How to Install Kodi on FireStick & Use It (Aug 2025)

In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to install Kodi on FireStick in 2 minutes. The same guide will also work for FireStick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV, FireStick Lite, FireStick HD, and Fire TV Cube.

What is Kodi?

Kodi is a free, open-source media player compatible with various devices and operating systems. Originally known as the Xbox Media Center (XBMC), it was initially designed for the Xbox gaming console.

Over time, it was rebranded as Kodi and expanded to support multiple platforms, including computers, smart TVs, mobile devices, and streaming gadgets.

It now serves multiple purposes, from organizing and playing local files such as photos, music, and videos to streaming content from the Internet.

Kodi is popular for its versatility. It is compatible with all major platforms and supports multiple content formats. The app works seamlessly with Android, Windows, Linux, iOS, macOS, webOS, Raspberry Pi, and tvOS. It also supports various audio formats, including MP3 and WAV, and video formats such as MP4, MPEG, and AVI.

One of Kodi’s standout features is its intuitive interface and straightforward layout, which make navigation easy for users.

Kodi also allows you to customize the themes and widgets, commonly referred to as Kodi skins. You can install Kodi builds to personalize your Kodi application. These builds are pre-packaged plugins developed by third parties to give your Kodi player a custom look, theme, and skin.

Read: How to Install and Use the Best VPN for Kodi

Is Kodi Safe & Legal?

Kodi is a safe and legal application available on official app stores, including Google Play and the Microsoft Store. While this is assuring, Kodi still raises safety and legal issues among users. The reason is that it allows the installation of add-ons from third-party sources. The safety and legality of these sources are questionable.

We can determine Kodi’s safety by scanning the APK file on VirusTotal, a popular security tool. I checked Kodi APK on VirusTotal, and none of the 65 security vendors flagged the APK file as malicious. See the screenshot below:

Regarding legality, there is no doubt that Kodi is 100% legal. That is why it is hosted on official app stores. The application also offers official addons that only stream legal content.

However, legal issues arise when you use unofficial add-ons. Most third-party add-ons may contain unlicensed content.

Piracy is illegal in most countries and may result in legal trouble. FireStickTricks.com does not encourage the breach of copyright protection laws.

How to Install Kodi on FireStick

While Kodi is a legal and official app available in the Google Play Store and Microsoft Store, it is still unavailable in the Amazon App Store.

The only way to get Kodi on FireStick is by sideloading it from the official website using an app like Downloader. This process involves jailbreaking, which consists of changing FireStick settings to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.

In brief, installing Kodi on FireStick involves two steps. These are:

• Part 1: Preparing FireStick To Sideload Kodi
• Part 2: Installing Kodi on FireStick using the Downloader app

Let’s discuss the process below.

Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.

Part 1: Prepare FireStick For Sideloading Kodi

Sideloading allows you to install third-party apps on a FireStick. However, by default, the Amazon FireStick restricts the installation of apps that aren’t available on the Amazon App Store. To sideload apps, you need to change this setting under Developer Options.

Moreover, you need a downloader app because the Fire OS doesn’t permit direct downloads from external sources. The Downloader app by AFTVnews is a reliable way to sideload FireStick apps, and you can get it from the Amazon Store. It lets you install apps via APK files. All you need is the correct Downloader code or link.

If you already have the Downloader app installed and the Developer Options settings adjusted, skip to the installation part (part 2).

Otherwise, follow the steps below to prepare your FireStick for sideloading.

1. From the FireStick home screen, click Find>Search. Search the Downloader app and follow the onscreen instructions to install it on your device.

2. Return to the FireStick home screen. Navigate to Settings>My Fire TV> Developer Options.

You will see one of the following two options depending on your FireStick device version:

• Option 1 (new devices) - Install Unknown Apps: Click it and proceed to the next step to enable Downloader.
• Option 2 (old devices) - Apps from Unknown Sources: Click this option and then click Turn On on the following prompt. Skip the next step.

Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is now set; you can install Kodi. For a detailed guide on sideloading, check out our tutorial on sideloading apps on FireStick using Downloader.

Part 2: Install Kodi on FireStick

Follow the following steps to install Kodi 21.2 Omega on FireStick:

1. Launch the Downloader app and click the URL box.

2. Enter the following link in the URL field: kodi.tv/download/android, and click Go. When the webpage opens, click ARMV7A (32BIT)

Note: FireStickTricks.com does not host any APKs or URLs. The URL above redirects to an external source.

3. The download process begins, and you can track its progress on the screen.

4. Once the APK file has been downloaded, the Downloader app will prompt you to install Kodi. Choose Install.

5. The app installation will begin. Wait for the download to complete. When it’s done, you’ll see two options: Open and Done. Select Done. 

Note: Choosing Done allows you to remove the APK file in the following steps. You no longer need this file, and deleting it will free up space on your device’s storage for other apps.

6. Click Delete to remove the Kodi APK file.

7. Click Delete again to confirm.

You’ve successfully installed Kodi 21.2 Omega on your FireStick. You can now access the app from the app library.

How to Use Kodi on FireStick

If you intend to use Kodi regularly, consider creating a Kodi home screen shortcut. You can also access the app from your Apps and Channels window. Press the Home button on your remote for 5 seconds to access your installed apps.

With Kodi, you can watch a vast range of content.

A quick reminder: Your ISP can throttle your internet connection. This can cause buffering issues. However, you can avoid it with a reliable VPN.

I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s a reputable VPN with strong encryption and fast connections, and it’s straightforward to install on Fire TV/FireStick and other devices.

Step 1: Click HERE to subscribe to the ExpressVPN service. There is a 30-day, full, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee; if you are not satisfied with it (which is highly unlikely), you can request a full refund within the first 30 days.

Step 2: Turn on your Fire TV or Stick and select “Find” followed by “Search.”

Start typing Expressvpn in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it appears in the search results.

Step 3: Click “Get” to download and install the ExpressVPN application on your Fire TV or Stick.

Step 4: Launch the ExpressVPN app and log in with the Email ID/password you created when you bought the ExpressVPN subscription.

Step 5: Now, click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server (see the image below). You can also change your preferred location by clicking “Choose Location,” as shown in the image below. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

Let us now explore how to use Kodi on a Fire TV Stick.

As I mentioned earlier, Kodi is an open-source media player that lets you manage your local files and stream content from the internet. It doesn’t host any content. Therefore, to fully experience the power of Kodi, you need to install Kodi addons or builds to stream content.

How to Install Kodi on FireStick Using AppStarter

If you find it challenging to install Kodi using the Downloader app or ES File Explorer, try using AppStarter instead.

AppStarter works similarly to Downloader, allowing the installation of unregistered apps or apps from unknown sources.

The installation process is similar to installing third-party apps on your FireStick, and disabling the “Collect App Usage Data” feature. The steps to make these adjustments are the same as those for the Downloader app.

After completing all the required changes, proceed with installing Kodi via AppStarter using the steps below:

1. Go to your Fire TV home page and click the Apps icon on the right side of the icon bar.

2. Select the Downloader tile from the list of apps.

3. Click the URL box highlighted in the image below.

4. A new window will now appear. Enter firesticktricks.com/appstarter and click GO.

5. Once the AppStarter is downloaded, click Install.

6. After installing AppStarter, launch it. To install Kodi, go to Updates on the left-hand menu of AppStarter. Now, click “Install” on the right side, where Kodi is displayed.

That’s it! You’ve successfully jailbroken your Amazon Fire Stick and installed Kodi using AppStarter.

Winding Up

Kodi is an excellent FireStick app that allows you to organize and play local media files, including photos, videos, and music. Additionally, with official Kodi addons, you can stream online content, including movies, TV shows, anime, and live TV, on any compatible device.

This comprehensive guide covers several methods for installing Kodi on a FireStick. Hopefully, you found it useful and successfully installed Kodi 21.2 Omega on your device. Give it a try and let us know in the comments which installation method worked best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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