How to Install Skydark Kodi Build for firestick

In this guide, I am providing the steps to install Skydark build on Kodi. These steps will work on Kodi boxes including Firestick and FireTV.

Skydark is a worthy addition to your Kodi. The build features a minimalistic design making it one of the simplest to use. Content categories include TV shows, movies, documentaries, sports and a children friendly section that offers content suitable for kids and the whole family.

Follow the steps below to install Skydark build on Kodi and give it a try!

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Note: Make sure to enable Unknown Sources under System Settings to allow for installation of Kodi builds.

Part One: Installing the Skydark Wizard

Step 1: Launch Kodi and go to Settings 

Step 2: Next, click System settings

Step 3: Hover over the addons tab and select Unknown sources. A prompt will appear warning you of the risks associated with keeping this option enabled. Go ahead and click YES.

Step 4: Now go back to the System window and click File Manager

Step 5: Double click on Add Source

Step 6: Select None enter the source URL

Step 7: Enter the following address and click OK.

http://Skydark.com/Skydark

Step 8: Next, enter a name for the media source and click OK. You can use any name you prefer. In this case, we are going to name it Skydark.

Step 9: Go back to your Kodi home screen and open the Add-ons menu

Step 10: Click the ‘open box’ icon on the top left corner

Step 11: Select install from zip.

Step 12: On the resulting window, look for Skydark or the name you assigned your media source.

Step 13: Next, click repository.Skydark-7.1.3.zip

Wait for the Add-on installed notification to appear and proceed to the next step.

Step 14: Select install from repository

Step 15: Click Skydark on the following window

Step 16: Click Program add-ons

Step 17: Click Skydark Wizard

Step 18: Click the Install button

The Skydark wizard is now being installed. This may take a few minutes and after the installation is complete, you will see a Skydark Wizard Add-on installed notification.

Step 19: Once the Skydark wizard is installed, a series of pop ups will appear. The first is a Developer note, click Dismiss to close it.

Step 20: Another pop will appear, click Continue.

Step 20: A third popup will appear, click Ignore.

Now the Skydark Wizard is installed and you can now go ahead and install the Skydark Kodi build.

Part Two: Installing Skydark Kodi Build

Step 1: Go back to the home-screen and navigate to Program Add-ons. Click the Skydark Wizard icon to open the build menu.

Step 2: Click Skydark Builds

Step 3: Select Skydark Hydra from the list of builds.

Note: Skydark has builds for both Kodi Leia and Krypton. Make sure you choose the one that matches you Kodi version.

Step 4: Decide between a Fresh Install and a Standard Install.

Note: A fresh install will clear all your data while the standard install will allow you to retain your addons. We recommend the Fresh Install.

Step 5: Kodi will now want to confirm if you wish to restore Kodi configuration to default settings.

Click Continue.

Step 6: Wait for the Skydark Kodi build to download and install.

Step 7: When the build is installed, click the Force Close button

You have successfully installed the Skydark Build. Relaunch Kodi and enjoy the new interface and content library.

Skydark Kodi build features

Skydark is a minimalistic Kodi build with an exciting set of features. Its interface is magnificent and categories include Apps, Sports, Kids, Live TV, Favourites, Other Movies, Scrubs, Man Cave, and more. Some of the popular addons include Redemption, Supremacy, Sparkle, SportsDevil, The Loop, Rising Tides, Night Terrors, Wolf Pack, and The Magic Dragon.

At 320 MB, Skydark is moderately heavy but it does work smoothly on Amazon Firestick and FireTV.

Wrap up

Skydark Kodi build deserves its place in our best Kodi builds list. It has some of the best addons for movies, TV shows, and a great collection of kids’ content. Try it out and let us know what you think in the comment section below.