USB Keyboard & Mouse

Power Supply

HDMI

Internet Connection (if you have raspberry Pi 3 or 4, you’ve got WiFi built in)

(Optional) Raspberry Pi Case

Now you’re ready to get started!

Get Prepared

Before you can get Netflix running, there are a few steps to get prepared:

Update all the packages already on your Pi (run these commands: sudo apt update, sudo apt upgrade)

Install Kodi to your Raspberry Pi (run: sudo apt install kodi kodi-peripheral-joystick kodi-pvr-iptvsimple kodi-inputstream-adaptive kodi-inputstream-rtmp)

Install these extra packages to support Kodi (run: sudo apt install build-essential python-pip python-dev libffi-dev libssl-dev libnss3)

Install the required Python packages (run: sudo pip install setuptools wheel pycryptodomex)

Download the CastagnaIT repository (https://github.com/castagnait/repository.castagnait)

Add the Netflix Repository on Kodi

Now you’re ready to use all of the packages you just installed:

Launch Kodi on your Pi (hover over “Sound & Video” and select “Kodi”)

Change the Kodi’s settings to allow unknown sources

Click the “Settings” icon (the cog graphic) at the top left of the screen

Click “System” down at the bottom right

Click “Add-ons” in the side bar

Toggle for the “Unknown Sources” option (*Note, you will get several warning messages. Don’t worry. It’s ok to dismiss these as long as you’re only installing reputable plugins, like the ones we’re showing you).

Once you have “Unknown Sources” enabled, press your Esc key to return to the Main Menu

Click “Add-ons” in the side bar again so you can install the CastagnaIT repository

Click “Install from zip file” to continue

Click “Home folder”

Scroll to the bottom of the dialog box to find and double-click on the file called:

repository.castagnait-1.0.1.zip

Good job! Now you should be all set to finally install the Netflix plugin.

Install the Netflix Plugin to Your Raspberry Pi

Now that we have the required repository installed, here’s what you need to install the Netflix plugin:

From the “Add-ons” page, click “Install from repository”

Select “CastagnaIT Repository”

Open “Video add-ons”

Open the “Netflix” plugin (you’ll be able to start installation on the next screen)

Click “Install” in the bottom right-hand corner (you’ll have to click “Ok” to install additional plugins – this process can take some time)

Next, you’ll need to enable the “Adaptive Inputstream” plugin

Go back to the “My Add-ons” page

Choose the “VideoPlayer Inputstream” category

Open the “InputStream Adaptive” plugin

Click the “Enable” button

You’re finally ready to run Netflix!

Run Netflix on Your Pi

Here’s what you need to do to (finally!) watch your favorite Netflix shows:

Go back to the “Add-ons” page and click on “Netflix”

The first time you open the Netflix add-on, you’ll need to enter your log-in info

Now that you’re within Netflix, choose a show you want to watch

The first time you watch a show, you’ll need to install the DRM modules needed for the plugin

You’ll be notified that “Widevine CDM is required” – click “Install Widevine” to start the installation

You’ll be notified that Widevine CDM has to be extracted from a Chrome OS recovery image and requires at least 3.1GiB of free disk space”. Click “Yes” to continue

Click “I accept” to agree to the EULA required from Google

Wait while the download and extraction process is completed (this may take some time – but now is a great time to get your popcorn ready!)

As soon as the Widevine process is complete – you’ll be all set for your Netflix binge!

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our team here at Vilros.

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