Enable Subtitles Kodi 17 - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Are you tired of watching movies or TV shows without subtitles on Kodi? Worry no more! In this article, we'll walk you through a simple and easy-to-follow guide to enable subtitles in Kodi 17.

Why Enable Subtitles?

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Enabling subtitles can be incredibly helpful for several reasons:

1. Accessibility: For individuals with hearing impairments or those learning new languages.

2. Enhanced viewing experience: Subtitles can help viewers follow dialogue more easily, especially during fast-paced scenes or when the audio quality is poor.

Prerequisites

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Before we begin, make sure you have the following requirements met:

1. Kodi 17 (or higher) installed on your device.

2. Internet connectivity to download and update add-ons.

Step-by-Step Guide: Enable Subtitles in Kodi 17

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### Step 1 - Install OpenSubtitles Addon

To enable subtitles, we'll need the OpenSubSubtitle addon for Kodi. Follow these steps:

1. Launch Kodi on your device.

2. Navigate to System > Addons (or Manage Packages depending on your platform).

3. Select Install from repository or Get more addons if it's not already visible.

### Step 4 - Install OpenSubtitles Addon

Once you're in the Kodi add-on repository, follow these steps:

1. Scroll down and select Video-addons.

2. Find OpenSubtitles-Addon by clicking on its icon or name.

3. Select Install to download and install the addon.

### Step 5 - Configure OpenSubtitles Addon

After successful installation, you'll see a notification: 'Add-on Enabled'. Now let's configure it:

1. Launch Kodi again if necessary.

2. Go back to System > Addon settings (or Manage Packages) and find the newly installed OpenSubTitles-Addon.

### Step 6 - Enter Login Details

To fully utilize OpenSubtitles, you'll need a username and password. Follow these steps:

1. Select OpenSubTitle Settings from within Kodi.

2. In the subsequent window, click on 'Get new API key' if prompted.

3. You will be redirected to your browser where you can complete registration and obtain an API key.

### Step 7 - Configure Subtitle Preferences

Now that we have our OpenSubtitles account set up, let's configure some additional settings:

1. Go back to Kodi home by pressing the Back button on your remote control or device.

2. Navigate to System > Addons (or Manage Packages) again.

### Step 8 - Finalize Subtitle Setup

We're almost done! Follow these final steps:

1. Select 'OpenSubTitles-Addon' from the list of installed add-ons if necessary.

2. Click on its gear icon to access addon settings once more.

3. In the subsequent window, navigate through each tab and make any desired changes as needed.

Troubleshooting

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If you're experiencing issues with OpenSubtitles not downloading subtitles or failing to enable altogether:

1. Try restarting Kodi completely by pressing 'System > Restart' on your remote control or device.

2. If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the OpenSubTitles-Addon following steps 3-5 above.

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That's it! With these simple instructions, you should now be able to enable subtitles in Kodi 17 using the OpenSubtitles addon. Enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows with ease!

Remember that availability of certain features or add-ons may vary depending on your region due to copyright restrictions. Always ensure you're accessing content through official channels whenever possible.

Happy watching!

Enable subtitles kodi 17