Open-source Cross-platform Multimedia Player KODI with Chinese Settings

Publish: 2020-02-23 | Modify: 2020-02-23

KODI is a cross-platform multimedia player that supports various operating systems such as Windows, OSX, iOS, Android, and Linux. It allows you to integrate videos, images, music, and other content on your local network, making it an essential tool for creating a home theater.

KODI Logo

Installing KODI

Go to the official download page: https://kodi.tv/download and download the client installer for your platform. KODI supports a wide range of platforms, covering almost all current operating systems.

Supported Platforms

Setting up Chinese Language

By default, KODI is installed with an English interface, which may not be convenient for some users. You can follow the steps below to set up the Chinese language.

Click on the settings button on the main interface.

Settings Button

Click on the Interface button in the settings page.

Interface Settings

Click on Fonts under the Skin section to set the font.

Font Settings

Choose Arial based. KODI will automatically exit to the Interface page.

Choose Font

Click on Language under the Regional section to set the language.

Language Settings

Choose Chinese (Simple). KODI will automatically download and install the Chinese language environment. The program may lag during this process.

Choose Language

Once the installation is complete, the setup is finished! The following image shows KODI's interface in Chinese.

Chinese Interface

Note: Make sure to set the font before setting the language to avoid displaying garbled characters.

Adding Videos

Click on Videos on the main interface, then select Files, and click on Add Videos. You can choose to add videos from your local storage or network sources such as SMBA/NFS (KODI also supports HTTPS/WEBDAV, FTP, etc.), making it easy to integrate resources on your local network.

Add Videos

User Experience

KODI also provides support for many third-party plugins (such as Plex), making it a powerful multimedia software. KODI has better support on TV screens, but the small font size on mobile devices may make it less user-friendly. You can explore more features by downloading and using KODI yourself.

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