

When the user logs in they’ll see a “home screen.” This home screen has several sections the user is able to click on and go to: Pictures, Videos, Music, Programs, etc. These folders can easily be played on the system. When a user browses “Videos,” they’ll see a clickable folder which brings up the media added from an external device. Once the directory that holds the files is found, add it, give the directory a name and press the OK button to save it. Now that the device is selected within Kodi, the interface will ask the user to browse for the individual directory on the device with the media files using the media center’s file browser tool.

This is a good option for those who don’t understand how to find mount points. Any external device, including DVDs/CDs, will show up there and can be accessed directly. Usually these devices are placed in “/run.” Alternatively, go back to the page where you clicked on “Add videos…” and click on the device there. OpenELEC automatically mounts external devices (like USB, DVD data discs, etc.), and it can be added by browsing for the folder’s mount point. From here it is possible to add new media sources (both internal and external). On the next page click “Add videos…” This will take the user to the Kodi add-media screen. In this guide we’ll focus on adding videos.Ĭlick the “Video” option on the home screen to go to the videos area. Adding media for Photos, Music, etc., is the same process. To add media to OpenElec (Kodi), first select the section that you want to add media to. It is advised that you turn these settings on, as this will make it easier to remotely transfer media files as well as gain command-line access. On the next “Welcome to OpenELEC” screen, the user must configure various sharing settings (SSH and Samba).
