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How to Setup Subtitles for Kodi Addons

This guide will show you how you can setup subtitles for your language in Kodi and then activate them in any add-on that you use.


  • Open Kodi
  • Select SYSTEM > Settings
  • Select Video
  • Select Subtitles
  • Select Preferred subtitle language
  • Choose your language
  • Select Languages to download subtitles for
  • Select your language again. You can also select others as backup just in case subtitles aren't available. I use Swedish but I also choose English as a backup
  • Select OK when you have chosen the languages you want
  • Select Default TV show service
  • Select Get more...
  • Choose a subtitle service. I recommend OpenSubtitles
  • Select Default movie service
  • Select the Subtitle service you have installed
  • Now when you start watching content open the media controls and select the Subtitle Icon
  • Select Download
  • Choose your preferred subtitle choice
  • Your content will now play with your chosen subtitles

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