Launching Chrome Inside Kodi: An Easy Guide
Hey there! Are you ready to take your Kodi experience to the next level? I’ve got a super cool trick up my sleeve that will allow you to launch Chrome directly inside Kodi. Exciting, right? So let’s get started!
First things first, open up Kodi. Once you’re inside, we’ll need to head over to the “Add-ons” section. You can find it in the main menu, usually located at the top or left-hand side of the screen. Look for the icon that says “Add-ons” and click on it.
Now that you’re in the Add-ons section, it’s time to find the one we need. Scroll through the list of available add-ons until you spot the one called “Chrome Launcher.” When you find it, click on it to open its information page.
On the information page, you’ll see a button that says “Install.” Go ahead and click on it. Kodi will now start downloading and installing the Chrome Launcher add-on for you.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll be taken back to the information page. But we’re not done yet! Now it’s time to configure the add-on. Scroll down the page until you see a button that says “Configure.” Click on it.
In the configuration menu, you’ll see a field labeled “Path to Chrome executable.” This is where we need to tell Kodi where your Chrome browser is located on your device. If you’re not sure, don’t worry! You can usually find it in the default installation folder. For example, on a Windows computer, it’s commonly found in “C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\chrome.exe”. Just copy and paste the path into the field.
Once you’ve entered the correct path, scroll down and click on the “OK” button to save your changes. Congratulations, you’re almost there!
To launch Chrome inside Kodi, go back to the main menu and navigate to the Add-ons section again. This time, you’ll find the Chrome Launcher add-on listed. Click on it to open.
Inside Chrome Launcher, you’ll see a list of options. Choose the one that says “Browser.” This will open up a new window with the Chrome browser right there inside Kodi. How cool is that?
You can now browse the web, search for information, or watch your favorite videos using Chrome, all without leaving Kodi. It’s like having two awesome tools in one place!
Well, there you have it. You’ve successfully launched Chrome inside Kodi, and now you’re ready to explore even more possibilities. Enjoy your newfound browsing experience, and remember, I’m always here to help you with any Kodi-related questions or tips. Happy browsing!
Kodi is a great tool for organizing and playing media, but it has even more capabilities than that. Besides listening to music and watching videos, you can also use Kodi to surf the web and add extra features.
To make web browsing easier, you’ll need to install an add-on called Chrome Launcher. This add-on is especially useful if you’re using Kodi on an Android-based device like an Amazon Firestick. It’s much more convenient than trying to use a web browser with just a TV remote.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of installing and launching Chrome within Kodi.
Installing the Chrome Launcher Add-on
Unfortunately, the Chrome Launcher add-on isn’t available in the default repository. But don’t worry, you can still get it by enabling a special repository called SuperRepo. This repository has a bunch of different add-ons, and while some of them may not be great, the Chrome Launcher add-on works perfectly fine. Just follow these steps:
Step 1:
First, click on the small gear icon in the Kodi main menu. This will take you to the settings. From there, select “System” and go to “Add-ons.” Make sure to toggle on the option for “Unknown sources.” This allows you to install add-ons from third-party sources.
Step 2:
Now that we’ve got that sorted, let’s head back to the main menu. From there, select the File Manager option and click on “Add Source”.
When you’re ready to add a file source, a window called “Add file source” will appear. All you have to do is click on the Browse option to locate the right repository.
To get started, type http://srp.nu/ into your address bar, then give it a name. Once you’re done, simply hit OK to confirm your selection.
Step 3
Now it’s time to go back to the main menu. From there, select the add-ons tab and make your way to the open box icon at the top. Give it a quick click and choose “Install from zip file”.
Alright, let’s find the SuperRepo source that you named and locate your version of Kodi. Make sure you install the latest zip from the list.
Now, go back to the add-ons menu and select “Install from repository”, then choose SuperRepo. It’s a big list, so you’ll need to find “Programs” (it should be under categories) and install it.
Finished with the installation? Great! Select the Download tab from the add-ons menu. Look for Chrome Launcher and click on it to install.
Now, you can launch Chrome by clicking or tapping on it. By default, you have access to Vimeo and YouTube. But if you want to add more websites, simply select “Add website”. A text box will pop up where you can enter the website title and URL. For example, you can enter “TechJunkie” and “https://www.techjunkie.com/”.
Editing/Removing Websites
If you want to edit or remove a website, simply right-click on the website name and select “Edit website settings”. To remove it, choose the “Remove Website” option.
You can also access the same settings by clicking/tapping on the hamburger icon (the three horizontal lines). This is also where you can add a website to your favorites.
Do You Need a VPN?
You don’t necessarily need a VPN to use and install repositories or add-ons, including Chrome Launcher. However, it’s a good idea to get one to improve your security.
As you may know, Kodi is open-source software, which means anyone can design an add-on. While most add-ons are safe and legal, it doesn’t hurt to have some extra protection.
There are many VPNs to choose from, but our recommendation for Kodi is IPVanish. It provides 256-bit encryption and DNS leak protection to keep you extra safe. IPVanish is available on various platforms (iOS, Windows, Mac, and Android), so you can use it to protect all your devices.
Note that IPVanish is a paid VPN service. Finding a good free one seems nearly impossible. If you have any recommendations, please share them in the comments section below.
SuperRepo Add-ons You Should Know About
Besides Chrome Launcher, there are other add-ons that you might find useful. Here are some of our top picks:
- SkyNet – An all-in-one add-on that offers a great selection of TV shows, movies, music, live TV, and more.
- DramaGo – If you’re into Korean drama, this add-on has an amazing selection of Korean movies and TV shows.
- FilmOn – It features over 500 TV channels from around the world. The freemium package contains ads.
Enjoy Browsing on Kodi
Setting up repositories and add-ons on Kodi shouldn’t take long once you figure it out. Besides Chrome Launcher, are there any other add-ons you use? Let us know your preferences and feel free to mention any add-ons that might be prone to crashing.
