Kodi for TizenBrew

A real Kodi client for Samsung Smart TVs via TizenBrew. Connects to your Kodi server via JSON-RPC API (from xbmc/xbmc) to provide full Kodi functionality.

How It Works

This is NOT a Kodi clone — it connects to a real Kodi instance running on your network and uses the official JSON-RPC API to access all Kodi features: library, playback, add-ons, file browsing, favourites, and system control.

Prerequisites

• A Kodi instance running on your network (PC, Raspberry Pi, NAS, etc.)
• In Kodi: Settings → Services → Control → Allow remote control via HTTP must be enabled
• Note the Kodi machine's IP address and HTTP port (default: 8080)

Features

• Real Library Access — Browse actual Movies, TV Shows, Music from your Kodi library with artwork, ratings, plots
• Playback Control — Play media on Kodi server OR stream locally on the TV via HTML5 video
• Full API Coverage — VideoLibrary, AudioLibrary, Player, Playlist, Files, Addons, Favourites, Application, System, Input, GUI
• Real-time Updates — WebSocket connection for instant notifications (now playing, volume changes, library updates)
• File Browser — Browse video/music/picture sources and directories
• Add-ons Browser — View all installed add-ons by category
• System Control — Shutdown, Reboot, Quit Kodi remotely
• Estuary Skin UI — Faithful recreation of Kodi's default skin
• Samsung Remote — Full D-pad, media keys, color buttons, back/menu support
• Auto-reconnect — Saves connection config, auto-connects on launch

Kodi JSON-RPC Methods Used

From xbmc/xbmc/interfaces/json-rpc/schema/methods.json:

| Namespace | Methods | |---|---| | VideoLibrary | GetMovies, GetMovieDetails, GetTVShows, GetSeasons, GetEpisodes, GetRecentlyAddedMovies, GetRecentlyAddedEpisodes | | AudioLibrary | GetArtists, GetAlbums, GetSongs, GetGenres, GetRecentlyAddedAlbums | | Player | Open, PlayPause, Stop, Seek, GetItem, GetProperties, SetSpeed, GoTo, GetActivePlayers | | Playlist | GetItems, Add, Clear | | Files | GetSources, GetDirectory, PrepareDownload | | Addons | GetAddons, ExecuteAddon | | Favourites | GetFavourites | | Application | GetProperties, SetVolume, SetMute, Quit | | System | Shutdown, Reboot, Hibernate, Suspend, GetProperties | | Input | Left, Right, Up, Down, Select, Back, Home, Info, ContextMenu | | GUI | ActivateWindow, ShowNotification | | JSONRPC | Version |

Installation

1. Install TizenBrew v1.3.0+ on your Samsung TV
2. Launch TizenBrew → GREEN button → type package name → GREEN again → Launch Kodi
3. Enter your Kodi server IP and port on the setup screen
4. Browse your real Kodi library

Module Structure

kodi-tizenbrew/
├── package.json          # TizenBrew app module config
├── service.js            # Background service
├── tizen-adapter.js      # Tizen API polyfills for TizenBrew
├── app/
│   └── index.html        # Complete Kodi JSON-RPC client + Estuary UI
└── README.md

Remote Control

| Button | Action | |---|---| | D-pad | Navigate UI | | Enter/OK | Select / Play | | Back | Go back / Close | | Play/Pause | Toggle playback on Kodi server | | Stop | Stop playback | | Info (i) | Show media details | | Menu | Focus sidebar |

Credits

• Kodi / XBMC — JSON-RPC API (GPL-2.0)
• TizenBrew — Samsung TV homebrew platform
• @glenlowland/jellyfin-tizen — TizenBrew module reference
• Built by Aura Projects

License

GPL-2.0