Kodi Keyboard Shortcuts Guide for the Latest Version Available

Kodi, a versatile media player, enhances user experience significantly with its extensive array of keyboard shortcuts. Mastering these shortcuts can transform your media consumption, making it more efficient and enjoyable. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the latest Kodi keyboard shortcuts.

Up Arrow: Navigate up through the menu items.
Down Arrow: Navigate down through the menu items.
Left Arrow: Scroll left in menus and lists.
Right Arrow: Scroll right in menus and lists.
Enter: Select the highlighted item.
M: Open the side menu in the default skin.
Esc: Return to the previous menu or home screen.

Media Playback Controls

P: Play the selected media.
Space Bar: Toggle between play and pause.
F: Fast forward the media playback.
R: Rewind the media playback.
Right Arrow: Skip forward 30 seconds.
Left Arrow: Skip back 30 seconds.
Z: Change the aspect ratio of the video.
X: Stop the media playback.
Y: Switch between and choose your player.

Volume and Audio Controls

Plus (+): Increase the volume.
Minus (-): Decrease the volume.
F8: Mute the audio playback.
A: Adjust the audio delay to sync audio and video.

Subtitle and Display Controls

T: Toggle subtitles on/off.
Ctrl + T: Change the position of the subtitles.
*\*: Toggle between full-screen and windowed mode. For Mac users, use Cmd + F.

Live TV and Radio Controls

H: View Live TV channels window.
J: View Radio Channels Window.
K: View Live TV Recordings Window.
Zero (0): Toggle between the last two TV channels you viewed.
I: View information about the selected TV show.
B: Schedule recordings on live TV.

C: Open the Contextual Menu, providing options like "Play," "Add to Queue," and "Mark as Watched".
S: Display the shutdown menu and exit Kodi (or hibernate the host system).
Ctrl + S: Capture a screenshot. For Mac users, use Cmd + S.

Platform-Specific Shortcuts

For Windows

Windows Key: Access an option on your system outside of Kodi without exiting it.
Win + M: Minimize Kodi to the taskbar.

For Mac

Cmd + Q: Quit Kodi immediately.
Cmd + M: Minimize Kodi to the dock.

Additional Tips for Customization

If you need more customized shortcuts, you can use the Keymap Editor addon. This allows you to set custom keyboard shortcuts to open specific parts of the program, such as pressing ALT + R to get to Radio stations or CTRL + M for the Movie library.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Go Back in Kodi?

To go back to the previous screen in Kodi, simply click/tap on the back button or press the Esc key.

How to Minimize Kodi?

To minimize Kodi on Windows, press Win + M. On Mac, use Cmd + M.

By mastering these keyboard shortcuts, you can navigate Kodi more efficiently, enhancing your overall media consumption experience.