== | ===== Benefits of using the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on ===== | ||
- | By default, Kodi can connect to media servers like Mezzmo, but it only provides basic features. By installing the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on into your Kodi setup, you can take your media center theater experience to the next level. | + | By default, Kodi can connect to media servers like Mezzmo, but it only provides basic browsing & streaming features. By installing the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on into your Kodi setup, you can take your media center theater experience to the next level. |
The Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on provides the following benefits: | The Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on provides the following benefits: | ||
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===== Installing the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on into your Kodi setup ===== | ===== Installing the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on into your Kodi setup ===== | ||
- | - In **Kodi**, go to **Settings → Add-ons → Install from zip file** | + | - In **Windows Explorer**, browse to your Mezzmo program folder (typically C:\Program Files\Conceiva\Mezzmo or C:\Program Files (x86)\Conceiva\Mezzmo). |
- | - The location of the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on is the **KodiAddOn** sub-folder of your Mezzmo program folder. Typically this is the **C:\Program Files\Conceiva\Mezzmo\KodiAddOn** folder. | + | - Locate the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on ZIP file in the **KodiAddOn** sub-folder of your Mezzmo program folder. The Add-on ZIP file is called **plugin.video.mezzmo.zip**. |
- | - Select the **plugin.video.mezzmo.zip** file in this folder and click **OK**. | + | - Copy this file onto a USB flash drive and plug the USB flash drive into the device that Kodi is on. |
+ | - In Kodi, go to **Settings → Add-ons → Install from zip file**. \\ \\ **Tip:** By default, Kodi will not let you install an Add-on from a ZIP file as it is considered an unknown source. You can change this default behaviour of Kodi by enabling **Unknown sources** in the **Settings -> System -> Add-ons** section of Kodi. \\ \\ | ||
+ | - Select the **plugin.video.mezzmo.zip** file from your USB flash drive and click **OK**. | ||
- Wait for Kodi to notify you when the add-on is installed and enabled. | - Wait for Kodi to notify you when the add-on is installed and enabled. | ||
- You can now use the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on! | - You can now use the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on! | ||
+ | ===== Device Profile for Kodi ===== | ||
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+ | In Mezzmo, go to the Media Devices dialog and make sure the IP address of the computer running Kodi is using the "Kodi" device profile. This will ensure all media formats play properly. | ||
+ | ===== Auto-starting the Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on when Kodi starts ===== | ||
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+ | See https://github.com/Conceiva/MezzmoKodiPlugin/wiki/Mezzmo-Kodi-Addon-Context-Menu-Additions#mezzmo-autostart | ||
===== Mezzmo for Kodi Screenshots ===== | ===== Mezzmo for Kodi Screenshots ===== | ||
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{{:mezzmoforkodiaddon-moviedetails.png?nolink|Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on - Movie Details}}\\ | {{:mezzmoforkodiaddon-moviedetails.png?nolink|Mezzmo for Kodi Add-on - Movie Details}}\\ | ||
- | ===== GitHub Repository & Source code ===== | + | ===== GitHub Repository ===== |
Source code for the Mezzmo For Kodi Add-on can be found at https://github.com/Conceiva/MezzmoKodiPlugin | Source code for the Mezzmo For Kodi Add-on can be found at https://github.com/Conceiva/MezzmoKodiPlugin |