Install Kodi TTS on Linux
Prerequites:
- Recent Linux
- Kodi 20 (Nexus) or Kodi 21 (Omega)-preferred
Install Private Kodi Repository
In order to simplify the installation of the latest Kodi TTS builds, a private Addon Repository was created. You only need to install the Repository Addon once. It will inform you of any updates.
- To install the repository, first Download the repository addon .zip file.
- Next, from Kodi, in Kodi, go to Settings -> Add-ons -> Add-on browser -> Install from zip file.
- You may get a warning about installing software from strangers. Follow the instructions to enable installing addons from a .zip file.
Installing Kodi TTS
After the repository has installed, install Kodi TTS from that repository by navigating to Settings -> Add-ons -> Add-on browser -> Install from repository
- Choose Kodi TTS repository
- Choose Services
- Choose Kodi Screen Reader
- Kodi will inform you that several other addons will be installed, including an addon pydevd that is not available. Press Enter to start the installation.
- The installation will take up to a minute as it downloads addons and installs them
Kodi TTS First Run
When Kodi TTS runs for the first time it performs several setup tasks:
- Several windows will quickly flash by an dissapear
- Kodi should begin voicing its progress. A notification will be read before each step, each taking about five seconds to read. The installation/modification of a basic keymap named service.kodi.tts.keyboard.xml will be announced.
- Next, it will announce that Hint Text is enabled.
- Finally, TTS announces that the Configuration Dialog will be displayed.