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Best Kodi Add-ons for Karaoke: Bring the Party Home
Best Kodi Add-ons for Karaoke: Bring the Party Home
Yes, Kodi can power a home karaoke night, but the most reliable choice depends on your song files. PocketCDG, listed in Kodi’s add-on catalog, is the dedicated option for MP3+CDG karaoke tracks you already own. For online sing-along videos, Kodi’s official YouTube add-on can help you search and play available karaoke videos. Kodi itself does not provide a microphone mixer, so you will need separate audio gear if you want your voice mixed with the backing track.
Which Kodi karaoke add-on should you use?
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| PocketCDG | MP3+CDG song files stored locally | Displays timed lyrics and highlights the current line; it does not supply a song catalog. |
| YouTube | Searching for karaoke videos online | Results, video quality, and availability vary. Some lyric videos still include the original singer. |
| Kodi Video Library | Karaoke videos you have permission to play | Use Kodi’s regular video library and playlists; no karaoke-specific add-on is required. |
As of October 24, 2026, Kodi 21.3 “Omega” is Team Kodi’s stable release, while Kodi 22 “Piers” is a release candidate. Check compatibility on prerelease builds: Kodi 21.3 “Omega” release notes and the Kodi 22 “Piers” RC 1 announcement.
1. PocketCDG: best for a local karaoke collection
PocketCDG fits a local MP3+CDG collection: an audio file paired with a CD+G graphics file that carries lyrics. Kodi lists it as a game client and recommends installing through its in-app catalog.
Install PocketCDG and prepare the files
- In Kodi, open Settings, then Add-ons, and choose Install from repository. You can also use the add-on browser’s Get More option, depending on your device and skin.
- Open Kodi’s official repository and browse the game add-on categories for PocketCDG, then select Install. Kodi classifies this add-on as a game client, so it may not appear under Video Add-ons.
- Put each track’s
.mp3and matching.cdgfile together in your local folder or network share. The PocketCDG core requires both; its documentation says the lyrics display in time with the music and highlight as the song plays. - Launch PocketCDG from Kodi’s add-on area, then open a track’s CDG file. Organize tracks by artist or playlist for easy selection.
Check the Kodi’s PocketCDG add-on listing and Libretro’s PocketCDG setup notes for the current listing and file requirements. Kodi’s original built-in karaoke interface was removed in version 16, so current setups rely on add-ons or compatible media files; see Kodi’s archived karaoke page.
2. YouTube: best for browsing online karaoke videos
The YouTube add-on is the practical choice when you do not already have karaoke files. Install it from Kodi’s official repository by opening Settings → Add-ons → Install from repository → Video Add-ons → YouTube, then choose Install. Kodi’s documentation notes that the add-on may need a personal API key configured; follow its linked setup instructions if playback or search does not work on your device.
Search a song title with “karaoke” or “instrumental,” then preview it before adding it to a queue: a lyric video may still include the original singer. Availability changes, so keep a playlist or use a licensed local video for a dependable queue. The official Kodi’s YouTube add-on documentation page explains installation and setup.
What about FTG Karaoke, Kodi Karaoke Lite, and Okie’s Karaoke?
Older guides list FTG Karaoke, Kodi Karaoke Lite, and Okie’s Karaoke with repository URLs and ZIP steps. I could not confirm them as maintained, compatible choices in Kodi’s current official catalog, so treat those instructions as unverified. Kodi identifies its built-in repository as the trusted default; add-ons from other sources require enabling unknown sources. Review Kodi’s add-on security settings before changing that setting.
For karaoke videos, add their folder as a Kodi video source and build a playlist. See Kodi’s video library guide covers Kodi’s local and network video collection.
Connect a microphone safely
Kodi plays the accompaniment but does not mix live microphone audio. Use a karaoke amplifier or mixer that accepts both microphone and playback audio, then route it to speakers. Start with low gain and keep mics pointed away from speakers to reduce feedback. Shure explains how placement and gain affect it in the Shure’s sound-system feedback guide.
Quick pick: use PocketCDG for MP3+CDG tracks, YouTube for online discovery, or Kodi’s video library for karaoke videos you already have. Play media you are authorized to use.
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