By skyforbes 
At first glance, Kodi is a simple app. When you run it for the first time, nothing looks too complicated or seems too confusing.
And if you’re happy just to use the software at a very basic level, that’s all good: Kodi is easy to set up and use. But once you scratch below the surface and delve into some of Kodi’s most powerful features, you’re entering a confusing world of acronyms, jargon, and long phrases.
Whether you’re a Kodi newbie who’s considering switching to the app for all your home theater needs, or a Kodi veteran who wants to brush up on some essential terms, keep reading. Here’s our comprehensive guide to everything Kodi.
A Is for Add-Ons
Add-ons are plugins for Kodi. When you install Kodi, it’s empty. You need to populate it with content and services. You’ll find add-ons for lots of popular internet services like YouTube, Hulu, Spotify, and Pandora Radio — but beware, they are also the home of all the illegal content that could potentially land you in trouble with the law.
B Is for Builds
A Kodi build is a way for beginners to get up and running quickly. Builds package add-ons, shortcuts, and themes together into a single install. But they’re not right for everyone. Poor builds can have lots of broken content and outdated add-ons.
C Is for Code
Kodi is free and open source. As such, anyone can use, copy, study, and change the software. All the source code is available on the GitHub page. The main code base includes several coding languages, while most of the add-ons rely on Python and XML. If you’re an expert in those languages, get creating!
D Is for DLNA
DLNA compatibility is present throughout Kodi. You can receive and play any DLNA content you push to the app, browse DLNA media sources, share libraries between DLNA devices, and even use Kodi to control DLNA devices.
E Is for Everything
Kodi is the most versatile home theater app you’ll find. It can work with almost any type of media and any file format. Check the image below for a complete list.
F Is for Fully Loaded
Fully loaded boxes are at the center of the ongoing debate surrounding Kodi’s legality. You’ll often find them advertised on sites like eBay and Craigslist with the promise of free movies or free sports. The boxes are poor quality compared with some of the best boxes available. Using them could even land you a jail term, depending on the laws where you live.
G Is for Game Controllers
You can control Kodi using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen, but the app was originally designed to be used with a TV remote. If you’ve not got a compatible TV remote, try using your games console controller instead. Kodi supports PlayStation 4 controllers, NVidia Shield controllers, and Xbox 360 controllers, among others.
H Is for Help
The nature of Kodi means things can and do go wrong. When that happens, just make sure you’ve got your log file ready to show to community experts. You can enable the log file by going to Settings > System > Logging.
I Is for iOS
Of all the devices, operating systems, and platforms in the world, the only one that Kodi struggles to run on is iOS (who saw that coming?). There is a workaround if you’re desperate to get the app on your iDevice, but it’s not a simple process, and lots of users say functionality is limited.
J Is for JeOS
JeOS stands for “Just Enough Operating System.” It’s a catch-all term for any implementation of Kodi on a dedicated device. Done properly, it’ll feel like a professional set-top box, it’ll receive timely OTA updates, and will mostly hide the underlying operating system from its users. OpenELEC, LibreELEC, OSMC, GeeXboX, Xbian, and Buildroot all qualify as JeOS distros.