Freevee on Kodi works through an add-on that pulls content from Amazon's free streaming service directly into your Kodi library
Kodi is a media player you install on a device — a computer, streaming box, or even an older tablet — and it lets you organize movies, TV shows, and live content in one place. Freevee is Amazon's free ad-supported streaming service. To watch Freevee through Kodi instead of opening a separate app, you install a Freevee add-on that connects Kodi to Freevee's content library.
The process takes about 10 to 15 minutes and requires only your Kodi installation and an internet connection. You do not need to pay for anything or create a separate account — if you already have an Amazon account, Freevee is included. If you do not have one, you can create a free Amazon account during setup.
Key Takeaways
- Freevee add-ons for Kodi are third-party tools created by volunteers, not by Amazon or Kodi, so they sometimes break when Freevee updates its website.
- The most commonly used Freevee add-on is called Freevee, maintained in the Kodi add-on repository, and installs in under five minutes once you know where to find it.
- You will need to authenticate with your Amazon account the first time you use the add-on, which requires entering your email and password into Kodi.
- Freevee content includes ads, just as it does in the web browser or mobile app, and the add-on does not remove them.
What you need before you start
You need Kodi installed and running on a device. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and some streaming devices like the Nvidia Shield. If you do not have Kodi yet, read it from kodi.tv — it is free and open-source. Installation takes a few minutes and works the same way as installing any other program on your device.
You also need an internet connection so Kodi can reach Freevee's servers. An Amazon account is helpful but not required — you can create one free during the add-on setup if you do not have one already. Write down your Amazon email and password before you start, because you will enter them into Kodi.
How to find and install the Freevee add-on
Open Kodi and go to the home screen. Look for the menu on the left side and select Add-ons. Then select Install from repository. You should see a folder called Kodi Add-on repository — open it.
Inside the repository, look for Video Add-ons and open that folder. Scroll down until you find Freevee in the list. Click on it, and you will see an Install button in the bottom right corner. Click that button. Kodi will read and install the add-on, which usually takes less than a minute.
Once installation finishes, Kodi will show you a notification. You can now close this menu and return to the home screen. The Freevee add-on will appear in your Add-ons list, usually under Video Add-ons or on your home screen depending on how your Kodi is set up.
Signing in with your Amazon account
Open the Freevee add-on for the first time. Kodi will ask you to sign in. You have two options: you can enter your Amazon email and password directly into Kodi, or you can use a web browser on another device to sign in and then return to Kodi.
If you enter your credentials directly into Kodi, type your full Amazon email address and password exactly as you use them on Amazon.com. If you choose the browser method, Kodi will show you a code and a website address. Open that website on your phone or computer, enter the code, and sign in with your Amazon account there. This method is safer because your password never goes into Kodi itself.
After you sign in, Kodi will remember your account. You will not have to sign in again unless you uninstall the add-on or clear Kodi's data.
Browsing and watching Freevee content
Once you are signed in, the Freevee add-on shows you categories of movies and TV shows — Featured, Movies, TV Shows, Recently Added, and Search. Navigate using your remote or keyboard. Select a title to see its description, runtime, and rating. Press play to start watching.
Freevee content includes ads, just as it does when you watch on a web browser or phone. The add-on does not skip or remove ads — they play the same way they would anywhere else. You can pause, rewind, and fast-forward through content, but you cannot skip ads.
Your watch history and any lists you create in the Freevee add-on are stored on your Amazon account, so they will sync if you watch on other devices too.
What to do if the add-on stops working
Freevee add-ons are maintained by volunteers in the Kodi community, not by Amazon or the official Kodi team. When Amazon changes how Freevee's website works, the add-on sometimes breaks until someone updates it. If you open Freevee and see an error message or blank screens, the add-on may need an update.
First, check if an update is available. Go to Add-ons, find Freevee, and look for an Update button. If one appears, click it. If that does not fix the problem, try uninstalling and reinstalling the add-on. Go to Add-ons, find Freevee, click on it, and select Uninstall. Then follow the installation steps above again.
If the add-on still does not work after reinstalling, check the Kodi forums or the add-on's GitHub page to see if other users are reporting the same issue. Sometimes a fix is available but not yet in the official repository, and the community posts workarounds.
Alternative ways to watch Freevee
If you cannot get the Kodi add-on working, you can still watch Freevee without installing anything extra. Open a web browser on any device and go to freevee.amazon.com, then sign in with your Amazon account. You can also read the Freevee app on phones and tablets from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Some streaming devices like Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV have native Freevee apps you can read directly from their app stores. These are often more stable than Kodi add-ons because they are maintained by Amazon itself rather than volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay for Freevee or Kodi?
No. Both Kodi and Freevee are completely free. Freevee shows ads to pay for the content, but you do not pay a subscription. Kodi is open-source software with no cost.
Is it legal to use Freevee through Kodi?
Yes. Freevee is Amazon's official service, and the Kodi add-on is a legitimate tool that connects to it. You are using the same content through a different interface, which is allowed.
What happens if I uninstall the add-on?
Uninstalling removes the add-on from Kodi but does not delete your Amazon account or watch history. If you reinstall it later and sign in again, your account information will still be there.
Can I use the Freevee add-on on multiple devices?
Yes. You can install Kodi and the Freevee add-on on as many devices as you want and sign in with the same Amazon account on all of them. Your watch history will sync across devices.
Why does the add-on show a blank screen?
This usually means the add-on needs an update or Freevee's website has changed. Check for updates in your Add-ons menu, or try uninstalling and reinstalling the add-on. If it still does not work, the add-on may be temporarily broken and waiting for a community fix.