iTV Hub on Kodi

There used to be a Kodi addon called ITV Player that allowed users to watch ITV shows live and on-demand. Unfortunately, that addon is no longer available. However, there is another option that provides some of the same functionality, with on-demand streaming (which is currently broken) hopefully receiving a fix in the near future.

Below, we’ll explain which addon we’re talking about, where you can find it, and how to set it all up. Thankfully, it’s quite a simple process, so with our help, you can be live streaming ITV shows in a matter of minutes.

What is Kodi?

Kodi is open-source media center software. It allows users to gather all of their media into one place, eliminating the need for web browsers or multiple proprietary apps. Further, Kodi is extremely customizable, so the right addons can provide just about any type of functionality you can imagine, from automatically syncing your watchlists to automatically finding subtitles or movie posters.

Another major strength is that Kodi is very versatile, with dedicated apps for Windows, Mac, Android, Raspberry Pi, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV.

Warning: Kodi should only be used for content to which you have the legal right to access. Neither the Kodi Foundation nor Comparitech advocates the use of Kodi for piracy.

How to watch ITV shows on Kodi

You might think that with the ITV Player addon out of the picture, there’s no way to stream ITV channels on Kodi. However, that’s not quite correct. One addon, called Catch-Up TV & More, collects free-to-air streams from countries around the world and gathers them in one place. Luckily for us, these include STV and STV+1.

Now, if you live outside of Scotland, you might not have heard of STV. It’s essentially the Scottish regional broadcast of ITV, much like its counterpart, BBC Scotland. However, STV’s content is almost exactly the same as ITV’s. The only real differences are the regional news and some Scottish-created shows like Taggart.

Unfortunately, while every other channel in this addon has a small selection of on-demand content, STV’s is currently broken. However, you can watch live, without even having to login, which is a huge plus. Here’s how to stream STV on Kodi:

  1. From within the main menu of Kodi, click Add-onsKodi addons menu
  2. Select the box icon in the upper-left cornerKodi open box icon
  3. Choose Install from repository, then Kodi Add-on repository
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  4. Select Video add-ons
  5. Choose Catch-Up TV & More, then hit Install
    Catch-Up TV And More
  6. Now, just return to the home screen, open the addon, and find STV in the list of available channels

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Watching TV on Kodi: Frequently Asked Questions

Which UK TV channels can I stream on Kodi?

British fans can stream all kinds of UK TV channels. The iPlayer WWW addon alone provides access to around 10 BBC live streams, and with Catch-Up TV & More, you can watch 25+ more. These include:

  • Dave
  • STV
  • Magic
  • Kerrang
  • Blaze
  • Kiss
  • Drama
  • Sky News
  • Edge Sport
  • Yesterday

Can I watch sports on Kodi?

Absolutely! BBC iPlayer and DAZN are both included in the official Kodi repository and you can find even more sporting content using one of the many free-to-watch IPTV addons like Pluto TV or Catch-Up TV & More.

Needless to say, you can also find Kodi addons full of movies, documentaries, and cartoons, so there really is something for everyone.

Do I need a TV license to watch ITV on Kodi?

British law says that you need a TV License to watch any broadcast live at the same time as it’s being shown on TV. In other words, you don’t need a license if you only watch on-demand content.

Unfortunately, though, the Catch-Up TV & More addon (which is what we use to stream ITV on Kodi) currently has an issue that prevents users from watching on-demand.