MythTV PVR Client review
A free Kodi add-on for MythTV live TV, recordings, radio, EPG and timers.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MythTV PVR Client connects Kodi to a MythTV backend, making Kodi the interface for live television and recorded programs. It is aimed at people who already use MythTV and want its TV and recording features in Kodi, rather than a general-purpose add-on for multiple TV backends. The add-on is free and open source, and the Kodi add-on page lists support for Windows, macOS and Android. Its published release is version 21.3.17, dated September 11, 2026, with compatibility stated for MythTV up to version 36.
Its feature set covers more than live viewing: users can play MythTV recordings, listen to radio channels, view electronic program guide data and create recording timers. Those functions make it a focused PVR client, with the EPG and timers complementing playback rather than turning Kodi into a standalone TV service. Installation is available through Kodi’s add-on interface or by manually installing a ZIP. The listed platform architectures include x86_64 and arm64 for macOS, i686 and x86_64 for Windows, and aarch64 and armv7 for Android.
The main trade-off is its narrow ecosystem fit: MythTV is the stated integration, so people seeking compatibility with other backends should look elsewhere. It also depends on a MythTV backend, making it a fit for an existing MythTV setup rather than a replacement for one. Support is community-based. Choose it if Kodi is the preferred interface for MythTV live TV, recordings and related PVR functions; skip it if you need a broader set of integrations or vendor support.
MythTV PVR Client pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Streams live TV and plays recordings from a MythTV backend
- Includes radio channels, EPG data and recording timers
- Free, with installation through Kodi or a manual ZIP
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on MythTV rather than multiple backend integrations
- Requires a MythTV backend for its TV and recording features
- Support is community-based
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