How to Browse the Internet with Kodi

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Kodi is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool for streaming media. It’s available on a wide range of devices, from computers to phones to smart TVs, and its open-source nature means it can be tailored to your needs. One of Kodi’s most impressive features is its web browser, which allows you to browse the internet directly from within the Kodi interface.

The web browser in Kodi is powered by Web Viewer, an add-on that provides a linear text web browser experience. Web Viewer displays the text of the website in the order it is found in the HTML, so webpages won’t look as attractive as they do in a regular browser. However, you can still follow links, view images, stream video or audio links, add bookmarks, and more.

The setup process for using the Kodi web browser is simple. All you need to do is launch Web Viewer from Program add-ons, after which a web browser interface will pop up in Kodi. Then move your cursor over the URL box and click on it; type in the URL of the webpage you’d like to visit; and click OK from the lower-right side. If you’re trying to watch videos on Kodi with Chromecast-enabled devices (like Android phones), all you have to do is open up “The Chromecast app” on your device and select the “Cast screen/audio” option and follow the instructions to connect with Chromecast. Then just find whatever video you want to watch through Kodi and press “Play”.

Kodi’s web browser provides an easy way for users to access content without having to leave their current app or switch between different programs. So if you’re looking for a quick way to browse websites without having to open up another browser window or tab, give it a try!

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Can Kodi Be Used as a Web Browser?

Yes, there is a web browser available for Kodi. The Web Viewer Kodi Add-on is a linear text web browser that displays the text of websites in the order it is found in the HTML. This means that web pages may not look great, but you can still follow links, view images, stream video or audio links, add bookmarks, and more. Additionally, you can customize the settings to make your browsing experience more smooth and more responsive.

Adding a Web Browser to Kodi

To add a web browser to Kodi, you need to install the Web Viewer add-on. The Web Viewer add-on is available in the Program add-ons section of the Kodi Add-on Browser. Once you have installed it, launch Web Viewer from the Program add-ons section and a web browser interface will appear in Kodi. To use it, move the cursor over the URL box and click on it, type in the URL of the webpage you like to visit and click OK from the lower-right side.

Enabling the Web Interface on Kodi

To enable the web interface on Kodi, start by opening Kodi and navigating to System (gear icon) > Service Settings > Control. Once in the Control section, enable the setting for ‘Allow remote control via HTTP’. After this is enabled, check that the Web Interface section has the Kodi web interface – Chorus2 selected. With these steps complete, you will have enabled the Web Interface on Kodi.

Conclusion

Kodi’s Web Viewer add-on is a great way to browse the internet on your Kodi device. It displays web pages in text form, making it easy to view content and follow links. The Web Viewer also supports streaming video and audio, bookmarks, and connecting to Chromecast devices. This allows users to stream content from their Kodi device to their TV or another device. With its straightforward user interface and support for streaming media, Kodi’s Web Viewer is a great way for users to access the internet without leaving their couches.

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James Walker

James Walker has a deep passion for technology and is our in-house enthusiastic editor. He graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and loves to test the latest gadgets and play with older software (something we’re still trying to figure out about himself). Hailing from Iowa, United States, James loves cats and is an avid hiker in his free time.