Xbox Kodi
Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
About Xbox Kodi
Kodi is a media center listed on the Microsoft Store for Windows and home theater PCs. Formerly known as XBMC Media Center, it provides an entertainment hub for digital media.
You can browse and view videos, photos, podcasts, and music from a hard drive, optical disc, local network, and the internet. It uses a 10-foot user interface intended for living-room use with a remote control as the primary input device. The standard skin is Estuary. The official version does not include media, so users must provide their own content or install third-party plugins.
It suits people who want to play their own media collection on a Windows PC or home theater setup with remote-based navigation and access content from local or remote storage.
Key features
- Browse and play videos, music, photos, and podcasts
- Play media from hard drive, optical disc, and local network
- Access media from the internet using few buttons
- 10-foot interface designed for remote control use
- Install third-party plugins for additional content sources
- Uses Estuary as the standard skin
Best for: People with their own media libraries who want to play them on a Windows home theater PC with a remote.
Good for
- Handles video, music, photos, and podcasts in one place
- Works with local drives, discs, network, and internet sources
- Remote-friendly interface for living-room viewing
Watch out for
- Official version does not include any media or content
- Some addons may not work on Windows 10 S
Xbox Kodi at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Xbox Kodi FAQ
What is Kodi on the Microsoft Store?
It is the Windows version of Kodi media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts.
Does Kodi include movies or music?
No. The official version does not contain content, so you must provide your own files or install third-party plugins.
Can I control Kodi with a remote?
Yes. It uses a 10-foot interface designed for living-room use with a remote control as the primary input device.
Does Kodi work on Windows 10 S?
Yes with core functionality, but the listing notes that some addons may not work.
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