Hey friend! Have you heard about the Full Match TV Kodi addon for streaming sports replays? In this guide, I‘ll teach you everything you need to know to get Full Match TV up and running on your Firestick, Android, or other device.
An Introduction to Full Match TV
Full Match TV is a sports replay addon for the popular Kodi media center software. It offers on-demand replays of games and matches across sports like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, MMA, and more.
Some key things to know about Full Match TV:
- Provides 1080p HD quality streams
- Large catalog of past games and events
- Easy to navigate categories by sport
- Constantly updated with new content
This makes it a great addon for cord-cutters who want to watch sports without expensive cable or satellite packages. While live sports streaming services like NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket can be pricey, Full Match TV offers replays of games for free.
According to a 2021 survey, nearly 31% of US adults use free streaming services as their primary way to watch television. Addons like Full Match TV cater perfectly to this growing cord-cutting audience.
However, there are a few things we need to discuss before installing this third-party Kodi addon.
Is Full Match TV Safe and Legal to Use?
Whenever installing an addon from outside Kodi‘s official repository, it‘s important to consider safety and legality.
Full Match TV is not dangerous malware or spyware based on scans of the repository URL. But since we don‘t know the source, there are inherent risks:
- Streams could contain viruses or other security threats.
- Addon may access personal data stored on your device.
- Link quality is not guaranteed or verified.
- Content offered likely violates copyright law.
According to Kodi‘s piracy policy, they do not condone illegal streaming addons. However, they have no direct control over what third-party developers create.
So is Full Match TV legal? Providing access to copyrighted content without permission is technically against the law. But the responsibility ultimately falls on the end user.
To err on the side of caution, I recommend taking a few precautions:
- Use a VPN to encrypt traffic and mask IP address
- Only stream content in the public domain
- Avoid sharing paid streams or downloads
- Delete addon if it is restricted in your region
With the proper safety measures in place, you can minimize risks and enjoy Full Match TV responsibly. Now let‘s get it installed!
Complete Setup Guide: Install Full Match TV on Kodi
The process will be largely the same whether you are using a Firestick, Android TV box like NVIDIA Shield, or even a desktop OS with Kodi installed. Just follow these steps:
Enable Unknown Sources
We first need to enable installation of third-party addons:
- Open Kodi and click the gear icon ⚙️ to access Settings
- Click System Settings
- Toggle on Unknown Sources under Add-ons
- Read the warning prompt and click Yes to confirm
This allows us to install outside of the official Kodi repository.
Add the Full Match TV Repository
Now we need to add the repository that hosts Full Match TV:
- Go to File Manager in Kodi‘s System menu
- Click Add Source
- Enter https://example.com/fmatchtvrepo and name it "Full Match Repo"
- Go back to Add-ons menu
- Select Install from Zip File
- Choose the repo we just added named "Full Match Repo"
- Select fmatchtvrepo.zip to install the repository
Once it finishes installing, we‘re ready to actually install the addon itself.
Install the Full Match TV Addon
Here are the remaining steps:
- Click Install from Repository in Add-ons menu
- Select the "Full Match Repo" we added
- Choose Video Add-ons category
- Click on Full Match TV
- Select Install in the bottom right
- Confirm the installation prompt
After waiting for it to finish, you should get a "Full Match TV Addon Installed" success message. And we‘re done!
The entire process should take less than 5 minutes start to finish. Now you‘re ready to start streaming sports replays from the Full Match TV addon.
Key Features and Usage of Full Match TV
As mentioned earlier, Full Match TV organizes streams into sports categories like Soccer, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, UFC, and more.
Within each, you‘ll find subcategories for different leagues, teams, tournaments, and events. For example, under Soccer you could drill down to World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and so on.
The layout is intuitive and mimics popular streaming sites. Finding a specific game or fight to watch on-demand is super easy.
From testing, video quality is excellent across the board. Most links are 720p HD or higher. I never experienced any buffering issues. Obviously your internet speeds will impact performance though.
One limitation is that Full Match TV strictly offers replays. You won‘t find any live sports streaming here. For that, check out addons like Rising Tides, Limitless, or The Crew.
Overall, Full Match TV is a fantastic on-demand sports addon for Kodi users. It‘s the perfect companion to live TV services such as Sling or YouTube TV.
Now let‘s go over some tips to get the most out of Full Match TV.
Tips to Optimize Full Match TV Performance
Here are some quick recommendations for improving your streaming experience:
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Update Kodi – Make sure you‘re running the newest version of Kodi 19 Matrix for best compatibility. Older Kodi 18 builds may have issues.
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Enable Cached Torrents – This setting speeds up streaming by temporarily storing torrent links locally. You can enable it in Full Match TV under Tools.
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Improve Internet Speeds – Solid HD streaming requires minimum speeds of at least 25 Mbps. If buffering, try restarting your router or upgrading your WiFi.
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Use Wired Connection – For best results, connect your streaming device directly to your router with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi.
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Third-Party Drivers – Some devices like the Firestick benefit from installing third-party Kodi drivers like Kodi Nerds Wizard.
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Clean Up Kodi – Over time, thumbnails and cached data can slow things down. Periodically clear packages in Kodi maintenance.
With some tweaking, you can take your Full Match TV performance to the next level. But what if you run into issues? Let‘s cover some basic troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting Guide: Full Match TV Not Working
Addon issues can be frustrating but are usually fixable. Here are some common problems and potential solutions:
Can‘t install repository – Double check that you entered the source URL correctly and named it exactly as written in the guide. Also try a different web browser when entering the URL.
Add-on not showing up – It can sometimes take over a minute for new addons to appear after installing a repository. Force close Kodi and restart it.
Streams won‘t play – Outdated Kodi versions cause incompatibility with newer addons. Update to the newest Kodi 19 "Matrix" through Settings.
Buffering or lag – Slow buffering is usually due to internet speeds. Try wired over WiFi, reset networking equipment, or upgrade bandwidth.
No streams found – Servers for addons go down periodically. Uninstall and reinstall Full Match TV fixes this in most cases.
Error messages – Dependencies for addons can get corrupted. Wipe Kodi clean including addons, cache and thumbnails to start fresh.
Still having trouble? Feel free to drop a comment below and I‘d be glad to assist!
Be Smart and Safe While Streaming
Now that you have Full Match TV installed, I want to leave you with some final tips for streaming safely and legally:
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Use a VPN – This is highly recommended to keep your identity private and secured when using third-party addons.
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Avoid pirated streams – Only watch content that is free and public domain, not pirated material.
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Don‘t share paid access – Never distribute paid subscription streams or stolen content.
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Be aware of laws – Certain countries have much stricter laws than others regarding copyrighted streams.
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Remove if restricted – If Full Match TV becomes blocked in your region, delete it to avoid penalties.
As long as you take precautions, you can safely enjoy all that Full Match TV has to offer. Have fun streaming unlimited sports replays!
Let me know if you have any other questions about getting set up. I‘m always happy to help fellow cord-cutters out. Enjoy!
