How to Use TV / KODI
Setup Information
We have a "set top box" called Nexus Media Player. It looks like a big hockey puck, so I'll call it the puck. Like a cable box or Roku, the puck plugs into the TV and is basically a small computer. You can control it from your phone using Android TV Remote (links below) or using the slim back remote embossed "Nexus". The Sony TV remote also controls the puck, but won't be part of this tutorial for simplicity. I prefer using the slim black remote for speed, but the app is obviously more convenient.
Android TV Remote:
Button layout
Getting Started
We have a smart TV, but I would recommend using the puck as it is more powerful and flexible. The puck is plugged into HDMI4 on the TV. When inactive, the puck will display beautiful photographs. Pressing any button will stop the screensaver and resume the previously displayed screen before going idle.
From the main menu of the puck, select the KODI app to get started. If you want to watch Netflix, just select the Netflix app instead of KODI at this point.
Photo of Home Screen | Home Screen - KODI app
Basic Usage
With KODI you have three ways to access media: pre-selected titles, browsing, or searching All three of these options are available from the star on the main menu.
Pre-selected: My TV! / My Movies! Use Trakt.tv, sign in ( sunnytulips / crashtheparty ) and search for TV show / movie to add it to our collection 'right now'.
Browsing: Popular TV, Popular Movies, Movie Genres
Search: Dreadfully difficult, but straight forward
KODI Main Menu | Add to Collection (trakt.tv)
Help me
How do I fix the remote?
Press the button on the bottom of the puck under the TV to start "pair mode". TV should show instructions to pair remote: hold left and circle for 5 full seconds (or until TV shows pairing has started).
How do I watch stuff?
The easiest way is to select an option from favorites (star) on KODI main menu. Familiarize yourself wih the Home Screen, KODI Main Menu and remote buttons
How do I Get to the KODI Main Menu?
From anywhere within KODI, just press back button / left arrow 2-3 times. If you go too far back, just locate and select KODI app.
How do I Get to the 'star'?
From KODI Main Menu: DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, SELECT
How do I hide the menu during playback?
Back button / Left Arrow
I'm lost!
Press Home button / circle until you see main menu , check out Getting Started instructions.