How to Install the FEN Kodi Addon [2024] (2024)

Last Updated on January 29, 2024 by Tim Wells

In this article, we’ll explore the FEN Kodi addon. We’ll review it and give you an idea of what you can expect when you install it. Then, we’ll cover how to install the FEN Kodi addon on your NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast, FireStick, and Android TV Box.

Since FEN isn’t available in Team Kodi’s official repository, you might be wondering whether it’s safe or legal.

We’ll address these questions and more as we examine this popular live-streaming addon.

This guide offers a step-by-step tutorial with screenshots to help you through the installation process. All screenshots are from a Chromecast with Google TV.

However, the process is identical on other devices such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick, NVIDIA Shield TV, Windows PC, and smart televisions running Android TV and Google TV.

What is the FEN Kodi Addon?

FEN is a popular Kodi addon and part of Tikipeter’s Repository. It specializes in streaming movies and TV shows from premium sources such as Easynews, Furk, Real Debrid, Premiumize, and All Debrid.

It features its own favorites list, customizable menus, extra information screens for movies and shows, a context menu with various options, cloud storage management, Trakt.tv support, and more.

FEN uses a scrapers package called CocoScrapers, which is also used by Umbrella, another highly-regarded Kodi addon.

FEN requires a premium account from Easynews, Furk, Real Debrid, Premiumize, or All Debrid to access its content, which includes file hosting websites, cached torrents, Usenet files, and cloud storage. Cached torrents are fetched by Debrid providers, ensuring your IP address is never exposed to the P2P network.

Some alternatives to FEN include Umbrella, Seren, Elementum, Scrubs v2, and The Crew, all offering various content options and features for streaming movies and TV shows.

Is FEN Safe to Use?

Before installing the FEN Kodi addon, it’s a good idea to scan their repository URL to make sure there are no suspicious files or malware. Since FEN is part of the TikiPeter repository, we’ll be scanning their GitHub repository URL.

You can do that for free with a service called VirusTotal.

This screenshot of the scan results shows that VirusTotal did not find anything suspicious in the TikiPeter repository URL.

However, you should still protect yourself when streaming content from unverified third-party add-ons like FEN.

As we’ll see later during the installation process, Kodi will warn users that third-party add-ons will be given access to personal data stored on the device.

Therefore, I recommend using a VPN to protect your online activity from being tracked by your Internet Service Provider.

After installing a VPN, you can follow the steps to install the FEN Kodi addon through their repository.

How to Install the FEN Kodi Addon

In this tutorial, we will start with a clean installation of Kodi 20 Nexus and install the FEN addon.

Since this is a clean install of Kodi, I haven’t installed any other addons on this particular device or even set up my media library.

Even if this is the only thing you want to use Kodi for, follow these instructions, and you’ll be up and running with the FEN addon in only a few minutes.

Step 1: Enable Addons from Unknown Sources

With every new installation, Team Kodi includes its official repository. It contains hundreds of different addons to change the look & feel and add new video sources, backgrounds, or utilities like checking the Kodi log files.

It’s enough to give you a good start.

Unfortunately, many popular addons aren’t in the official Kodi repository. We first need to enable addons from unknown sources to install addons from other repositories.

First, go to theSettings menu. You can get there from the gear icon on the left-hand menu or theAdd-onstab.

Click onSettings, as shown below.

Then, on theSettings/Systemmenu, scroll down to theAdd-onssection.

I’m in the Standard menu settings, as seen in the image below. But even the Basic level of settings will allow you to enable Unknown Sources, so you don’t need to change anything.

A menu box will appear as soon as you click on the Unknown Sources toggle switch.

Kodi add-ons inherit the same rights and permissions as Kodi itself. This includes access to your device’s files and network connections.

Even if you don’t store personal data on your Kodi box, never install an add-on you don’t trust.

Once youclick Yeson that message box, the toggle switch turns white. Then you’re able to install FEN, as well as any other unofficial Kodi addon.

Step 2: Add TikiPeter’s Repository File Source

Installing the FEN addon is a three-part process.

First, we need to add the location of TikiPeter’s repository file before we can install the FEN addon.

First, go to theSettings/Systemmenu and click on theFile Managericon.

Most of the time, we use the File Manager screen to point Kodi to the locations of our media library. This time, we will tell it where the repository file is located.

Click onAdd Sourceto continue.

Highlight<None>and click on it to add a custom source.

This screen lets you input a specific file path on your device or a network. We will use the network URL for TikiPeter’s GitHub page in this case.

GitHub is a website where a team of developers can store the code they’re working on so that everyone can access the most up-to-date source code, no matter where they’re working.

Type in the following URL and click OK:

https://tikipeter.github.io/packages

Next,create a name for this media source. This can be anything you want, so I named mine ‘FEN.’

ClickOKto continue.

Once you type in the URL location and source name, clickOKto finish this step.

Step 3: Install TikiePeter’s Repository from Zip File

In the previous section, we told Kodi where to find TikiPeter’s repository file.

Now let’s go ahead and install it.

Go back to the System menu andclick on the Add-ons icon.

Next, clickInstall From Zip File.

A popup window will appear, reminding you that any add-ons installed from a zip file will not auto-update. This means you will need to manually update them from time to time.

Click Yesto close that popup box.

The next window shows all of the standard Kodi locations and any custom file locations you’ve specified on that particular device.

For example, if you have a network file share, it will be listed here.

Scroll down until you see the source name you entered in the previous section.

Click on it to continue.

Then click on the repository.tikipeter zip file.

Don’t worry if the version number appears slightly different than you see below. Kodi will automatically pull the latest version from their GitHub site for you.

Kodi will take you back to the main Add-ons menu. After a few seconds, you’ll get a message box that TikiPeter’s repository has been installed.

Step 4: Install the FEN Addon from the Repository

The final step is to install the FEN addon after the repository is installed.

ClickInstall From Repositoryto continue.

As I mentioned, I’m installing FEN on a clean install of Kodi 20 Nexus. The only repositories I have on this device are the official Kodi repository and the one we just installed.

You may have a lot more repositories on your system.

Scroll down until you seeTikiPeter’s Repositoryand click on it.

This brings you to the sub-menu that shows several categories.

FEN is in theVideo Add-onssection, so click on it to continue.

Scroll down until you seeFEN, and click on it to continue.

This brings you to the addon detail page, which looks like app detail pages in the Google Play Store or Aptoide TV. It shows you more details, like any different available versions of the addon and any dependencies that will be installed along with the addon.

ClickInstallto continue.

Depending on your installation, you may have additional addons that are required for FEN to work.

If so, click OK to install those as well.

After a few seconds, you’ll see a popup message that the FEN add-on has been installed.

To launch FEN, go to the Add-ons tab on the left-side menu and click on the FEN icon.

FAQ

Is FEN Working on Kodi?

Yes, FEN is currently working on Kodi and is compatible with the most recent version of the software. Ensure that you have a premium account with one of the supported services (Easynews, Furk, Real Debrid, Premiumize, or All Debrid) to access FEN’s content.

What happened to the FEN Kodi Addon?

FEN was discontinued for a while but was resurrected in mid-2022. The addon has since been updated and improved, with free scrapers removed, making it a debrid-only addon.

How do I search in FEN?

To search in FEN, navigate to the addon’s main menu and select the “Search” option. You can then enter your desired search terms to find movies and TV shows within the addon.

Do I need a VPN to stream content on Kodi with FEN?

Using a VPN is recommended when streaming content on Kodi with FEN, as it helps protect your privacy and maintain your online security.

A VPN encrypts your internet connection, preventing your ISP and other third parties from monitoring your online activities.

What is a Real Debrid account?

A Real Debrid account is a subscription-based service that provides unrestricted access to file hosters and cached torrents.

It enhances the streaming experience by offering high-quality, buffer-free links and faster download speeds. Real Debrid, along with other debrid services like Premiumize and All Debrid, is required to access content on addons like FEN.