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What is Kodi? Everything you NEED to know about the TV streaming app
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How to install Kodi on a Chromecast
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How to use the Kodi configurator
Kodi may be one of the best streaming platforms available, but it still comes with its fair share of problems.
Like any software that uses the web, Kodi’s performance can be seriously affected if the connection is poor. That’s not good for enjoying watching, especially if you’re watching sports, TV shows, or movies.
While the stream you’ve selected or your Internet connection will play a big role in buffering, there are still several ways to make your streaming service more stable.
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Top Four Ways to Stop Buffering on Kodi
There are several issues that could be affecting your streaming while using Kodi, each of them will be covered separately.
Tip #1: Test your Internet connection
Before delving into the software, the first thing you should do is test your internet connection. Generally, HD content will require a connection speed of at least 10 Mbits/sec. You can visit speedtest.net to measure your current speeds for pings, downloads and uploads. Just paste “Go” once the page loads.
Tip #2: Check Router Location or Mesh Wi-Fi Locations
If your speed is less than 10 Mbits/sec, check that you are not too far from your router. Thick walls can significantly affect Wi-Fi speed and signal strength. If possible, move the router or get closer to it. Also, make sure no other devices are streaming, downloading, or doing other more important tasks that could eat up your bandwidth. Most broadband providers can handle more than one device, but it’s good to rule it out. If there are bandwidth-hogging devices, turn them off.
Solution #3: Adjust Kodi Cache Settings
If you find that your stream is still lagging, it’s worth popping the hood and tweaking your Kodi cache settings.
The cache takes up memory, and since Kodi is designed to run on something as small as a Google Chromecast, it doesn’t use much. However, there is a way to increase the amount of cache Kodi uses, and that is done through the advanced configuration XML file.
Solution #4: Modify Kodi Buffering
Modifying Kodi’s buffering systems requires some pretty basic coding.
- All you need to do is copy the following code into a notepad file and save it as “advanced configuration.xml“without the quotes.
<advancedsettings> <network> <buffermode> 1 </buffermode> <readbufferfactor> 1.5 </readbufferfactor> <cachemembuffersize> 104857600 </cachemembuffersize> </network> </advancedsettings>
- Once completed, you’ll need to place it in your user data file, but the location varies depending on which version of Kodi you’re running.
| Android | android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/ |
| iOS | /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/ |
| linux | ~/.kodi/userdata/ |
| Mac | /Users//Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata/ |
| OpenELEC | /storage/.kodi/userdata/ |
| windows | Home | search ‘%APPDATA%kodiuserdata’ | Get into |
If you have applied all of the fixes above, you should find that Kodi runs smoother and faster than before.
No more buffering
There’s nothing more annoying than buffering when you’re streaming your favorite TV show or movie on Kodi. Fortunately, some simple solutions should be able to fix the problem.
Please note that many plugins contain content that is not officially licensed and accessing such content could be illegal. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with all applicable laws in their country regarding use. Jugo Mobile and Box 20 LLC exclude all liability for such content. We do not tolerate and are not responsible for the infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of third parties and will not be liable to any party as a result of any such content made available. In short, if the content is free but seems too good to be true, it probably is.
