Kodi immediately disable remote access

Kodi is one open source application which allows you to manage and track local and online media. It's Plex's great opponent, offering a way to see your media on other devices as well.

Η which it uses is more primitive than that of Plex. Kodi takes an IP-based approach to allow remote access, while Plex requires you to connect to Plex Media .

Unfortunately, the IP approach is wrong, at least as regards the way Kodi uses it.

Why Kodi's remote access is vulnerable

Kodi uses the interface Chorus 2 to work with remote access. But this is not necessarily good, as this access does not delineate the other end.

For example, someone can browse your plugins and see what you have installed. But perhaps the most worrying thing is that a hacker could change them of your application.

For example, they could disable the mouse pointer or gain access to usernames and passwords.

Finally, anyone with remote access can watch all your videos. The thought of someone using your account to watch a TV series isn't that worrying, but if you have personal in your collection, you have a problem.

Of course we know that readers of iGuRu.gr have nothing to fear if they only use legitimate add-ons and do not have slick videos in their collections, but we publish the following for readers of other pages.

How to Disable Remote Access to Kodi

You just need to change some settings within the Kodi app. Username is kodi and o for remote access mode is set to “admin” by default.

You need to change the password or completely disable the feature.

Open Kodi and follow the path Settings - Services - Control. To turn off remote access completely, drag the switch next to Allow remote control via HTTP. Of course, in any case, it would be good to change both the default password and the username.

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