Table of Content
- 1 How to install TAZ Add-on on Kodi
- 1.1 1- Open Kodi
- 1.2 2- Go to Settings
- 1.3 3- Select System
- 1.4 4- Select Add-ons
- 1.5 5- Enable Unknown Sources
- 1.6 6- Confirm Warning Pop-up
- 1.7 7- Go to File Manager
- 1.8 8- Select Add source
- 1.9 9- Select <None>
- 1.10 10- Enter repository source
- 1.11 11- Enter Name
- 1.12 12- Save this media source
- 1.13 13- Go to Add-ons
- 1.14 14- Select Package Installer
- 1.15 15- Select Install from zip file
- 1.16 16- Select the Source folder
- 1.17 17- Select the Zip file
- 1.18 18- Select Install from repository
- 1.19 19- Open Repository folder
- 1.20 20- Open Video Add-ons folder
- 1.21 21- Select the Add-on
- 1.22 22- Select Install
- 1.23 23- Select OK
- 1.24 24- Select Taz
- 1.25 25- Select Open
- 1.26 26- Close the Popup
Here I am back with another Kodi Add-on tutorial. You’ll see the step-by-step process to install TAZ Kodi Add-on on Firestick. However, the same steps also work for other Kodi platforms, such as - Android TV Box, Android Phones/Tablets, Windows PC, macOS, etc. TAZ is yet another Exodus Fork for Kodi 18.5 (Leia) with updated scripts and codes to pull out a wide range of HD movies and tv shows.
Exodus is the most popular and widely used add-on among Kodi users. Lot’s of other developers copied the source code of Exodus and launched new add-ons. Such add-ons are called Kodi Exodus Fork.
TAZ is one of the similar add-on with updated codes and scripts. It has got a bigger library of movies and tv shows that Kodi users can watch at no cost.
That’s why I brought this TAZ add-on installation tutorial for you…
TAZ Add-on User-Interface & Features -
You’ll get similar interface as Exodus with following categories -
- Movies
- TV Shows
- My Movies
- My TV Shows
- New Episodes
- New Movies
- Search
Apart from it, TAZ Add-on allow you to authenticate your Real-Debrid and Trakt account.
Let’s go to the installation process…
How to install TAZ Add-on on Kodi
You need to follow these steps to install TAZ Add-on on Kodi -
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1- Open Kodi
First of all, turn on your device where Kodi is installed and launch Kodi to proceed further. Firestick users can launch Kodi by going to Settings> Applications> Manage Installed Applications> Select Kodi> Launch.
2- Go to Settings
You can see three icons in the top left corner. Click on the Gear icon to open Kodi Settings.
3- Select System
At the bottom-right corner, you can see System settings. Just select that option.
4- Select Add-ons
From the left side menu, select Add-ons option.
5- Enable Unknown Sources
In order to install any third-party Kodi addons, we need to enable the Unknown Source option. Click on that Enable/Disable icon.
6- Confirm Warning Pop-up
A warning popup will appear on your device screen, click on Yes to confirm. It’s always recommended to install only trusted add-ons on Kodi to avoid any data theft.
Also, we strongly recommend you to ALWAYS use a good VPN while using any third-party Kodi add-ons. I’m using Express VPN on Kodi, Firestick, PC, and Smartphone. It’s #1 VPN in terms of speed and security.
7- Go to File Manager
Once you enabled the Unknown Sources, go back and select the File manager option to add a media or plugin source.
8- Select Add source
In order to install any third-party add-ons, we need to provide the source URL in the File Manager section. Click on the Add source option to enter the repository address.
9- Select <None>
You can see, there’s no media source specified. Click on <None> option to edit the source.
10- Enter repository source
In order to install TAZ Addon for Kodi, type this URL- http://octopus246.esy.es/octopus/
11- Enter Name
Specify the name of this source. Enter TAZ.
12- Save this media source
Check all the information here and save this media source. To save this source, select the OK button.
13- Go to Add-ons
Exit from the File Manager and select Add-ons option from the left side menu.
14- Select Package Installer
At the top-left corner, you can see three icons. Select the Package Installer option as shown below.
15- Select Install from zip file
Now you can install any Kodi Addon from third-party sources. Select Install from zip file option to install a repository/addons scripts bundle.
16- Select the Source folder
I named it TAZ at Step #11. So, I’ll select this source folder.
17- Select the Zip file
You’ll see a Zip file available on your screen. This zip file contains all scripts of this Repository. Select the repository.octopus-0.1.61.zip file to install.
18- Select Install from repository
Wait for a few seconds until this repository zip installed on your device. You’ll get a notification at the top-right corner. If notification appeared, select Install from repository option.
19- Open Repository folder
You’ll see all the installed repository here. Select the repository folder to go to Add-ons installation.
20- Open Video Add-ons folder
Lot’s of options will appear on your Kodi screen. Select the Add-ons folder to jump to the Add-ons list.
21- Select the Add-on
Select the Taz to install on your device.
22- Select Install
The Kodi Addon is now ready to install. Click the Install button to move forward.
23- Select OK
Some additional add-ons and scripts will be installed on your Kodi. Select OK to start the installation process.
Wait for a few seconds, the add-on and scripts will be installed automatically. You’ll get a notification after installation is completed.
Now you can open this addon from the Video Add-ons list. Go back to Kodi> select Add-ons> open Video Add-ons> and launch the Taz. Or you can directly open it from the installation page also.
But, before opening this Add-on, I strongly recommend you to hide your IP Address and Location with Express VPN, else you may face legal problems.
24- Select Taz
You can see a ✓ (checkmark) icon on the left side of the Taz folder. It means this Add-on has been completely installed on your Kodi. Now select this folder to launch it.
25- Select Open
You can directly launch this Kodi addon from here. Else, go to your Video Add-ons list and select Taz to launch it.
26- Close the Popup
You’ll get a popup regarding its updates and information. All the bug fixes are listed there along with the last updated date. Close this popup to start using TAZ addon on Kodi.
