Streaming Netflix with Kodi can be very convenient, because you get to enjoy all your entertainment and streaming platforms in one place. To use Netflix on Kodi, you need to:
- Install Kodi.
- Download the right Netflix add-on, depending on your Kodi version.
- Install the Netflix add-on manually.
- Add your Netflix login credentials to the add-on.
Once you’ve done this, you can watch Netflix on Kodi. If you’d like to get access to even more series and movies, we recommend you use a VPN. This will give you more content to enjoy while streaming Netflix on Kodi.
For more information about watching Netflix on Kodi and how you can use a VPN to access a bigger Netflix library, read our full article below.
Kodi is an open-source home theater program. Its software can help you access tons of content and countless platforms, all in one beautifully designed place. One of these platforms is Netflix.
Streaming Netflix with the help of Kodi used to be very simple: you’d just download the Netflix add-on from the alelec repository, and you were good to go. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work anymore, because the repository link is broken.
Don’t worry, though. You can still enjoy Netflix with Kodi. Simply follow this step-by-step guide with a new, working link to a good Netflix add-on. Remember that you do need a Netflix subscription in order to be able to watch Netflix on Kodi.
Step 1: Install Kodi
The latest Kodi version is 19.0 has a lot of improved features in its media player, like subtitles, playback, and security. To download this latest version of Kodi, you’ll need to head over to their download page. Once there, choose the platform you want to install Kodi on. You can choose between:
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
- iOS
- MacOS
- tvOS
Download the installation executable and go through the installation wizard as you would with any other application. This means you’ll have to:
- Agree to Kodi’s terms and conditions.
- Choose an installation location.
- Choose whether or not to install C++ packages. Unless you know for sure you’ve already installed the C++ packages that Kodi needs from other sources, just keep this box ticked.
Step 2: Download the Netflix Add-on
Kodi is an open-source media player, so the company that created Kodi isn’t heavily involved in the content you can consume with it. They have some add-ons on their website, like a live news player, but mostly, you’ll use Kodi to consume content through third-party add-ons that add content to your Kodi interface.
Kodi Netflix streaming is no different. You need to download a Netflix add-on, then install it on Kodi. We’ll show you how to do that with the latest Kodi version (19.0). The process is almost the same for the 18 Leia version, although you’ll need a different link. You can find the Netflix add-on for Kodi 18 Leia at the end of this explanation.
- Download the .zip file containing the Netflix add-on.
- Click on the opened box icon in the top left corner of your Kodi interface.
- Choose “Install from zip file“. This will unarchive the installation files.
- Click the opened box icon again.
- Choose “Install from repository”. This will use the unarchived files to install the actual add-on.
- Click on the downloaded add-on file name. It will usually be the name of the add-on’s developer. Clicking it will open a folder.
- In that folder, click on the Netflix add-on. Kodi will start installing Netflix.
- Wait for the installation to finish. The Netflix add-on should be installed on your Kodi.
If you’re using Kodi 18.0 Leia, you’ll go through a similar process, but you’ll need to download this Netflix add-on instead.
Are you using an even older version? You can always browse GitHub for Netflix add-ons that fit your Kodi version. If you can’t find them, we suggest updating to the newest Kodi version your devices support.
Step 3: Sign into Netflix
Once you’ve installed Netflix on your Kodi interface, you can log in with your Netflix account. Without a paid Netflix subscription, you won’t be able to access any Netflix content, including popular shows like You.
A word of caution here: remember that Kodi’s Netflix add-ons are from third parties. If you use them, you’ll need to submit your private login credentials to a third party, which can always be a little uncomfortable. The links we provide in this article are safe, but be careful if you download Netflix add-ons from anywhere else. Make sure they employ some safety measures to keep your password safe. Checking reviews and the official description of the developer can provide some insight into this. If an add-on has no reviews or has been flagged as potentially dangerous by previous users, steer clear of it.
Once you sign in with the help of the Kodi interface, you can enjoy Kodi Netflix streaming with ease. If you want to get the most out of Kodi Netflix streaming, keep reading to see how you can access more content.
Netflix and Regional Restrictions on Shows and Movies
Once you’ve logged into your Netflix account on Kodi, you don’t yet have full access to all the content available on the platform. That is because some TV shows and movies are regionally restricted.
Here’s how that works. Streaming platforms like Netflix function as the middle man between you and a show’s creator or owner. If Netflix wants to stream a specific show to you, it needs permission from the show’s owner to do so. For example, if Netflix wants to distribute the show “The 100” in the UK, they need permission from AMC and the specific rights to distribute it in that specific region.
Distribution rights can typically be bought per country. This means that different platforms, for example, Netflix and Amazon Prime, can own the rights for the same show, but in different places in the world. This is the case for The 100: while Netflix holds the rights to this show in a lot of countries, Amazon Prime is the rightful distributor in the UK.
As you might expect, getting distribution rights for any piece of content can be expensive. So if a streaming platform like Netflix doesn’t think enough people from a country will watch a show to justify its distribution rights, they won’t make that show available in said country. Similarly, Netflix might want the exclusive rights to a certain show in a specific country, but can’t buy them because another platform already owns them.
Why Netflix differs across countries
As a result of these distribution rights, Netflix’s library might look very different, depending on where you are in the world. If you’re in the UK, you won’t find The 100 on Netflix. If you’re in The Netherlands, Supernatural will be unavailable. In Romania, Avatar: The Last Airbender won’t be shown. Generally, Netflix USA is seen as the version of Netflix with the best and most popular library. If you’d like to see what the American version of Netflix has to offer, you can check out this article.
It might seem unfair that different countries don’t have the same access to Netflix, but don’t worry. Just because you can’t watch Avatar: The Last Airbender because it’s not available in your country, this doesn’t mean you can’t watch it on Netflix. If you install a VPN on your device, you can stream any content from Netflix, also on Kodi. There are even some free VPNs that occasionally work with Netflix!
How to Use a VPN with Kodi
A VPN will change your virtual location and secure your internet connection, allowing you to access the internet as if you were in a different country. This means it’ll allow you to access different versions of Netflix on Kodi. You’ll be able to choose from more movies and series, so you’ll never be without entertainment.
There are three ways to set up a VPN on Kodi:
- With a VPN app
- With a Kodi add-on
- Via your router
Below, we’ll shortly explain how you can install a VPN via a Kodi add-on. If you want to find out more about other methods of installation on Kodi, read our article on how to set up a VPN on Kodi.
Installing a VPN via a Kodi add-on
- Choose a VPN provider and create an account. Make sure the VPN of your choice has software that supports the device you wish to install it on. If you don’t know which VPN to choose, we recommend ExpressVPN. You can find more information on ExpressVPN down below.
- Browse the official Kodi add-ons.
- Select your VPN provider. If Kodi doesn’t have an add-on for your chosen VPN, you can install Zomboided, which will help you add any VPN on Kodi.
- Install the add-on.
- Open the VPN add-on.
- Click on “Configuring your VPN” and fill in your login details.
- Click on “Activate“.
You’re now using your VPN within Kodi, meaning you’ll be able to access different Netflix libraries through your Netflix add-on. Simultaneously, all your online traffic through Kodi will be encrypted and protected. To choose different servers and enable or disable your encrypted connection, you’ll need to open the add-on you installed (either Zomboided, or the VPN’s own add-on) and choose from the server locations listed there.
ExpressVPN: the best VPN for Kodi
If you’d like to use a VPN with Kodi to watch Netflix, you’ll have to pick a good VPN provider. Not all providers work with Kodi, and there are only a couple of good ones that will allow you to access foreign Netflix libraries. For streaming Netflix on Kodi, we’d recommend ExpressVPN.
ExpressVPN is a reliable VPN service with fast connection speeds, enhanced security and a large server network to stream content from whatever region you want. Moreover, ExpressVPN works great with Netflix, so you’ll always be able to get access to Netflix USA. It’s easiest to install ExpressVPN on Kodi via Zomboided. Once it’s set up and you’re logged in, all you’ll have to do is choose the right server location, for example “US – New York”, and press connect. Now you can enjoy all content on Netflix US and stream it on Kodi.
- Very easy-to-use VPN
- Perfect for anonymous browsing, downloading, and streaming (i.e., Netflix)
- Thousands of servers in 105 countries
If ExpressVPN is too expensive for your liking, there are some great cheaper alternatives. Services like NordVPN and IPVanish are excellent choices as well. If you want to find out more about these providers and how they work with Kodi, you can read our article on the best VPNs for Kodi.
If you want to find out more about unblocking regional restrictions on Netflix, read our article on Watching Netflix with a VPN.
Final Thoughts
Kodi is an extremely versatile media player that enhances your home entertainment options. If you liked our article on Kodi Netflix streaming, you might want to continue reading by checking out our streaming category.
There, you’ll find a lot of articles on how to unlock regionally restricted content on Netflix and other platforms, as well as information about countless streaming devices and software, like Kodi on your Fire TV Stick, Fire Stick or Roku, or instructions on how to install Kodi on Apple TV.
Setting up Netflix on your Kodi interface can be done in three easy steps. Do you still have questions about this process or anything else related to Kodi Netflix streaming? Check out our frequently asked questions below for a quick answer. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to leave us a comment.
Yes, you can stream Netflix on Kodi, as long as you download the right Netflix add-on from the links in our article about the topic. While access to Netflix doesn’t require Kodi, it’s useful to pair it with Kodi so that you have access to all of your streaming platforms in one place.
To stream Netflix on Kodi, you have to:
- Install Kodi.
- Download the right Netflix add-on.
- Install it from your own zip repository.
- Log in to Netflix on Kodi.
If you’re not sure how to go about each of the steps, make sure you read our article about Kodi Netflix streaming. There, you’ll find detailed information on how to set up Netflix on Kodi.
Since it has dedicated streaming features and enhanced protection, we recommend you use ExpressVPN with Kodi. ExpressVPN is a solid VPN service with fast connections, a big network, and dedicated streaming features. This makes it a perfect choice for open source home theater software.
If you want to know what other VPNs work well with Kodi, read our article about the best Kodi VPN.
Can netflix add on on Kodi download movies ?
Currently, you cannot legally download Netflix movies from Kodi.