Nintendo Switch is a compact and the most sophisticated gaming console. Apart from gaming, the Switch can be used as a streaming device to watch movies, series, and TV shows. The Nintendo eShop is the App Store for Nintendo to install games and streaming apps. But, when it comes to streaming apps, Nintendo Switch has been strictly restricting them since its launch. Some of the popular streaming apps are available in the Nintendo eShop, namely YouTube and Hulu. As of now, Kodi is unavailable for the Nintendo Switch.
But there is a way to get Kodi on Nintendo Switch. You have to jailbreak the Nintendo Switch console. Kodi is a simple media player to stream content through Addons. It is accessible on a wide range of devices. You can customize the media player for your convenience with multiple options.
How to Access Kodi on Nintendo Switch
It is possible to run Android OS on Switch consoles through jailbreaking. The process of jailbreaking has its own pros and cons. Before getting into the jailbreaking process, check for its consequences.
You can’t simply jailbreak every Nintendo Switch console. You can jailbreak only the consoles that run on Nintendo Switch 3.0 software and above.
But, if you are using 3.0 or below versions, you can jailbreak the console and install Android OS to your console. If you don’t know how to jailbreak your Nintendo Consoles, check our guide on how to Jailbreak Nintendo Switch. If you use Lineage OS for jailbreaking, you can install Android OS on Nintendo Switch.
After adding Android OS, you can download the Kodi apk from the official website and install it on your console. Now, you can run Kodi and add free streaming add-ons without any trouble. If it is needed, you can connect the Kodi to VPN for secure streaming.
But you have to understand that this process may take longer time in streaming the content. Once you have Kodi on your Switch, you can watch live TV channels, movies, series, TV shows, and more for almost free. The popular Kodi Addons are Shadow, Rising Tides, The Oath, Xumo, Tubi, and many more.
FAQ
The Nintendo Switch doesn’t support Kodi in its e-shop. Yet, you can get Kodi on your Switch through Jailbreaking.
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