eg Artists, Albums, Genre, etc Not available in File Mode Update library Scans the library for newly added Music Files Not available in File Mode Party Mode Party Mode is context sensitive. Available options differ between categories Order Once the Sort by is selected, do you want the order Ascending or Descending Filter Allows you to filter (aka Search) your list on certain criteria which differ between Categories. Not available in File Mode Sort by Select how the list of Music is sorted. If Party mode is deactivated, the entries below Party Mode will not be available.Īvailable Options ViewType Change current library view. The image to the right shows the Sidebar Menu with Party Mode activated. It is similar to using the File Browser in your operating system to navigate your music files in the folder structure you created. Using File Mode is a very limited way of using the Music Library. You are able to create your own Category Nodes by selecting Edit Nodes in the Left Sideblade Menu or in the Settings menu. From this screen you select how to navigate your music library eg.

Selecting Music from the main menu will display the default Music Category list as shown in Image 2. The information displayed on the Music Home Screen is as follows: In this image we have highlighted the Music menu option and the right portion of the screen is displaying the Music Home Screen. The left quarter of the screen shows the vertical menu and the remainder of the screen shows the Home Screen for the selected menu item. This image displays the Kodi Home Screen with a scanned library. The Music section of Kodi can be accessed from the Kodi Home Screen as seen in this image. If you have not already completed this step, the Library mode will be unavailable to you.Įither follow the Create your Music Library Guide or read File Mode below. To use the Library mode you must, at a minimum, have Scanned your music into the library. If you are using a keyboard, shortcuts can be found here. Using a keyboard is possible, but can be awkward at times. Kodi is primarily designed to be used with a correctly programmed remote control. If you have not already setup your library then you are strongly urged to follow the Music setup guide here. This page will provide information to navigate around the music section and the various ways to play your music.

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