Amazon Freevee is one of the best free streaming options out there — solid library, no subscription needed, just ads. If you’re a Kodi user, you’ve probably wondered whether you can pull Freevee into your setup instead of switching apps every time. The good news is you can. The process takes a few minutes and doesn’t require anything complicated.
Here’s exactly how to do it.
What You Need Before Getting Started
Before jumping into the installation, a few things need to be in place first.
Requirements:
- A working Kodi installation (version 19 Matrix or later recommended)
- An Amazon account — free to create if you don’t have one
- Unknown sources enabled in Kodi settings (required for third-party add-ons)
To enable unknown sources:
- Open Kodi and go to Settings (gear icon)
- Click System
- Go to Add-ons
- Toggle Unknown Sources to on
- Accept the warning prompt
That’s the only setup step most people miss. Once that’s done you’re ready to install.
How to Install Freevee on Kodi Step by Step
Freevee isn’t available as a native Kodi add-on from the official repository, so you’ll need to install it through a third-party repository. The most reliable method uses the Crew repository, which includes the Amazon Freevee add-on.
Step 1 — Add the Repository Source
- Go to Settings → File Manager
- Click Add Source
- Select None and type in the repository URL:
https://team-crew.github.io - Name it something like “Crew” and hit OK
Step 2 — Install the Repository
- Go back to the Kodi home screen
- Click Add-ons → Add-on Browser (box icon at top left)
- Select Install from ZIP file
- Find the Crew source you just added
- Select the ZIP file and wait for the install confirmation notification
Step 3 — Install from the Repository
- Click Install from Repository
- Select The Crew Wizard
- Go to Video Add-ons
- Find Amazon Freevee in the list
- Click Install and wait for it to complete
Step 4 — Launch and Sign In
- Go to Add-ons → Video Add-ons
- Open Amazon Freevee
- Sign in with your Amazon account credentials when prompted
Once signed in you’ll have full access to the Freevee library directly inside Kodi — no app switching needed.
Troubleshooting Common Freevee on Kodi Issues
If something doesn’t go smoothly, these are the most common issues and how to fix them:
1. Add-on not installing:
- Double-check the repository URL was entered correctly — a single typo breaks it
- Make sure Unknown Sources is actually toggled on
- Restart Kodi and try again
2. Playback not working:
- Install the Widevine DRM component if Kodi prompts you — Freevee requires it for protected content
- Go to Settings → Player and make sure your video player settings aren’t blocking streams
3. Sign-in loop or authentication error:
- Clear the add-on data by going to Add-ons → Amazon Freevee → Information → Clear Data
- Try signing in again with your Amazon credentials
4. Content not loading:
- Check your internet connection speed — Freevee streams need a stable connection of at least 5 Mbps
- Try switching your DNS to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) if specific content won’t load
5. Add-on showing as outdated:
- Go back to The Crew repository and check for an updated version
- Kodi add-ons for streaming services update frequently as services change their APIs
Once it’s running cleanly, Freevee inside Kodi works well. You get the full content library, ad-supported playback, and everything lives inside your existing Kodi setup without needing a separate device or app.
