How to Install Kodi on Chromecast using Android, PC or Mac.

Hey guys, today we are going to talk about How to Install Kodi on Chromecast. This guide is for Kodi addicted users who always love to watch or stream Kodi content. There is no possible direct way to connect Kodi to Chromecast but we have three different alternative methods to cast Kodi to Chromecast.

By using one of the three methods you can stream Kodi on the bigger platform. One more thing, you can not connect Kodi to Chromecast through iPhone device so if you are here for that then this is not for you.

We have two methods through the Android devices and one through PC or Mac. Here is it how

• Using Kodi in the background on your android device (Recommend Method)
• Using Chromecast app on your android device
• Using Chromecast app on your PC or Mac device

1. Using Kodi in the background on your Android Device (Recommend Method) :

We recommend to use this method because it will save your device’s battery life. This is a long method in comparison to other two but at the end of the guide, this will be the best method for you to Install Kodi on Chromecast Stick.

Require apps and file for this method:

• You’ll need ES File Explorer, Kodi and LocalCast Apps Installed on your android device.

Download PlayerFactoryCore.xml File by Clicking here.

Step 1 :  

• Open ES File Explorer
• Go to Setting menu
• Select Display Setting
• Find and enable Show hidden files 

Step 2 :

• Go to Download Folder
• Copy this file PlayerFactoryCore.xml
• Follow this path Android >>>> Data >>>>> org.xbmc.kodi  >>>> Files >>>> .Kodi  >>>>> Userdata Folder
• Paste the copied file on Userdata Folder

Step 3 :

• Open Kodi and Play any video. Now Kodi will automatically load Local cast which you have already installed. [Kodi will ask if you have more casting apps installed]
• Now choose your Chromecast device and select Play  [Use add to queue if you want to add video on playlist]
• You can minimize the Localcast app and Lock the device for long battery life.

2. Cast Kodi on Chromecast using Chromecast App:

This is the very simple method to get Kodi on Chromecast.

Require apps for this method :

You’ll need Kodi and official Google cast apps installed on your android device

Steps for the guide :  

• Open Google Cast app
• Find the main menu from top left side
• Select Cast Screen/Audio
• Ignore prompt and select Ok
• Now select your Chromecast device
• Open Kodi and enjoy the Video  [Don’t take calls or lock screen during streaming]

3. Using Chromecast app on your PC or Mac device :

Require apps for this method :

Install Kodi on PC or Mac by clicking here

Install Google Chrome by clicking here

Download Google Cast Chrome extension by clicking here

Install Chromecast Client by clicking here [Only if you are the first time windows user] 

Steps for Guide : 

• Open Chrome
• Click on Google Cast extension
• Click on Cast
• Click Cast this tab
• Find and Select Cast screen/window (experimental)
• Open Kodi and You’re done.

Also Check: Easiest Method to Install Kodi on Firestick 2018.

That’s all for now. I’ll back with some new useful stuff.

Thank you.