How To Play AceStream On Horus Kodi Addon, Firestick, Android.
Horus is a Kodi Addon From The Black Ghost Repository.
Horus is a Kodi add-on that allow us to watch live streams using AceStream, a peer-to-peer protocol similar to BitTorrent but optimized for audio and video streaming.
To play content with Horus, you’ll need an AceStream player. We will also see how to install the AceStream app on different operating systems.
AceStream is very popular among sports fans living abroad, since it gives them access to live matches and TV channels that are not available with their local cable providers. By using P2P protocols like AceStream, you will exchange small parts of the stream with other users. Depending on your location, you may need a VPN to protect your privacy.
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If you want To Install Horus Addon On Kodi. Just Follow The Mentioned Steps Below.Be sure to have the Unknown Source box checked as Kodi requires this before installing 3rd party add-ons. Here - how to Enable Unknown Sources option
Now to install an Add-on
- From your Home Screen select Settings
- Select File Manager
- Select Add Source
- Select None
-Type in the following EXACTLY
https://blackghostaddon.github.io
- Select OK
- Highlight the box underneath Enter a name for this media Source, type Blackghost & select OK
- Go back to your Home Screen and select Add-ons
- Select the Add-on Browser Icon
- Select Install from Zip File
- Select Blackghost
- Select repository.blackghost.0.0.2.zip.
- Wait for Add-On Enabled Notification
- Select Install from repository
- Select The Black Ghost Repo
- Select Program Add-Ons
- Select Horus
- Select Install & OK
- Wait for Add-On Enabled Notification
is now installed and ready to use.
The Addon can be accessed by going back to the main screen of Kodi > Add-ons - Program Add-ons.
We’ve installed Horus on Kodi, but we still need to install the AceStream client, or we won’t be able to play content.
- 2.3. Setup AceStream client
To open AceStream links, Horus requires an AceStream client that will run in the background while we stream content.
Let’s see how to set up the client on different systems.
- 2.3.1. Android
Android users must download the AceStream Media or AceStream Engine APK from AceStream’s Wiki or AceStream’s official site. The PlayStore version does not work with Horus.
AceStream Media is a full-featured player app, while AceStream Engine is a smaller version with fewer features but lighter on resources. Both are compatible with Horus.
It is important that you open the AceStream app and accept the terms and conditions before playing any stream. There’s no need to sign in or register in the AceStream app.
You must also configure Horus to use the AceStream player instead of Kodi’s internal player, otherwise, the stream will stop every 5 minutes. Go to Horus > Settings > and enable External player. When playing a stream, Android will show you a list of available players, make sure you choose Ace Player.
- 2.3.2. Windows and Raspberry Pi OS
The AceStream client will be automatically downloaded and installed when you open the add-on for the first time.
Horus will start the AceStream client when required, but you must manually close it when you’re done watching content. To automatically shut down the client, go to Horus > Settings > and enable Stop the AceStream Engine automatically.
- 2.3.3. Linux
You must manually install AceStream Player, the easiest way on Debian based distros is using the Snap Package Manager. Open the terminal and type the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
sudo snap install acestreamplayer
Once AceStream player is installed, Horus will automatically start it when required, but you must manually close it when you’re done watching content. To automatically shut down the player, go to Horus > Settings > and enable Stop the AceStream Engine automatically.
2. Playing AceStream links with Horus
Now that we installed the add-on and the client, it’s time to play some AceStream links.
1. Use the add-on’s main menu to Play AceStream ID or Find links.
Play AceStream ID / Torrent URI: Use an AceStream link or Torrent magnet link to start playing.
Find Links: You can enter the URL of a web page containing AceStream links and Horus will extract the links for you.
There are many websites that specialize on AceStream links, some of them featuring events calendar and filters to help you find a stream. With a little patience, you can find a working link in a couple of minutes.
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